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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Costa Rica

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San José
San José
9h 27m2 stops
from $513per person
Liberia
Liberia
14h 15m4 stops
from $571per person
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Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
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8:30 pm - 12:20 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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1:20 pm - 6:40 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
19h 20m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$513Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:00 am - 7:40 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m2 stops San Diego Houston Hobby
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2:10 pm - 7:50 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
19h 40m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$543Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Mar 3
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9:30 pm - 12:20 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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2:45 pm - 7:00 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
18h 15m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$543Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:30 pm - 12:20 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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1:20 pm - 7:50 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
20h 30m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$558Southwest
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
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2:36 pm - 8:30 pmOAK  Oakland-LIR Liberia
27h 54m2 stops San Diego San Francisco
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8:33 am - 11:04 pmLIR  Liberia-OAK Oakland
16h 31m3 stops Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego
$571Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:30 pm - 1:15 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 45m2 stops San Diego Orlando
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1:20 pm - 7:50 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
20h 30m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$579Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:50 am - 7:40 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
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2:10 pm - 7:50 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
19h 40m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$579Southwest
Mon, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 30
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5:55 pm - 1:45 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Houston Hobby
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2:45 pm - 7:15 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
18h 30m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$579Southwest
Fri, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 2
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6:03 am - 8:30 pmOAK  Oakland-LIR Liberia
36h 27m2 stops San Diego San Francisco
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8:33 am - 9:17 amLIR  Liberia-OAK Oakland
26h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Portland
$591Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Thu, Apr 22
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7:50 pm - 1:05 pmOAK  Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Houston Hobby
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1:10 pm - 12:10 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland
12h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$598Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Costa Rica is July, when tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,124 and $782 respectively.

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Low season

October

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$200
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • I’m headed to Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Where should I fly to?

    The Central Valley region of Costa Rica is known for its jungles, volcanos, and small towns. To get there from the Oakland Airport, consider flights to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), just outside the capital city of San Jose. Avianca offers a one-stop layover that goes to El Salvador International Airport (SAL), while Delta’s layover goes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Additionally, Spirit Airlines has a two-stop layover that goes to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

  • What airport should I fly to when visiting Guanacaste in Costa Rica?

    The Guanacaste region in northwestern Costa Rica is known for its cooler temperatures and tropical rainforests. If you’re getting there from Oakland Airport, consider booking layovers to Liberia International Airport (LIR) near the town of Liberia. Delta Air Lines offers a one-stop layover that goes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as well as a two-stop layover that goes to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Where should I fly to if I’m visiting the South Pacific region?

    Although there are no airports in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica, you can fly to the Juan Santamaría Airport and drive south. Southwest Airlines provides a one-way layover that stops at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Alternatively, you can fly to Enrique Malek International Airport - David (DAV) in the bordering country of Panama. Americans don’t require a visa, and it’s about an hour drive north to the border. Avianca and Copa Airlines have a two-stop layover going to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY).

  • How much luggage can I bring from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    Baggage allowances vary depending on airline and ticket class. However, there’s a lot of overlap for economy passengers on flights from Oakland Airport to Costa Rica. For carry-on, both Delta and Avianca allow passengers to bring a small personal item and a larger carry-on that’s to be stored under the seat or overhead. Additionally, you’re allowed to purchase checked bags measuring up to 62 linear and weighing up to 50 lbs. each.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Oakland to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Oakland to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Oakland to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • If you have some extra time before departing to Costa Rica, then consider visiting The Escape Lounge at Oakland International Airport (OAK). This lounge is located in Terminal 1 between Gates 8 and 8A, and allows entry through payment at the door.
  • United States citizens traveling from Oakland Airport to destinations in Costa Rica don’t need to apply for a visa before arriving in the country. Instead, with a valid U.S. passport and an onward ticket, you may travel for up to 180 days.
  • If you’re concerned about environmental impact of flights from Oakland to Costa Rica, rest assured that Delta Air Lines aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 partly through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In addition, Avianca and Spirit Airlines are updating their fleets and improving fuel efficiency.
  • If you’re looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Costa Rica, consider booking a layover flight with a budget airline. Spirit Airlines, for example, combines with Avianca to offer a two-stop layover going to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL).
  • Families with young kids traveling from Oakland Airport to destinations in Costa Rica that Delta offers special kid-friendly meals, kid-friendly movies as in-flight entertainment, and activity books and games.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Oakland to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4195 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Our two flights from GRR to MDW and MDW to OAK were both delayed due to weather. Be sure to build in a sufficient buffer in the transfer time to account for this type of problem. SW recommends connections as short as 40 min. Don't do this. We had to change concourses in MDW, a pretty long walk, to make our connection. Rule of thumb I use when traveling on flights with multiple legs is for connections of 80 min or more, unless there is no plane change, in which case it doesn't matter.

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