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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$469
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$507
San José
San José2 stops$469
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$507

Book Cheap Sacramento to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
8:30 pm - 12:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
13h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 7:10 am
SJO
-
SMF
18h 55m
2 stops
$469Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 12:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
15h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
-
SMF
12h 30m
1 stop
$486Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
9:15 pm - 12:20 pm
SMF
-
SJO
13h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
-
SMF
15h 00m
2 stops
$499Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 11:29 am
SMF
-
LIR
19h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 12:05 pm
LIR
-
SMF
22h 50m
2 stops
$507American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
10:35 pm - 1:15 pm
SMF
-
SJO
12h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
-
SMF
12h 30m
1 stop
$542Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 1:18 pm
SMF
-
LIR
21h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 11:07 am
LIR
-
SMF
21h 49m
2 stops
$551American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 11:49 am
SMF
-
SJO
16h 04m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 8:41 am
SJO
-
SMF
20h 27m
2 stops
$563Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 11:49 am
SMF
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SJO
21h 19m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 8:41 am
SJO
-
SMF
20h 27m
2 stops
$569Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:10 pm
SMF
-
LIR
9h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 9:10 pm
LIR
-
SMF
10h 20m
1 stop
$578United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 1:10 pm
SMF
-
LIR
16h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 9:36 am
LIR
-
SMF
22h 46m
2 stops
$583United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica is August, when tickets cost $140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $478 and $425 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Am I going to need to obtain a visa or bring a passport for my trip from Sacramento to Costa Rica?

    It is a requirement that you take a valid passport with you on your trip to Costa Rica, and you do need to make sure that the passport will remain valid for the entire time you are in the country. If you are taking a vacation in Costa Rica, there is no need to obtain a visa so long as you're not going to stay in the country for more than 90 days, but be sure you can provide proof of a return plane ticket upon arrival .

  • What type of airport hotels will I find upon my arrival at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?

    One of the most convenient hotels you will find in this area is the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, which has a location on Radial Francisco J. Orlich Blvd. which is the entrance to the terminal area. This hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to get you from the airport to the hotel property.

  • What are some of the transportation options to get from the Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Juan?

    If you would like to utilize public transportation to make this trip, one great option is the Line 200 bus operated by TUASA that will have you downtown in about 30 minutes. Travelers that would like to take a taxi to make this trip can do so in about 17 minutes.

  • If I want to rent a car upon my arrival at Juan Santamaria International Airport, where should I look for the rental car companies?

    There are nine or so different rental car companies that operate at this airport, and all of them have customer service desks in the arrivals hall just past the customs checkpoint.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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

  • One of the most convenient ways to get from downtown Sacramento to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is to travel on Bus 142 offered by Sacramento Regional Transit, which can make the trip from the downtown area to the airport in about 17 minutes.
  • One of the most popular routes of travel for people flying from the Sacramento International Airport to Costa Rica is to fly to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). If this is a flight that interests you, there are some great one-stop flight options aboard Delta Airlines and United Airlines.
  • When travelers want to make their way from Sacramento International Airport to a coastal area in Costa Rica, they often fly to the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR). To travel on this particular route, you will find one-stop flight options aboard Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
  • If you plan on driving your car to the Sacramento International Airport, one of the most cost-effective ways to park at this airport is to park in the West Economy Parking Lot, where you can pre-pay for your parking by your license plate number. Once you pay and park your car, there is a shuttle bus roughly every 25 minutes or so.
  • A fantastic way to kill some time at the Sacramento International Airport before a flight to Costa Rica is to wander both of the terminal buildings to see the large selection of artwork scattered throughout the complex. The highlight of this collection is the two pillars found in the baggage claim area that have the look of construction with luggage.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sacramento (SMF)