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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 José1 stop$437
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$440
San José
San José1 stop$437
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$440

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Costa Rica

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Southwest Logo
10:50 pm - 12:10 pm
SMF
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SJO
12h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 11:05 pm
SJO
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SMF
10h 55m
1 stop
$437Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:27 am - 6:20 am
SMF
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LIR
20h 53m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 10:05 am
LIR
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SMF
16h 53m
1 stop
$440Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 11:07 am
SMF
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SJO
19h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 11:00 am
SJO
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SMF
21h 38m
2 stops
$440American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 1:22 pm
SMF
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SJO
19h 48m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:41 pm
SJO
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SMF
24h 06m
1 stop
$449American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
14h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 5:49 pm
SJO
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SMF
12h 09m
1 stop
$452United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
10:23 pm - 11:28 am
SMF
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LIR
12h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:48 am
LIR
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SMF
21h 08m
2 stops
$455American Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
11:42 pm - 1:40 pm
SMF
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LIR
12h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 9:20 am
LIR
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SMF
20h 10m
2 stops
$463American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 7:15 am
SMF
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SJO
14h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 5:48 pm
SJO
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SMF
12h 08m
1 stop
$465United Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:36 pm
SMF
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SJO
14h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SMF
25h 24m
1 stop
$466American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Fri, May 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 11:45 pm
SMF
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SJO
34h 55m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 am - 7:26 pm
SJO
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SMF
19h 33m
2 stops
$468Alaska 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 $510 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $741 and $687 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento 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 4300 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

4.0 OkayDaniel, Feb 2026
LGB - PHX
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The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

A Spirit agent caused me to miss my flight. The company has not responded for request of refund. Stay away from Spirit.

I arrived two hours early, and at 9:20 I was still queuing for security.

Got to LAX at 3:20 am, the counter personnel did not start to check in bags till 3:40 am. I patiently waited at the priority check in line as they started to take people from the general line. After about 15 minutes of waiting, I approached the lady exactly in front of the priority line and asked her if they would be taking people from the priority line or if I would need to switch to waiting in the general line. She responded “yes”, I then asked her yes to what? And she yelled back at me loudly “I SAID YES!” Needless to say, I waited at the end of the line of the general line. I could have been told the priority line would not be called upon and could have queued in the general line ahead of many people that arrived to cue after I did

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

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