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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
San José
San José2 stops$539
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$595
San José
San José2 stops$539
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$595
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Costa Rica flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Santa Ana to Costa Rica right now?

The cheapest fares from Santa Ana to Costa Rica on KAYAK in the last week were to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $539 round-trip, and to Liberia (LIR) from $595 round-trip.

Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to from Santa Ana?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Costa Rica are:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) (avg. price $698)
• Liberia (LIR) (avg. price $713)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 52% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the night with average prices of $554. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $984.

Key details for Santa Ana to Costa Rica flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$244
Beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Liberia

Your Santa Ana to Costa Rica flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Fares from Santa Ana to Costa Rica are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $639 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Santa Ana to Costa Rica have ranged from $639 to $862.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica. One-stop options include United Airlines and American Airlines.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica?

    On flights from Santa Ana to Costa Rica you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Costa Rica?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Costa Rica include:

    • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
    • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
    • Museo de Oro
    • Morazan Park

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid August when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 52% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Santa Ana. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San José, which is the most popular destination in Costa Rica. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as La Fortuna, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Santa Ana to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana 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.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10451 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

8.0 ExcellentBernard, Oct 2026
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New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

Seats are uncomfortable and left me in pain in my tailbone area. I got about one hour of sleep.

Delay of two hours due to some mechanical issue. Staff was wonderful and the pilot did let us know what was going on.

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

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