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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$506
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$546
San José
San José2 stops$506
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$546

Book Cheap Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Costa Rica

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 12:45 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
16h 35m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway
$506Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 12:35 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 10:05 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
21h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$506Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 8:45 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 47m2 stops Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 6:33 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
13h 48m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles
$526Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 11:15 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:52 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
24h 12m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Los Angeles
$526Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
18h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:00 pmLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
10h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$546United Airlines
Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 1:30 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
17h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 10:26 amLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
21h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$546Delta
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
3:55 pm - 12:45 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
18h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 11:59 pmLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
11h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$546Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2
American Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 1:18 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
18h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami
American Airlines Logo
2:47 pm - 9:23 amLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
19h 36m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$549American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:10 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
15h 35m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:01 amLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
21h 41m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$551United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
10:48 pm - 1:18 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-LIR Liberia
13h 30m2 stops Philadelphia Miami
American Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 12:27 pmLIR  Liberia-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
22h 43m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas
$551American Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest Seattle to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Seattle found in the last 5 days was to Liberia, at $1,008 round-trip. The most popular route is from Seattle (SEA) to Liberia (LIR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,008.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Costa Rica is January, when tickets cost $546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $821 and $788 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$229
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What type of travel documents will I need to fly from Seattle to Costa Rica?

    Citizens of the United States traveling from Seattle to Costa Rica need a valid passport for the trip, and the passport must be valid for the entire length of their stay. There is no need to have a visa when you travel as a tourist so long as you do not plan on staying for more than 90 days, but you do need to provide a return plane ticket to customs authorities.

  • When renting a car in Costa Rica, what child car seat laws do I need to know about?

    Car seats are mandatory for any children 12 years old and under or for those that are 57 inches or shorter. Any child up to one year of age must be in a rear-facing car seat in the middle seat in the rear of the vehicle. Children from one year to four years old need to be in a front-facing car seat in the middle seat. Children from four to six years old must be in a booster seat with a back, and children from six years old to 12 years old need to be in a booster seat without a back.

  • Are there any good public transportation options to get me from San José Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    A quick and convenient way to get from the airport to the downtown area is aboard TUASA bus line 200 Alajuela, which makes the trip from the airport to downtown in around 30min.

  • If I am traveling to the seaside community of Golfito in Costa Rica, what is a good airport to use?

    Your best bet is to fly to the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport and then travel aboard the bus service offered by the Grupo Blanco number 699 bus that can make the trip in around 3h.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 common trips for people traveling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Costa Rica is to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR). On this route, you will find one-stop service aboard both United Airlines and American Airlines. If you are looking for a cheaper option on this route, consider one of the two-stop options aboard American Airlines.
  • Another popular destination for travelers making the trip from Seattle to Costa Rica is to fly to the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). On this route, you will find one-stop service aboard Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
  • If you're looking for a way to get to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport without having to drive your car, a good choice would be to take the King County Metro bus line 124, which makes the trip from downtown Seattle to the airport in around 45min.
  • A very quiet and comfortable place to wait for your flight to Costa Rica at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is at one of The Club SEA locations at the airport. There are also airline lounges available from United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, as well as a Centurion Lounge at this airport.
  • If you are looking for a great way to get refreshed after a long flight from Seattle to Costa Rica, the San José Juan Santamaria International Airport offers showers in the terminal building for use by travelers after long trips.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12772 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

My trip was delayed by more than two hours and missed my connecting flight to Fiji due to delayed they have to change my flight to United Airlines and stranded in San Francisco for 24 hours waiting for United next flight after almost 3 days I finally arrived in Brisbane airport but my luggage wasn’t here and now I still don’t have my luggage and still without my clothes and my needs. The first full day of my vacation is horrible because I don’t have any clothes and still trying to contact airline for luggage update and hopefully they will tell me the truth instead of misleading me and I end up waiting around without enjoying my vacation time here in Brisbane.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2026
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My trip was delayed by more than two hours and missed my connecting flight to Fiji due to delayed they have to change my flight to United Airlines and stranded in San Francisco for 24 hours waiting for United next flight after almost 3 days I finally arrived in Brisbane airport but my luggage wasn’t here and now I still don’t have my luggage and still without my clothes and my needs. The first full day of my vacation is horrible because I don’t have any clothes and still trying to contact airline for luggage update and hopefully they will tell me the truth instead of misleading me and I end up waiting around without enjoying my vacation time here in Brisbane.

I was offered a selection of drinks and given a free snack. The flight was only a couple of hours, but we were trreated better than the transatlantic flight.

I was much more comfortable on this flight since it was not completely full. Again the complimentary food was inadequate for such a long flight. A tiny bag of mustard flavored pretzels and small drink . I'm glad I brought a few granola bars with me this time.

Plane was clean and modern and spacious, usb ports all worked. No TVs

Baggage pickup in Seattle took over an hour. We were told one, then moved to another, and then back to the original. What should have taken 15 minutes took over an hour. When waiting to board our flight in Seattle to return to DC, we were sent to 4 different gates before finding the right gate. I have walked every inch of Sea-Tac Airport. The actual flights were great. The rest, not so good. "Ain't no way to run a railroad."

Room is great! Excellent value. Boarding & service extremely good. Food was the worst I’ve ever had on a plane.

Multi gate changes and flight delay were irritating. Food on board was terrible and expensive for what was offered.

Overall the experience was good. Check in at the bag drop was challenging as the system was having issues and there was only one attendant helping the passengers. My personal experience was okay as it was straight forward but there were many who were having issues. The flight was good. I did not use the in flight entertainment very much as I had brought my own but it seemed to work well.

Technically this was the flight where they lost my bags, but I already explained that on the review for my connecting flight, so I'm not gonna do it again.

Hate the way they nickel and dime you on pricing. Extra for baggage, extra for a pre assigned seat. Make it one price and be done with it.

Comfortable seats. Nice service online. Short flight, so not a lot of time to enjoy.

The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Everything worked smoothly, never had a concern with the flight from start to finish.

My flight was delayed by 4 hours in 30 minute increments. The gate agents were amazing but the communication was not. We were told that there was a maintenance issue but they didn't know what it was. That didn't inspire confidence. Then they said they found it and it was fixed and the pilot just needed to sign off. Then the pilot needed to talk to the other pilot from the arriving flight and we'd be fine. Then we were waiting for the pilot to call back. Then the maintenance issue wasn't fixed. Then they decided we were getting a new plane (why didn't they decide this earlier??). Fine. But then they announced we were changing gates AND terminals. And we were boarding in 20 minutes. So we all had to run to the new terminal gate. We could have taken off at that time, but we then had to wait for all the people who rebooked on a different flight to book this flight again. That took 30+ minutes because there was only one gate agent. When everyone ditched this flight, I saw it as an opportunity to upgrade to comfort. Delta, the greedy jerks they are, charged me $121. After their delay, their fault, their issues, couldn't even discount an upgrade. They only handed out $12 meal vouchers for the delay. I can't even get a snack from starbucks for that.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Very comfortable seating and the Flight staff were very attentive. The premium economy section that I was seated in was very clean, updated, and well appointed. I would highly recommend flying United Airlines as this experience was better than the Japan Airlines business class that I flew several months ago.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

They had three choices for snacks - but you could only have one - and they ran out of the dark chocolate before they made it all the way down the aisle... Packed flight - limited service.

They opened my checked bag and even though my lock was tsa approved, they loose my lock and left my bag just like that. Incompetent people, very upset about it. I’ll try to avoid traveling with united

We fly to Ecuador frequently. Checking in is usually a hassle because most United agents take some time before they can verify that my passport doesn't require a visa to Ecuador. This time the process was even longer due to the cyber attack. But she was really nice to us. So glad we brought plenty of snacks to supplement the 3 flights from SEA to GYE.

We had selected seats in the app that were a 2x2 format in the middle of the plane. Our seats when we got on the plane had been moved to the back rows in a 3x1 format. What’s the point of paying up for tickets that allow seat selection if the airline will just change them?

Flight attendants and crew were great! This plane was fine. It was clean and everything worked properly. Now, the gate change was not communicated. No text or information. It wasn't far with the gate change but it still changed without any communication. Not sure if this is on American or Kayakl. Also, internet was the worst. I would never have ATT. 3+hr flight and weak internet. I think I watched the commercials to get on at least 6 times. Terrible internet!

We did not have enough time to make our connecting flight. As a result, we were put onto a different airline for our second leg. The different airline was NOT comparable to British Airlines, and our arrival was significantly delayed. The actual flight on BA was amazing.

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

Experience was fine. Seats were cramped, and we had to wait for repairs before we could take of. Even though the door remained open, we were warned that leaving the plane could cause difficulty trying to fly out later. Staff was pleasant, and climate control was fortunately working. We had trouble at the DFW terminal, but I don't think that was AA's fault.

This flight was fine but had no time to breathe as the connection was late from Sea to ORD.. Super stressful. If we checked bags, the trip would have been very distressed.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

When I booked, I included my checked luggage and when the bill was sent there was no record of this. Its was costly since I am from Trinidad amd Tobago. Exchange rate over seven dollars to one US dollar.

see my previous response about being kicked off the flight and having to fly the next day, ruining a planned vacation tour.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

Seats were not too comfortable; it was impossible to locate the underseat power outlet.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

It was too hot in the cabin. The AC did not help.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

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