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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$377
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$367
San José
San José2 stops$377
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$367

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

Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 29
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10:59 pm - 12:50 pmSEA-LIR
11h 51m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 11:15 pmLIR-SEA
11h 10m1 stop
$367Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 13
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10:07 pm - 12:29 pmSEA-LIR
12h 22m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 10:39 amLIR-SEA
21h 09m1 stop
$368American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
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9:45 pm - 2:13 pmSEA-LIR
14h 28m2 stops
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3:13 pm - 11:01 amLIR-SEA
21h 48m2 stops
$371American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:53 pm - 8:40 amSEA-SJO
11h 47m2 stops
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6:00 am - 5:52 pmSJO-SEA
13h 52m2 stops
$382Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 3:50 amSEA-SJO
17h 20m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 9:08 pmSJO-SEA
29h 58m1 stop
$389Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:57 pm - 11:25 amSEA-SJO
17h 28m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 7:58 pmSJO-SEA
26h 08m3 stops
$391Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 1:43 pmSEA-SJO
17h 36m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:52 pmSJO-SEA
16h 52m2 stops
$392Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Mar 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 6:45 amSEA-LIR
10h 55m1 stop
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11:20 am - 7:04 amLIR-SEA
21h 44m2 stops
$406Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 6:45 amSEA-LIR
31h 05m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 10:07 pmLIR-SEA
29h 55m1 stop
$414Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:37 pmSEA-LIR
11h 37m1 stop
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8:35 am - 9:12 pmLIR-SEA
14h 37m2 stops
$487United Airlines
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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 72 hours was to Liberia, at $796 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 72 hours was $796.

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 October, when tickets cost $495 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $852 and $746 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Seattle to Costa Rica, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Costa Rica back to Seattle, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $658 on average. Morning departures are around 2% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $693.

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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11268 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025SEA - OAK
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I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

Pretzels are always a disappointment. Cheezits, Sun Chips, trail mix, anything else would be nice.

Its bumpy but I can say its safe flight ,Thanks Alaska airline for bringing me in my destination😊.

Almost 3 hr delay in Settle with very little information available to passengers. They boarded the plane and we waited for a long time inside the plane as well.

This was our first time flying with Alaska. It was a seamless experience, with comfortable seats and leg room. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Flight on time. Crew good. Seating Bad. Have to pay extra on a not cheap flight to avoid being next to toilet.

The crew was great! Passengers were nice. Just an fyi that I heard several of them complain that the snack was not gluten free. Many people got handed the snack and then promptly gave it back to the flight attendant. Might be good to look into another option as such a high percentage of people in CO and WA are gf. Cheers!

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Was delayed in Newark 24 hours due to mechanical problems. The staff was very helpful in trying to make the best of a trying situation. In SeaTac, they changed gates and times. Usually have no problems from SeaTac.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

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.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

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.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

We were very rushed by a staff member at the gate when transferring from American Airlines to Fijian. Then the plane stayed put for ages anyhow! The plane was delayed and my bag sent to San Francisco instead of Fiji

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

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