What is the average price for a flight to Costa Rica with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to Costa Rica averages $542 for a return flight and around $372 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Costa Rica?

JetBlue frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Costa Rica, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to Costa Rica besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Avianca, JetBlue and American Airlines also operate flights to Costa Rica. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

United Airlines flights to Costa Rica (CR0) from $118

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Cheap United Airlines Flight Deals to Costa Rica

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from United Airlines 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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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

7:45 am - 8:39 pmLGA-SJO

13h 54m1 stop

6:30 am - 7:17 pmSJO-LGA

11h 47m1 stop

$248United Airlines

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Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 10

12:50 pm - 8:39 pmIAD-SJO

8h 49m1 stop

6:30 am - 8:49 pmSJO-IAD

13h 19m1 stop

$251United Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16

3:31 pm - 7:53 pmEWR-SJO

5h 22mnonstop

11:28 pm - 5:31 amSJO-EWR

5h 03mnonstop

$253United Airlines

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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

7:35 am - 8:39 pmEWR-SJO

14h 04m1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:16 pmSJO-EWR

5h 16mnonstop

$258United Airlines

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Jan 24

5:45 am - 1:15 pmEWR-SJO

8h 30m1 stop

6:30 am - 6:59 pmSJO-EWR

11h 29m1 stop

$263United Airlines

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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14

7:45 am - 6:16 pmLGA-SJO

11h 31m1 stop

2:05 pm - 9:12 amSJO-LGA

18h 07m1 stop

$265United Airlines

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Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 31

3:31 pm - 7:53 pmEWR-SJO

5h 22mnonstop

6:30 am - 9:19 pmSJO-EWR

13h 49m1 stop

$265United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 13

6:00 am - 1:15 pmIAD-SJO

8h 15m1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:13 pmSJO-IAD

4h 43mnonstop

$266United Airlines

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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8

8:15 pm - 12:56 pmLGA-SJO

17h 41m1 stop

8:45 am - 8:54 pmSJO-LGA

11h 09m1 stop

$267United Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24

9:21 pm - 12:56 pmLGA-SJO

16h 35m1 stop

6:30 am - 9:57 pmSJO-LGA

14h 27m1 stop

$268United Airlines

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Low season	September
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$118
Average price round-trip	$653
Good deal round-trip	$555
Good deal one-way	$487

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.

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Prices

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at $234 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $262.

How much is a flight to Costa Rica?

A flight to Costa Rica costs $422 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $118 for the route Newark Airport (EWR) to Liberia (LIR). The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Liberia which costs $464 on average, and Chicago to San José, which costs $587 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $493. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $618 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Costa Rica is January, when tickets cost $364 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $778 and $715 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Costa Rica?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Costa Rica?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO), with an average flight price of $266.

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What is the average price for a flight to Costa Rica with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to Costa Rica averages $542 for a return flight and around $372 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Costa Rica?
JetBlue frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Costa Rica, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to Costa Rica besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Avianca, JetBlue and American Airlines also operate flights to Costa Rica. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

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Good trip. Good crew. Thank you!

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Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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Thomas, Nov 2025

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

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at $234 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $262.

How much is a flight to Costa Rica?

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $493. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $618 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Costa Rica is January, when tickets cost $364 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $778 and $715 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Costa Rica?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Costa Rica?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO), with an average flight price of $266.

How many airports are there in Costa Rica?

There are 2 airports in Costa Rica. The busiest airport is Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), with 61% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Costa Rica takes 5h 56m, covering a distance of 2171 miles. The shortest route is Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (SJO) with an average flight time of 2h 52m.

How many direct flights to Costa Rica are there each day?

There are around 12 direct flights from within United States to Costa Rica every day. Most flights (59%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to Costa Rica are there each week?

Each week there are around 79 direct flights from within United States to Costa Rica. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Costa Rica each week?

Each week, there are 44 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 35 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Costa Rica. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Costa Rica?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Costa Rica from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Houston, with 35 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (72% of total searches to Costa Rica). The next most popular destination is Liberia (28%).

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