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C$ 240+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 640,016 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 25/1

3:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 25m

Liberia

Tue 4/2

8:50 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 47m

C$ 402

TorontoLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Wed 4/12

7:20 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

Liberia

Wed 18/12

2:45 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 425

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/5

9:00 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

Liberia

Thu 8/5

1:25 p.m.-8:51 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

C$ 433

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/1

6:30 p.m.-5:57 p.m.

1 stop24h 27m

Liberia

Thu 30/1

5:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop14h 35m

C$ 497

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/12

10:55 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/12

10:15 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 528

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 7/12

7:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Liberia

Mon 16/12

1:50 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop9h 04m

C$ 528

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 26/1

6:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

Liberia

Wed 29/1

3:30 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

C$ 529

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/1

2:55 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

1 stop22h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

1:29 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 26m

C$ 531

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 8/2

7:00 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/2

6:00 a.m.-10:33 p.m.

1 stop15h 33m

C$ 552

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 9/2

3:30 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

2 stops27h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/2

11:28 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops15h 17m

C$ 554

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Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 640,016 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 528

One-way from

C$ 242

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December

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 702
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 29/11-24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Toronto to San José
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 25m total
  • Toronto to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

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Thu 28/116:10 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop12h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/128:50 a.m.LIR - YYZ
2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 404
Wed 4/127:20 p.m.YTZ - LIR
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Wed 18/122:45 p.m.LIR - YTZ
1 stop18h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 21/11C$ 425
Mon 25/115:30 p.m.YYZ - LIR
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/128:50 a.m.LIR - YYZ
1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 462
Wed 4/129:20 a.m.YYZ - LIR
Nonstop5h 42mWestJet
Wed 18/122:55 p.m.LIR - YYZ
Nonstop5h 21mWestJet
Deal found 21/11C$ 472
Fri 29/118:00 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop17h 15mAvianca
Tue 24/1210:15 a.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 20/11C$ 528
Sat 7/127:05 a.m.YYZ - LIR
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/121:50 p.m.LIR - YYZ
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 528

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Costa Rica takes 14 hours 34 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca, Copa Airlines and Delta to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

7.8
Good
389 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

7.8
Good
1,779 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed. Short flight. No food or drinks served. Good flying though.

Costa Rica climate

Costa Rica is a tropical country with little variation in temperature throughout the year. You will encounter a lot of rain if you visit between May and November, the significantly rainy season. The coastal temperatures are hotter at an average of 32 C, but sea breezes make it much more comfortable. The highland areas are cool at night and warm during the day.

Getting around Costa Rica

Sansa Regional Airline and Nature Air offer cheap flights around Costa Rica.

As the majority of Costa Ricans do not own cars, public transportation is good. The country is well connected by buses – public buses and private tourist buses. The remotest areas may be linked just once a day however.

Car rental is a great, independent, way of travelling. The biggies – Dollar, Budget, Alamo – all have offices around Costa Rica.

What is good to know if travelling to Costa Rica?

  • In 2007 Costa Rica’s government stated that it wishes Costa Rica to be carbon neutral by 2021 making it the perfect destination for eco-tourists.
  • Tortuguero National Park is home to several types of monkey – spider, howler and white-throated Capuchin. The three-toed sloth lives there too, with 320 species of birds, and a variety of reptiles. It is most famous for the nesting of the endangered green turtle. It is the species’ most important nesting site. Other turtles nest there too including the giant leatherback, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtle.
  • The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: home to about 2,000 plant species including numerous orchids, more than 400 types of birds and over 100 species of mammals.
  • Costa Rica, and parts of Panama, are home to the highly endangered Red Backed Squirrel Monkey.
  • Volcano country – Mount Arenal lay dormant for many years and became active again in recent years. At Arenal National Park, about a five-hour drive from San Jose, you can view the giant. At night, dine in a restaurant at the foot of the volcano. Molten lava spills from its peak, outlining the volcano in fiery red.
  • Canopy tours are a wonderful way to enjoy Costa Rica’s wildlife. They also provide a decent shot of adrenaline. Adventurous types climb up ladders onto platforms tied around tree trunks, then zip along in a climbing harness, before rappelling back down to the ground.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Avianca is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost C$ 122, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 204.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?

    A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around C$ 264, however they can be found for as little as C$ 146.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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