Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Costa Rica from $166
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SFO — SJO
Jun 2 — Jun 91
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 40 days in advance to save up to 17% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 40 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $440, or $546 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
Flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $244.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica (SFO - CR)?
When flying from San Francisco to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Copa Airlines flights heading from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 8/148:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 09mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/2111:04 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$344
Tue 8/131:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/2111:04 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$374
Wed 8/78:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 59mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/55:53 amSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$394
Tue 8/271:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/38:27 amSJO - SFO
1 stop16h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$429
Sun 8/188:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 27mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/244:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/26$433
Sun 8/181:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/264:59 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop31h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/27$458
Tue 6/47:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Fri 6/711:34 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/27$467
Sun 6/27:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 34mCopa Airlines
Wed 6/122:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/27$477
Sun 6/27:56 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop13h 06mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/86:14 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop30h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/27$483
Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 10/258:39 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/297:30 amSJO - SFO
2 stops27h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$515
Wed 5/296:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/610:00 amLIR - SFO
1 stop9h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$539
Thu 8/158:35 amSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/2710:00 amLIR - SFO
1 stop22h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$609
Wed 5/296:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/610:00 amLIR - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$613
Tue 7/238:35 amSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/314:18 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop16h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$617
Wed 5/296:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/84:05 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop16h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$665
Sat 6/16:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop7h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/410:00 amLIR - SFO
2 stops23h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$760
Fri 7/56:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/234:18 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop18h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$766
Fri 7/56:00 amSFO - LIR
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 7/224:18 pmLIR - SFO
1 stop18h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$775
Cheap San Francisco to Costa Rica flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$363
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$375
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1211:38 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$378
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/105:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$392
Tue 6/2512:14 amSFO - SJO
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/125:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$395
Tue 6/1111:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/167:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$400
Tue 6/2512:14 amSFO - SJO
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/157:45 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$406
Tue 6/411:55 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops31h 11mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$407
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - SJO
2 stops54h 07mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$408
San Francisco to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 8/148:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/2111:04 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/26$344
Fri 9/610:30 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Wed 9/1812:35 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop12h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 5/28$354
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$363
Tue 9/2411:08 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/23:15 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$364
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$375
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1211:38 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$378
Wed 9/42:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/101:30 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$379
Mon 8/266:05 pmSFO - SJO
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/29:35 amSJO - SFO
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$381
Tue 8/610:40 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Wed 8/1411:52 amSJO - SFO
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/27$382
Non-stop flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco
Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica, check out these fares. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sat 11/1611:05 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/249:30 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$768
Sun 8/410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$818
Sun 7/1410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$923
Sun 7/1410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/289:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$998
Sun 6/3010:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/79:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,149
Sun 8/410:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/129:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,213
Sat 6/2910:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/79:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,279
Sat 6/2910:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/79:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,282
Sat 6/2910:40 amSFO - LIR
Nonstop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/79:00 amLIR - SFO
Nonstop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,378
San Francisco to Costa Rica flights leaving soon
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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from San Francisco to Costa Rica. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$363
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Sun 6/99:23 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$375
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1211:38 amSJO - SFO
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$378
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/105:10 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$392
Tue 6/411:55 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops31h 11mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$407
Mon 6/312:59 amSFO - SJO
2 stops54h 07mFrontier
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$408
Wed 6/52:10 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$424
Mon 6/311:55 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/69:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$432
Mon 6/311:55 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/139:19 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$434
One-way flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Tue 8/138:03 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/27$166
Mon 8/510:40 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 5/27$172
Fri 8/211:27 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$175
Tue 9/171:38 amSFO - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$176
Tue 8/132:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$179
Tue 8/202:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$180
Tue 7/302:41 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$181
Tue 7/302:41 pmSFO - SJO
3 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$183
Tue 6/411:12 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop31h 54mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$185
Find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Wed 8/14
1 stop16h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/21
1 stop13h 36m
$344
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 9/6
1 stop12h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/17
1 stop12h 30m
$354
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Tue 9/24
1 stop32h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/2
1 stop8h 20m
$364
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 8/2
1 stop31h 33m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 8/8
1 stop26h 53m
$381
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 9/13
2 stops18h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/20
1 stop18h 00m
$418
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 8/5
2 stops12h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/14
1 stop11h 25m
$501
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Fri 10/25
1 stop10h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/29
2 stops27h 09m
$515
San FranciscoSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SFO - SJO
SFOSJO
San Francisco
Mon 6/10
1 stop23h 47m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/17
2 stops28h 29m
$538
San FranciscoLiberia
SFO - LIR
SFOLIR
San Francisco
Sat 7/20
Nonstop6h 18m
Liberia
Thu 8/1
1 stop16h 30m
$689
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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 May 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier from San Francisco to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9,194 reviews
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
9,194 reviews
9,194 reviews
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8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
10,476 reviews
9,194 reviews
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
2,638 reviews
9,194 reviews
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
1,952 reviews
9,194 reviews
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
4,370 reviews
9,194 reviews
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.6
Food
7.3
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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