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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica from $148

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3:30 pm - 10:17 amSFO-SJO
16h 47m2 stops
11:15 am - 12:38 pmSJO-SFO
27h 23m2 stops
Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
3:30 pm - 10:17 amSFO-SJO
16h 47m2 stops
11:15 am - 12:38 pmSJO-SFO
27h 23m2 stops
Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
12:44 am - 7:08 pmSFO-SJO
16h 24m1 stop
2:28 pm - 11:24 pmSJO-SFO
10h 56m1 stop
$420Copa Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 5
12:44 am - 3:56 pmSFO-SJO
13h 12m1 stop
5:51 am - 11:24 pmSJO-SFO
19h 33m1 stop
$422Copa Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 13
7:00 am - 6:35 amSFO-LIR
22h 35m2 stops
6:06 pm - 7:45 pmLIR-SFO
26h 39m1 stop
$445Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 25
7:55 pm - 5:02 pmSFO-LIR
19h 07m2 stops
6:40 pm - 4:31 pmLIR-SFO
23h 51m2 stops
$461Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11
11:15 pm - 8:40 amSFO-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
3:10 pm - 9:55 pmSJO-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 23
1:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
7:50 pm - 12:00 pmSJO-SFO
18h 10m1 stop
$526Avianca
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 2
11:59 pm - 5:57 pmSFO-LIR
15h 58m1 stop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$700United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 2
10:40 am - 6:03 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:29 pmLIR-SFO
6h 44mnonstop
$719United Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
11:33 am - 12:59 amSFO-SJO
35h 26m3 stops
Thu, Feb 6
3:30 pm - 10:17 amSFO-SJO
16h 47m2 stops
Thu, Feb 27
12:44 am - 12:57 pmSFO-SJO
10h 13m1 stop
$194Copa Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27
7:13 pm - 8:08 amSFO-SJO
10h 55m1 stop
$195Copa Airlines
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Thu, Feb 13
3:00 pm - 5:02 pmSFO-LIR
24h 02m1 stop
$208Alaska Airlines
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8:10 am - 7:09 amSFO-LIR
20h 59m2 stops
$212Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Feb 10
1:35 am - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
$247Avianca
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Tue, Jan 14
11:55 pm - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
10h 30m1 stop
$248Avianca
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Thu, Jun 26
10:40 am - 6:03 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
$722United Airlines
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Sat, May 24
11:05 am - 7:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
$955United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1
12:44 am - 7:35 amSFO-SJO
28h 51m1 stop
12:25 pm - 7:16 amSJO-SFO
20h 51m2 stops
Tue, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 16
12:44 am - 9:58 pmSFO-SJO
19h 14m1 stop
12:25 pm - 12:44 pmSJO-SFO
26h 19m2 stops
Tue, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 18
12:44 am - 9:58 pmSFO-SJO
19h 14m1 stop
2:28 pm - 11:24 pmSJO-SFO
10h 56m1 stop
$548Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 27
12:49 pm - 7:09 amSFO-LIR
16h 20m1 stop
6:40 pm - 7:16 pmLIR-SFO
26h 36m2 stops
$595Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 14
10:37 am - 7:09 amSFO-LIR
18h 32m1 stop
5:58 pm - 11:07 pmLIR-SFO
7h 09mnonstop
$599Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 18
7:13 pm - 9:58 pmSFO-SJO
24h 45m1 stop
5:23 pm - 11:24 pmSJO-SFO
32h 01m1 stop
$661Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 22
1:35 am - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
3:15 pm - 10:35 pmSJO-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
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1:35 am - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
3:10 pm - 9:55 pmSJO-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
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Sat, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 23
12:30 am - 6:16 pmSFO-SJO
15h 46m1 stop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$1,068United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4 - Wed, Jun 18
12:59 am - 2:40 pmSFO-LIR
11h 41m1 stop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$1,275United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 26
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
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Mon, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 19
8:20 am - 3:42 pmSFO-LIR
6h 22mnonstop
4:52 pm - 11:00 pmLIR-SFO
7h 08mnonstop
$596Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Apr 26 - Sat, May 3
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$618United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 22 - Mon, Jun 30
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$683United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 24
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$708United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 12
10:40 am - 6:03 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:29 pmLIR-SFO
6h 44mnonstop
$719United Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
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Thu, Jun 26 - Sun, Jul 6
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
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Fri, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 22
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
8:40 am - 5:03 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
6:13 pm - 11:23 pmLIR-SFO
7h 10mnonstop
$821Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22 - Sat, Mar 1

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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Copa Airlines
Jan 25
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
16h 24m
1 stop
SJO7:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 5
SJO2:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 56m
1 stop
SFO11:24 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Feb 4
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
13h 12m
1 stop
SJO3:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 13
SJO5:51 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 33m
1 stop
SFO11:24 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Jan 22
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
16h 08m
1 stop
SJO6:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 28
SJO3:06 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 18m
1 stop
SFO11:24 pmSan Francisco

Avianca flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

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Avianca
Jan 13
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
7h 25m
1 stop
SJO8:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 23
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:55 pmSan Francisco
Avianca
Jan 29
SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco
8h 00m
1 stop
SJO11:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 2
SJO7:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
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Jun 8
SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco
8h 05m
1 stop
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 14
SJO5:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 35m
1 stop
SFO12:45 pmSan Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from San Francisco is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $377, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in May, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Costa Rica during September average around $435.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $478. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $572. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $486. Flying to Costa Rica at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $679. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Costa Rica flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Liberia for the best San Francisco - Costa Rica flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from San Francisco when booking 39 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $533 when searching 39 days out. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Costa Rica outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica for $383.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Costa Rica flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Costa Rica flight.

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Best Price Found

$148

Fastest flight time

6h 14m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Costa Rica

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $148. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $318.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica takes 6h 14m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Costa Rica on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are 2 airports near Costa Rica: Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8.0
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