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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica from $143

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11:15 pm - 8:40 amSFO-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
3:10 pm - 11:05 pmSJO-SFO
9h 55m1 stop
$326Avianca
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 23
2:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
3:05 pm - 10:55 pmSJO-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
$333Avianca
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Sun, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 24
12:44 am - 12:57 pmSFO-SJO
10h 13m1 stop
4:09 am - 11:24 pmSJO-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$344Copa Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 10
12:44 am - 1:12 pmSFO-SJO
10h 28m1 stop
4:09 am - 5:33 pmSJO-SFO
15h 24m1 stop
$352Copa Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Thu, Mar 6
8:20 am - 4:43 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
6:13 pm - 11:23 pmLIR-SFO
7h 10mnonstop
$384Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 15
3:00 pm - 7:09 amSFO-LIR
14h 09m1 stop
6:13 pm - 11:23 pmLIR-SFO
7h 10mnonstop
$389Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 15
7:06 pm - 1:59 pmSFO-LIR
16h 53m2 stops
3:35 pm - 11:04 amLIR-SFO
21h 29m2 stops
$404American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 27
12:27 am - 12:30 pmSFO-LIR
10h 03m1 stop
3:35 pm - 10:46 amLIR-SFO
21h 11m1 stop
$418American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 3
12:25 am - 12:56 pmSFO-LIR
10h 31m1 stop
2:21 pm - 11:50 pmLIR-SFO
11h 29m1 stop
$551Delta
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Sun, Dec 15 - Sun, Dec 22
6:55 pm - 12:56 pmSFO-LIR
16h 01m2 stops
2:21 pm - 11:50 pmLIR-SFO
11h 29m1 stop
$556Delta
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Sun, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 23
1:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
$143Avianca
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Sat, Mar 1
3:18 pm - 12:59 amSFO-SJO
31h 41m3 stops
Tue, Jan 14
8:20 am - 4:43 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
$179Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
12:49 pm - 7:09 amSFO-LIR
16h 20m1 stop
$184Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
7:13 pm - 7:35 amSFO-SJO
10h 22m1 stop
$189Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jan 17
5:00 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-LIR
17h 30m2 stops
$189American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
12:27 am - 1:59 pmSFO-LIR
11h 32m2 stops
$208American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9
7:13 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-SJO
15h 44m1 stop
$209Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jan 6
10:40 am - 6:03 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
$691United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 6
12:30 am - 1:08 pmSFO-LIR
10h 38m1 stop
$696United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17
6:50 pm - 7:39 amSFO-SJO
10h 49m1 stop
10:55 am - 11:18 pmSJO-SFO
14h 23m1 stop
$516Copa Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
1:35 am - 11:25 amSFO-SJO
7h 50m1 stop
5:05 am - 12:00 pmSJO-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
$572Avianca
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Sat, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 13
12:33 am - 7:07 pmSFO-SJO
16h 34m1 stop
10:55 am - 11:18 pmSJO-SFO
14h 23m1 stop
$584Copa Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
1:20 pm - 11:20 pmSFO-SJO
8h 00m1 stop
9:35 am - 9:55 pmSJO-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
$600Avianca
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Tue, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 9
12:22 am - 2:10 pmSFO-LIR
11h 48m2 stops
3:30 pm - 9:28 amLIR-SFO
19h 58m2 stops
$614American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 13
8:45 am - 6:24 pmSFO-LIR
7h 39m1 stop
7:34 pm - 9:36 amLIR-SFO
16h 02m1 stop
$619Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 4
4:43 pm - 7:31 amSFO-LIR
12h 48m1 stop
7:34 pm - 5:33 pmLIR-SFO
23h 59m2 stops
$626Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 16
12:22 am - 12:24 pmSFO-LIR
10h 02m1 stop
3:10 pm - 9:28 amLIR-SFO
20h 18m1 stop
$644American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
12:30 am - 1:08 pmSFO-LIR
10h 38m1 stop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$1,238United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 15
12:30 am - 1:17 pmSFO-SJO
10h 47m1 stop
6:40 am - 10:59 pmSJO-SFO
18h 19m1 stop
$1,266United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Jan 11
8:20 am - 4:43 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
6:13 pm - 11:23 pmLIR-SFO
7h 10mnonstop
$384Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 15
8:20 am - 4:43 pmSFO-LIR
6h 23mnonstop
5:58 pm - 11:07 pmLIR-SFO
7h 09mnonstop
$424Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 1
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$697United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Fri, Jun 6
11:05 am - 7:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$708United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 2
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$722United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sat, Jun 7
11:05 am - 7:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
8:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$798United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 9
11:34 pm - 7:15 amSFO-SJO
6h 41mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:34 pmSJO-SFO
6h 49mnonstop
$847United Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Fri, Jun 6
11:05 am - 7:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$873United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 26
11:05 am - 7:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
9:30 am - 2:24 pmLIR-SFO
6h 54mnonstop
$948United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 19
11:05 am - 6:19 pmSFO-LIR
6h 14mnonstop
8:45 am - 2:29 pmLIR-SFO
6h 44mnonstop
$978United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 22 - Mon, Mar 31

JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Our best JetBlue deals on San Francisco to Costa Rica flight tickets
JetBlue
Feb 3
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
12h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 11
SJO1:04 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 54m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Jan 25
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
12h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 3
SJO1:04 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Feb 2
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
12h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 11
SJO1:04 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 54m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to Costa Rica

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Francisco to Costa Rica flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Jan 30
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
10h 13m
1 stop
SJO12:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 10
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO11:24 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Feb 20
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
10h 28m
1 stop
SJO1:12 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 6
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 24m
1 stop
SFO5:33 pmSan Francisco
Copa Airlines
Jan 13
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
16h 24m
1 stop
SJO7:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 28
SJO8:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 16m
1 stop
SFO11:24 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 $374, 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 $427.

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 $479. 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 $571. 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 $481. 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 $676. 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

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 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Costa Rica flight.

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Best Price Found

$143

Fastest flight time

5h 58m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Fri 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 $143. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $326.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica takes 5h 58m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Costa Rica on Monday, Tuesday, Friday 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)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Costa Rica?

    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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AviancaPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
7.0
2,759 reviews
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6.3
8,151 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $343Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,765 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $344Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,350 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $380Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,508 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $386Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,698 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $417Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $419Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,951 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $424Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,141 reviews
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AeromexicoPriceFrom $555Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,965 reviews
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