How long is the flight from Canada to Costa Rica?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Canada you fly out of and what airport in Costa Rica you fly into. For example, flying from Montreal to San José takes 5h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Toronto to San José takes 7h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

WestJet, Air Canada and Air Transat are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Canada according to our data. WestJet is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Canada to Costa Rica on average per day?

As of November 2025, 5 flights take off from Canada and land in Costa Rica each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00p.m., with 50% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Canada to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Canada to Costa Rica

How many flights depart from Canada to Costa Rica on average per week?

The number of flights available between Canada and Costa Rica is 38 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canada to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Canada to Costa Rica were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canada to Costa Rica?

The number of operators available for flights from Canada to Costa Rica is 14 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Canada to Costa Rica?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Canada to Costa Rica.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO

6h 00mdirect

1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL

5h 40mdirect

C$ 366Air Transat

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Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO

6h 00mdirect

1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL

5h 40mdirect

C$ 370Air Transat

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

3:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YYZ-LIR

22h 40m2 stops

8:35 a.m. - 11:46 p.m.LIR-YYZ

14h 11m2 stops

C$ 381United Airlines

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Fri, 9 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.YQB-LIR

13h 37m2 stops

8:35 a.m. - 10:47 p.m.LIR-YQB

13h 12m2 stops

C$ 386United Airlines

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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.YTZ-LIR

29h 30m1 stop

3:55 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.LIR-YTZ

24h 00m1 stop

C$ 393Air Canada

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Tue, 13 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan

4:20 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.YTZ-LIR

24h 20m2 stops

3:55 p.m. - 11:42 a.m.LIR-YTZ

18h 47m2 stops

C$ 397Air Canada

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Fri, 16 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

11:55 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ-SJO

9h 55m1 stop

4:15 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.SJO-YYZ

13h 20m1 stop

C$ 424Avianca

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Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

10:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.YUL-SJO

18h 20m1 stop

1:45 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SJO-YUL

17h 50m1 stop

C$ 426Avianca

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Wed, 28 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb

5:40 a.m. - 2:29 p.m.YOW-LIR

9h 49m1 stop

3:20 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.LIR-YOW

8h 22m1 stop

C$ 481WestJet

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Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

12:15 a.m. - 2:29 p.m.YYC-LIR

13h 14m1 stop

3:20 p.m. - 8:31 a.m.LIR-YYC

42h 11m2 stops

C$ 574WestJet

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Air Transat flights from Canada to Costa Rica

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Air Transat

21 Nov

YUL6:55 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6h 00m

SJO11:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26 Nov

SJO1:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 40m

YUL7:55 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 365

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Air Transat

28 Nov

YUL6:55 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6h 00m

SJO11:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Dec

SJO1:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 40m

YUL7:55 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 366

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Air Transat

21 Nov

YUL6:55 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6h 00m

SJO11:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26 Nov

SJO1:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 40m

YUL7:55 a.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 369

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Avianca

3 Feb

YYZ11:55 p.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

SJO8:50 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO4:15 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 20m

1 stop

YYZ6:35 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 424

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Avianca

9 Feb

YYZ7:55 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

SJO12:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Feb

SJO9:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

YYZ6:35 a.m.Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 425

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Avianca

28 Jan

YUL10:00 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

18h 20m

1 stop

SJO3:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Feb

SJO1:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 50m

1 stop

YUL8:35 p.m.Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 426

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MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 28/11

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 366

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 3/12

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 370

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/1

3:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

Liberia

Wed 14/1

8:35 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 381

Québec CityLiberia

YQB - LIR

YQBLIR

Québec City

Tue 10/2

6:00 a.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops13h 37m

Liberia

Tue 24/2

8:35 a.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops13h 12m

C$ 386

TorontoLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Tue 13/1

10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop29h 30m

Liberia

Thu 15/1

3:55 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 00m

C$ 393

TorontoLiberia

YTZ - LIR

YTZLIR

Toronto Island

Fri 16/1

4:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 20m

Liberia

Tue 20/1

3:55 p.m.-11:42 a.m.

2 stops18h 47m

C$ 397

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/2

11:55 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

4:15 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

1 stop13h 20m

C$ 424

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 28/1

10:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

1:45 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 426

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

5:40 a.m.-2:29 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

Liberia

Wed 28/1

3:20 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 481

CalgaryLiberia

YYC - LIR

YYCLIR

Calgary

Sun 18/1

12:15 a.m.-2:29 p.m.

1 stop13h 14m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

3:20 p.m.-8:31 a.m.

2 stops42h 11m

C$ 574

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Canada is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 487, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Costa Rica in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 505.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 656. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Costa Rica on Saturday is C$ 747.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Costa Rica is in the evening. Flights from Canada to Costa Rica during this time can be as low as C$ 561. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are C$ 913 on average. Flights to Costa Rica from Canada at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Canada to Costa Rica flight route?

Fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl for the best Canada - 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 Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 646 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Canada for as low as C$ 484 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Canada 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 Canada to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Canada to Costa Rica flight.

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Best price found	C$ 249
Fastest flight time	5h 20m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in Costa Rica	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Canada in the past 72 hours is C$ 249. The best round-trip flight deal from Canada to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 451.

The fastest flight from Canada to Costa Rica takes 5h 20m

Direct flights go from Canada to Costa Rica on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Air Canada and WestJet.

There is 1 airport near Costa Rica: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Canada to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Canada to Costa Rica were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Canada to Costa Rica?
The number of operators available for flights from Canada to Costa Rica is 14 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Canada to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Canada to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Canada to Costa Rica?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Canada to Costa Rica is Airbus A321neo (30.93% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (27.66%), Embraer 195 E2 (19.66%), and Airbus A330-300 (8.74%).

Best airlines flying from Canada to Costa Rica

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,048 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 322	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 474 reviews	Search Air Transat flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 331	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,015 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,566 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom C$ 351	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,007 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 358	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,459 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 368	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 392 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 384	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,163 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 400	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 2,475 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 500	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,314 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Canada to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Canada to Costa Rica on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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