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 Toronto Pearson Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl takes 5h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl takes 10h 17m 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.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (57%) visit Liberia more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Costa Rica include San José and Limon.

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Flights to Liberia

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WestJet

13 Nov

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

21 Nov

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 295

WestJet

4 Dec

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

14 Dec

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 301

WestJet

4 Dec

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

14 Dec

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 303

WestJet

4 Dec

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

14 Dec

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 304

WestJet

4 Dec

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

14 Dec

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 319

WestJet

28 Nov

YYC

5h 55m

LIR

5 Dec

LIR

8h 20m

YYC

C$ 326

WestJet

27 Oct

YYC

6h 55m

LIR

29 Oct

LIR

7h 20m

YYC

C$ 336

WestJet

14 Nov

YYC

5h 55m

LIR

5 Dec

LIR

8h 20m

YYC

C$ 337

WestJet

5 Dec

YYC

5h 55m

LIR

12 Dec

LIR

8h 20m

YYC

C$ 343

WestJet

4 Dec

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

12 Dec

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 345

WestJet

14 Nov

YYC

6h 55m

LIR

28 Nov

LIR

8h 20m

YYC

C$ 350

WestJet

20 Nov

YWG

6h 20m

LIR

28 Nov

LIR

6h 25m

YWG

C$ 351

Flights to San José

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Air Transat

4 Sep

YUL

5h 45m

SJO

11 Sep

SJO

5h 45m

YUL

C$ 553

Avianca

28 Oct

YUL

18h 20m

1 stop

SJO

1 Nov

SJO

17h 50m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 562

Avianca

29 Oct

YUL

11h 40m

1 stop

SJO

7 Nov

SJO

10h 15m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 563

Avianca

29 Oct

YUL

11h 30m

1 stop

SJO

1 Nov

SJO

17h 50m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 564

Avianca

25 Nov

YUL

11h 40m

1 stop

SJO

4 Dec

SJO

7h 40m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 566

Avianca

29 Oct

YUL

19h 10m

1 stop

SJO

6 Nov

SJO

17h 55m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 567

Avianca

14 Nov

YUL

19h 10m

1 stop

SJO

21 Nov

SJO

10h 15m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 568

Avianca

24 Jan

YQB

14h 00m

2 stops

SJO

7 Feb

SJO

14h 31m

2 stops

YQB

C$ 568

Avianca

14 Nov

YUL

19h 10m

1 stop

SJO

21 Nov

SJO

10h 15m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 570

Avianca

22 Jan

YQB

14h 00m

2 stops

SJO

31 Jan

SJO

14h 31m

2 stops

YQB

C$ 570

Avianca

17 Jan

YUL

9h 30m

1 stop

SJO

31 Jan

SJO

7h 35m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 571

Avianca

17 Jan

YUL

9h 30m

1 stop

SJO

31 Jan

SJO

7h 35m

1 stop

YUL

C$ 574

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8:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YYC Calgary-LIR Liberia

5h 55mdirect

4:15 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYC Calgary

8h 20mdirect

C$ 326WestJet

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

11:55 p.m. - 6:50 a.m.YYC Calgary-LIR Liberia

6h 55mdirect

7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYC Calgary

7h 20mdirect

C$ 336WestJet

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

2:48 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

23h 07m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:20 p.m. - 2:12 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

22h 52m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 429United Airlines

Sat, 16 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

4:36 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

21h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:35 a.m. - 2:12 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

28h 37m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 429United Airlines

Mon, 18 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

9:30 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 16mdirect

C$ 432Porter Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

8:55 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

20h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:10 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 25mdirect

C$ 432Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

9:30 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

6:00 p.m. - 12:16 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 16mdirect

C$ 434Porter Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

9:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 45mdirect

5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 435Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

11:10 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

18h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:55 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 436Air Transat

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

5:50 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

23h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:55 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 438Air Transat

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

Recent last minute flight deals from Canada to Costa Rica

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7:30 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

18h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

18h 36m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 600United Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

5:20 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

20h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

22h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 600United Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

9:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 25mdirect

7:15 a.m. - 1:05 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

15h 50m1 stop Calgary

C$ 661WestJet

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

1:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

8h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 669Avianca

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

1:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

8h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 670Avianca

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

9:00 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 25mdirect

7:15 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

34h 20m2 stops Calgary Ottawa

C$ 677WestJet

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

6:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

7h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:40 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 30mdirect

C$ 729Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

6:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

7h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:40 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 30mdirect

C$ 729Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

12:30 p.m. - 1:38 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

27h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

2:15 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

24h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 758American Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

3:45 p.m. - 11:29 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

21h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

2:15 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

22h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 758American Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

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8:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YYC Calgary-LIR Liberia

5h 55mdirect

4:15 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYC Calgary

8h 20mdirect

C$ 326WestJet

Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

11:55 p.m. - 6:50 a.m.YYC Calgary-LIR Liberia

6h 55mdirect

7:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYC Calgary

7h 20mdirect

C$ 336WestJet

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

9:30 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 16mdirect

C$ 432Porter Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 16mdirect

C$ 434Porter Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

12:20 p.m. - 4:58 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 25mdirect

C$ 436Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

9:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 45mdirect

6:00 p.m. - 12:16 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 16mdirect

C$ 443Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 45mdirect

5:55 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 457Air Transat

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

11:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 45mdirect

5:55 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 460Air Transat

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

9:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 40mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 461Air Canada

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 40mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 462Air Canada

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryLiberia

YYC Calgary - LIR Liberia

YYCLIR

Calgary

Sat 28/11

8:20 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

Nonstop5h 55m

Liberia

Sat 5/12

4:15 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

Nonstop8h 20m

C$ 326

CalgaryLiberia

YYC Calgary - LIR Liberia

YYCLIR

Calgary

Tue 27/10

11:55 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

Nonstop6h 55m

Liberia

Thu 29/10

7:40 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nonstop7h 20m

C$ 336

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 16/1

2:48 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 07m

Liberia

Thu 28/1

2:20 p.m.-2:12 p.m.

2 stops22h 52m

C$ 429

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 18/1

4:36 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 34m

Liberia

Mon 25/1

8:35 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

2 stops28h 37m

C$ 429

Quickest round-trip

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 28/10

9:30 a.m.-1:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

Liberia

Fri 6/11

3:10 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

Nonstop5h 16m

C$ 432

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 8/12

8:55 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop20h 40m

Liberia

Thu 17/12

3:10 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 432

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 28/10

9:30 a.m.-1:08 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

Liberia

Mon 2/11

6:00 p.m.-12:16 a.m.

Nonstop5h 16m

C$ 434

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 1/12

9:35 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

Liberia

Wed 9/12

5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop24h 15m

C$ 435

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/12

11:10 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 25m

Liberia

Sat 12/12

5:55 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

C$ 436

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/12

5:50 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

Liberia

Sat 12/12

5:55 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

C$ 438

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What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The cheapest flights to Costa Rica recently found by momondo users are C$ 187 with Avianca, C$ 194 with Air Canada, and C$ 195 with Copa Airlines.

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 208
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 326
Fastest flight time	5h 38m

The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 208 (Vancouver Intl to Liberia).

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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 326 (Calgary to Liberia).

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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Canada takes 5h 38m (Toronto Pearson Intl to Liberia).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

What popular landmarks are in Costa Rica?

San Jose Cathedral is the most popular place of interest in Costa Rica. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to Costa Rica. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Costa Rica would be Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, or Parque Metropolitano La Sabana.

What is the best airport to land at to visit San Jose Cathedral?

Flying into San José Airport is typically the best way to visit San Jose Cathedral, since it is the closest airport to the area.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

There are a total of 9 airlines that operate flight routes to Costa Rica, with WestJet being the most popular option. An estimated 36% of those flying into Costa Rica choose to fly with WestJet. If you’re unable to find tickets with WestJet, then Air Canada and Air Transat are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Costa Rica in the past year, 88% of them chose to fly into San José’s San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Costa Rica that are also a great option to fly to.

How much are flights to Costa Rica?

Flights to Costa Rica have been found on momondo for as low as C$ 258 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be C$ 748 and anything for C$ 619 or less is a good deal. C$ 2,827 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

Tuesday is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica based on flight prices. Wednesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Costa Rica, then try to avoid flying out on a Saturday since this is when prices are at their highest.

Where is it cheapest to fly into Costa Rica?

When travelling to Costa Rica, Liberia airport in Liberia offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of C$ 258, while the second most affordable option is San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport with an average airfare of C$ 272 for San José.

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

Prices for flights to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Costa Rica.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Costa Rica.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Costa Rica?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Costa Rica. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Costa Rica with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Costa Rica?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Costa Rica by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Costa Rica now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Costa Rica and let you know when they change.