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 (50%) visit Liberia more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Costa Rica include San José and Limon.

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 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Vancouver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl takes 13h 10m 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.

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Flights to Liberia

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United Airlines

30 Jan

YOW

20h 49m

1 stop

LIR

10 Mar

LIR

22h 25m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 371

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United Airlines

28 Jan

YOW

22h 45m

2 stops

LIR

9 Feb

LIR

14h 19m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 372

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Multiple Airlines

2 Jan

YYZ

16h 30m

1 stop

LIR

9 Jan

LIR

27h 10m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 388

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United Airlines

24 Jan

YYZ

27h 10m

2 stops

LIR

30 Jan

LIR

28h 26m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 394

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United Airlines

7 Jan

YOW

24h 10m

2 stops

LIR

19 Jan

LIR

14h 19m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 394

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

YYZ

8h 45m

1 stop

LIR

26 Jan

LIR

5h 15m

YYZ

C$ 395

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Multiple Airlines

12 Jan

YTZ

9h 00m

1 stop

LIR

22 Jan

LIR

15h 08m

1 stop

YTZ

C$ 395

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Multiple Airlines

13 Jan

YTZ

23h 30m

1 stop

LIR

21 Jan

LIR

29h 03m

1 stop

YTZ

C$ 396

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Multiple Airlines

28 Mar

YYZ

8h 45m

1 stop

LIR

7 Apr

LIR

5h 24m

YYZ

C$ 398

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United Airlines

29 Dec

YOW

20h 13m

2 stops

LIR

12 Jan

LIR

23h 26m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 398

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United Airlines

9 Dec

YYZ

20h 40m

2 stops

LIR

16 Dec

LIR

24h 23m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 399

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WestJet

2 Apr

YYZ

5h 38m

LIR

5 Apr

LIR

5h 24m

YYZ

C$ 401

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Flights to San José

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Air Transat

6 Dec

YYZ

5h 30m

SJO

18 Dec

SJO

5h 15m

YYZ

C$ 405

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United Airlines

19 Nov

YYZ

15h 29m

1 stop

SJO

24 Nov

SJO

9h 08m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 406

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United Airlines

19 Nov

YYZ

14h 49m

2 stops

SJO

24 Nov

SJO

23h 00m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 408

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United Airlines

16 Nov

YYZ

15h 29m

1 stop

SJO

23 Nov

SJO

11h 20m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 409

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United Airlines

6 Dec

YUL

21h 30m

2 stops

SJO

13 Dec

SJO

22h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 411

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United Airlines

24 Nov

YUL

27h 10m

2 stops

SJO

5 Dec

SJO

22h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 412

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United Airlines

24 Nov

YUL

22h 12m

2 stops

SJO

5 Dec

SJO

22h 40m

2 stops

YUL

C$ 413

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Air Canada

6 Dec

YYZ

32h 05m

2 stops

SJO

19 Dec

SJO

5h 15m

YYZ

C$ 420

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Avianca

22 Jan

YYZ

8h 05m

1 stop

SJO

26 Jan

SJO

15h 35m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 422

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Avianca

27 Jan

YYZ

9h 55m

1 stop

SJO

14 Feb

SJO

13h 20m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 425

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Avianca

9 Feb

YYZ

9h 55m

1 stop

SJO

24 Feb

SJO

19h 50m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 426

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United Airlines

17 Nov

YYZ

17h 15m

2 stops

SJO

23 Nov

SJO

13h 33m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 427

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5:11 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LIR

20h 49m1 stop

1:01 p.m. - 1:26 p.m.LIR-YOW

22h 25m2 stops

C$ 371United Airlines

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Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 10 Mar

3:10 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YOW-LIR

22h 45m2 stops

8:35 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.LIR-YOW

14h 19m2 stops

C$ 372United Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

9:45 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YYZ-LIR

5h 38mdirect

2:20 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.LIR-YYZ

5h 24mdirect

C$ 401WestJet

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Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

10:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ-LIR

18h 30m2 stops

2:55 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.LIR-YYZ

5h 25mdirect

C$ 403Air Canada

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Fri, 10 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

7:05 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YYZ-SJO

5h 30mdirect

12:55 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.SJO-YYZ

5h 15mdirect

C$ 405Air Transat

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Sat, 6 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

9:45 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YYZ-LIR

5h 38mdirect

2:20 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.LIR-YYZ

5h 24mdirect

C$ 409WestJet

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Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr

4:10 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YYZ-SJO

32h 05m2 stops

8:35 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SJO-YYZ

5h 15mdirect

C$ 420Air Canada

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Sat, 6 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec

6:35 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.YYZ-SJO

8h 05m1 stop

12:40 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.SJO-YYZ

15h 35m2 stops

C$ 422Avianca

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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 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$ 425Avianca

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Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb

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$ 433Air Transat

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Fri, 21 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 30/1

5:11 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 49m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

1:01 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

C$ 371

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 28/1

3:10 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Liberia

Mon 9/2

8:35 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops14h 19m

C$ 372

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 2/4

9:45 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

Liberia

Sun 5/4

2:20 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 401

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 10/4

10:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops18h 30m

Liberia

Thu 23/4

2:55 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop5h 25m

C$ 403

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 6/12

7:05 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/12

12:55 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 405

TorontoLiberia

YYZ - LIR

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 2/4

9:45 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

Nonstop5h 38m

Liberia

Mon 6/4

2:20 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

Nonstop5h 24m

C$ 409

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 6/12

4:10 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/12

8:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 420

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 22/1

6:35 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

12:40 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

2 stops15h 35m

C$ 422

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 27/1

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

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

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

1 stop13h 20m

C$ 425

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 21/11

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

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/11

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

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 433

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Costa Rica flights insights and trends

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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$ 225 with Spirit Airlines, C$ 231 with SANSA, and C$ 241 with Avianca.

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 198
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 371
Fastest flight time	6h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 198 (Ottawa to Liberia).

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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 371 (Ottawa to Liberia).

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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Canada takes 6h 00m (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

What popular landmarks are in Costa Rica?

Playas del Coco 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 Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, San Jose Cathedral, or Conchal Beach.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Playas del Coco?

Flying into Liberia Airport is typically the best way to visit Playas del Coco, since it is the closest airport to the area.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

There are a total of 13 airlines that operate flight routes to Costa Rica, with Air Canada being the most popular option. An estimated 33% of those flying into Costa Rica choose to fly with Air Canada. If you’re unable to find tickets with Air Canada, then WestJet 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$ 207 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be C$ 685 and anything for C$ 522 or less is a good deal. C$ 2,892 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. Thursday 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, San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of C$ 207, while the second most affordable option is Liberia airport with an average airfare of C$ 231 for Liberia.

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 November 2025, there are 20 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.