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.

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 12h 30m 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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Air Transat

16 Jan

YEG

26h 05m

1 stop

LIR

23 Jan

LIR

19h 34m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 315

Air Transat

17 Jan

YEG

22h 30m

1 stop

LIR

22 Jan

LIR

31h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 347

Air Transat

17 Jan

YEG

30h 25m

1 stop

LIR

23 Jan

LIR

19h 34m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 354

Air Transat

18 Jan

YEG

26h 05m

1 stop

LIR

25 Jan

LIR

20h 54m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 362

Air Transat

17 Jan

YYC

24h 40m

1 stop

LIR

26 Jan

LIR

30h 51m

1 stop

YYC

C$ 362

Air Transat

28 Dec

YVR

28h 55m

1 stop

LIR

18 Jan

LIR

32h 45m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 364

Air Transat

16 Jan

YEG

26h 05m

1 stop

LIR

22 Jan

LIR

31h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 365

Air Transat

17 Jan

YEG

30h 25m

1 stop

LIR

25 Jan

LIR

28h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 369

Air Transat

17 Jan

YYC

24h 40m

1 stop

LIR

25 Jan

LIR

21h 15m

1 stop

YYC

C$ 369

Air Transat

15 Jan

YEG

23h 40m

1 stop

LIR

22 Jan

LIR

31h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 372

Air Transat

18 Jan

YEG

26h 05m

1 stop

LIR

22 Jan

LIR

31h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 380

Air Transat

14 Jan

YEG

26h 05m

1 stop

LIR

25 Jan

LIR

28h 04m

1 stop

YEG

C$ 387

Flights to San José

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Air Transat

5 Jan

YQB

6h 10m

SJO

19 Jan

SJO

5h 35m

YQB

C$ 366

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15 Dec

YQB

6h 10m

SJO

22 Dec

SJO

5h 35m

YQB

C$ 397

Air Transat

5 Jan

YQB

6h 10m

SJO

21 Jan

SJO

14h 20m

1 stop

YQB

C$ 403

Air Transat

16 Jan

YUL

18h 05m

1 stop

SJO

29 Jan

SJO

5h 40m

YUL

C$ 433

Air Transat

2 Jan

YQB

11h 00m

1 stop

SJO

16 Jan

SJO

14h 20m

1 stop

YQB

C$ 439

Air Transat

14 Nov

YUL

10h 35m

1 stop

SJO

27 Nov

SJO

5h 40m

YUL

C$ 488

Air Transat

7 Jan

YQB

11h 00m

1 stop

SJO

19 Jan

SJO

5h 35m

YQB

C$ 496

Air Transat

18 Dec

YUL

6h 00m

SJO

27 Dec

SJO

5h 40m

YUL

C$ 502

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2 Dec

YUL

8h 10m

1 stop

SJO

11 Dec

SJO

5h 40m

YUL

C$ 517

Multiple Airlines

5 Jan

YQB

14h 00m

2 stops

SJO

19 Jan

SJO

5h 35m

YQB

C$ 517

Multiple Airlines

4 Jan

YQB

26h 05m

3 stops

SJO

19 Jan

SJO

5h 35m

YQB

C$ 518

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2 Dec

YUL

6h 00m

SJO

11 Dec

SJO

5h 40m

YUL

C$ 520

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1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.YYC Calgary-LIR Liberia

24h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:45 p.m. - 12:36 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYC Calgary

30h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 362Air Transat

Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

9:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-LIR Liberia

28h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:35 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.LIR Liberia-YVR Vancouver Intl

32h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 364Air Transat

Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

5h 53mdirect

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 405Porter Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

10:20 a.m. - 4:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

7h 38m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 414Porter Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

2:48 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

23h 08m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:35 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

28h 43m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 424United Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 2 Mar

2:00 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

23h 56m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 p.m. - 2:18 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

20h 03m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 424United Airlines

Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

3:20 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-LIR Liberia

14h 05m2 stops Victoria Intl Calgary

7:15 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.LIR Liberia-YVR Vancouver Intl

11h 25m1 stop Calgary

C$ 449WestJet

Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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

5h 40mdirect

3:20 p.m. - 8:46 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 26m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 456Air Canada

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

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

5h 40mdirect

3:20 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

21h 03m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Ottawa

C$ 456Air Canada

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

5:40 a.m. - 7:01 a.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

26h 21m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Winnipeg

1:50 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 50mdirect

C$ 457WestJet

Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

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

5h 25mdirect

12:40 p.m. - 8:13 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 528Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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

5h 25mdirect

12:40 p.m. - 8:13 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 529Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

6h 00mdirect

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

5h 30mdirect

C$ 585Air Transat

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

6:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 45mdirect

11:25 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 45mdirect

C$ 599Air Transat

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

27h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 11:49 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 687United Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

9:44 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

28h 26m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 9:54 a.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

18h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 687United Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

5:45 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

20h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 745WestJet

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

5:45 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LIR Liberia

20h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:15 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LIR Liberia-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 748WestJet

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 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

9:40 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

12h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 754Avianca

Sat, 15 Aug - Sun, 23 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

4:00 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

30h 35m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 754Avianca

Fri, 14 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

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8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

5h 53mdirect

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 405Porter Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

5h 53mdirect

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 415Porter Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

9:45 a.m. - 2:29 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 44mdirect

3:20 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 21mdirect

C$ 460WestJet

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

9:45 a.m. - 2:29 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 44mdirect

3:20 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 21mdirect

C$ 461WestJet

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 1:10 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$ 472Air Canada

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 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$ 472Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

9:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 20mdirect

2:20 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 21mdirect

C$ 472Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

10:40 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 45mdirect

4:35 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 474Air Transat

Mon, 18 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

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

5h 45mdirect

4:35 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 474Air Transat

Sat, 26 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

9:30 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-LIR Liberia

5h 38mdirect

1:50 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.LIR Liberia-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 10mdirect

C$ 474Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 28 Apr

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryLiberia

YYC Calgary - LIR Liberia

YYCLIR

Calgary

Sun 17/1

1:45 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

Liberia

Tue 26/1

5:45 p.m.-12:36 a.m.

1 stop30h 51m

C$ 362

VancouverLiberia

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIR Liberia

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Mon 28/12

9:40 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop28h 55m

Liberia

Mon 18/1

4:35 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop32h 45m

C$ 364

Quickest round-trip

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 11/11

8:40 a.m.-1:33 p.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

Liberia

Fri 20/11

2:35 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 405

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 9/11

10:20 a.m.-4:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

Liberia

Fri 20/11

2:35 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 414

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 19/1

2:48 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops23h 08m

Liberia

Tue 2/3

8:35 a.m.-2:18 p.m.

2 stops28h 43m

C$ 424

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 26/1

2:00 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops23h 56m

Liberia

Wed 10/2

5:15 p.m.-2:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 03m

C$ 424

VancouverLiberia

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIR Liberia

YVRLIR

Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/9

3:20 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 05m

Liberia

Sun 20/9

7:15 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 25m

C$ 449

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/11

9:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

3:20 p.m.-8:46 a.m.

1 stop16h 26m

C$ 456

TorontoLiberia

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - LIR Liberia

YYZLIR

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/11

9:30 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

3:20 p.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops21h 03m

C$ 456

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 11/12

5:40 a.m.-7:01 a.m.

2 stops26h 21m

Liberia

Sun 20/12

1:50 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 50m

C$ 457

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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$ 190 with Avianca, C$ 197 with Air Canada, and C$ 198 with Copa Airlines.

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 170
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 362
Fastest flight time	5h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 170 (Toronto Pearson 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$ 362 (Calgary to Liberia).

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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Canada takes 5h 45m (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?

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$ 227 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be C$ 797 and anything for C$ 673 or less is a good deal. C$ 2,861 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 Friday 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$ 227, while the second most affordable option is San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport with an average airfare of C$ 315 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.