How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Costa Rica?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Costa Rica. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Costa Rica?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Costa Rica?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Costa Rica with an airline and back to California with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Costa Rica?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Costa Rica from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Costa Rica?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Costa Rica.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Costa Rica?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Costa Rica?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Costa Rica with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Costa Rica?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Costa Rica from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

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$214

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1 stopVolaris

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$225

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$226

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1 stopVolaris

25h 18mSJO-LAX

$227

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2 stopsSpirit Airlines

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24h 53mSJO-LAX

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6h 15mLIR-LAX

$354

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1 stopVolaris

8h 30mLAX-SJO

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1/19Sun

1 stopVolaris

8h 30mLAX-SJO

$80

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1 stopVolaris Costa Rica

23h 03mLAX-SJO

$99

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1 stopVolaris El Salvador

24h 18mLAX-SJO

$100

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1 stopVolaris El Salvador

10h 34mLAX-SJO

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$109

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$234

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25h 18mSJO-LAX

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nonstopUnited Airlines

6h 27mSJO-LAX

$399

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multi-stopUnited Airlines

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nonstopUnited Airlines

6h 27mSJO-LAX

$401

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multi-stopCopa Airlines

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multi-stopCopa Airlines

26h 08mSJO-SFO

$487

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multi-stopCopa Airlines

28h 27mLAX-SJO

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multi-stopCopa Airlines

19h 09mSJO-LAX

$513

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

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12/15Sun

multi-stopSpirit Airlines

19h 30mSJO-LAX

$546

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

12h 56mLAX-SJO

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multi-stopSpirit Airlines

19h 30mSJO-LAX

$551

Everything you need to know for your flight to Costa Rica

Cabin class types available on flights to California

First Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $1,747

Business Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $1,058

Prem Econ Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $1,327

Economy Class flights to Costa Ricafrom $324

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to California

Flights from Arcata to Costa Ricafrom $900

Flights from Burbank to Costa Ricafrom $371

Flights from Fresno to Costa Ricafrom $452

Flights from Imperial to Costa Ricafrom $1,541

Flights from Las Vegas to Costa Rica

Flights from Long Beach to Costa Ricafrom $1,143

Flights from Los Angeles to Costa Ricafrom $208

Flights from Medford to Costa Rica

Flights from Monterey to Costa Ricafrom $509

Flights from Oakland to Costa Ricafrom $307

Flights from Ontario to Costa Ricafrom $350

Flights from Palm Springs to Costa Ricafrom $595

Flights from Redding to Costa Ricafrom $832

Flights from Reno to Costa Rica

Flights from Sacramento to Costa Ricafrom $365

Flights from San Diego to Costa Ricafrom $362

Flights from San Francisco to Costa Ricafrom $397

Flights from San Jose to Costa Ricafrom $341

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Costa Ricafrom $523

Flights from Santa Ana to Costa Ricafrom $396

Flights from Santa Rosa to Costa Ricafrom $997

Flights from Tijuana to Costa Rica

Flights from Yosemite National Park to Costa Ricafrom $366

Flights from Yuma to Costa Rica

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Costa Rica?

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Costa Rica?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Costa Rica?

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Costa Rica?

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