A new fare deal now offers the chance to fly to Costa Rica at a huge discount. Several airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, have flights to the tropical nation available for as low as $212 round-trip.
Thanks to its wildly diverse landscapes, Costa Rica offers tourists a wide variety of things to do. From hiking or zip lining through its lush rainforests or surfing along some of its most beautiful beaches, you’ll find no shortage of activities to pursue in Costa Rica. As an added bonus, the country is also recognized as an ecotourism pioneer.
This sale includes flights to both San Jose (the capital of Costa Rica) and Liberia, Costa Rica. San Jose is the geographic and cultural center of the country, with plenty of museums, theaters and other attractions to plan a trip to. Adventure travelers and beach lovers, on the other hand, will be interested in Liberia rentals for sale, which are close to the lush rainforests of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province and popular destinations like Playa Hermosa. If you want to indulge in the “Pura Vida” mantra that defines Costa Rica, Liberia is the place to visit.
The travel window for discounted fares is from late August to February of next year, but the best availability is in the fall of 2024. The deal’s flights from Baltimore and Washington, DC have layovers and are basic economy tickets. There are also nonstop flights from Miami.
All fares except United fares include a carry-on bag. Checked baggage costs $35 to $40 per bag. Some of the lowest fares featured in these deals can be booked through an online travel agency.
Deal Basics
Airlines: American Airlines, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
ways: Miami, Baltimore and Washington, DC, to Liberia and San Jose, Costa Rica
How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Dates of travel: From now till February 2025
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Sample flights
Let’s start with the nonstop offerings from Miami. American has good availability on nonstop routes from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose in September and October. For these round-trip options, you’ll find prices starting at $212.
If you live in Baltimore and can travel on relatively short notice, you can get great deals on flights to Liberia, Costa Rica. American has late August travel from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Liberia’s Guanacaste Airport (LIR) for just $239 round-trip.
Yes, this itinerary includes layovers each way, but according to Google Flights data it’s an amazing price for this route.
United has a round-trip fare from Baltimore to Liberia in December at $263. It is an especially great time to visit Costa Rica because the weather is generally mild and dry.
Flights to Liberia from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC are available on United from $246 round-trip. Like the Baltimore routes, this one includes a layover each way.
This route has solid availability even in December. We found this itinerary with United for $263 round-trip.
Related: 13 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica for Beach Visits or Hiking Trips
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Bottom line
The best prices in this deal are for itineraries in September and October, especially for nonstop fares to Miami. However, travelers to the Baltimore and Washington, DC, area also have some great options in November and December. As always: the more flexible your travel schedule, the better your chance of getting the lowest prices.
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