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Find cheap flights from Edmonton to Costa Rica from C$ 356

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San José
San José2 stopsC$ 583
Liberia
Liberia1 stopC$ 577

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FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Can I fly non-stop from Edmonton to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    It is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Costa Rica (SJO). However, Air Transat and Air Canada operate flights that stop once in Toronto (YYZ). Delta also offers a one-stop flight with a connection city in Los Angeles (LAX). You can also find a number of flights between YEG and SJO with two stops.

  • Can I rent a car from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) when my plane lands in Edmonton?

    You can reserve a car at one of the on-site car rental agencies in the arrival section of the SJO terminal. Or you could save some money on extra fees by reserving a car at a nearby off-site location and having them pick you up at the airport. Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise are some of the car rental agencies at SJO.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Edmonton to Costa Rica?

    Tourists traveling from Edmonton to Costa Rica do not need a visa as long as they intend to leave within 180 days. However, to enter the country, you need to have a passport that remains valid for at least one day after entry, proof that you have at least $100 USD per month of your stay in Costa Rica, and a return ticket or onward travel that is within the 180-day time frame.

  • Where can I park my car affordably at the Edmonton International Airport (YEG) when I fly to Costa Rica?

    At the Edmonton Airport, you can park in the Value Park lot. At this affordable long-term lot, you can get assistance with your luggage or if you have car trouble. Security patrols this lot which includes accessible parking. It is a short walk from the terminal, or you can take a free shuttle to the terminals.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Costa Rica.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Costa Rica from Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edmonton 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 Edmonton up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Morning departure is around 17% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Travelers flying from Edmonton to Costa Rica will most likely depart from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Situated south of downtown Edmonton, this airport serves as a hub for Flair Airlines, WestJet, Swoop, and Central Mountain Air, among other airlines.
  • The most popular destination for passengers flying from Edmonton to Costa Rica is the capital city of San Jose. You will be arriving at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Serving as the primary gateway to central Costa Rica, this airport serves as a hub for Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca Costa Rica, and Sansa Airlines.
  • When you are booking an airline ticket from Edmonton (YEG) to the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO), be very careful that you make your reservation for the correct San Jose. Do not inadvertently purchase a ticket for San Jose, California. The code for the San Jose, California airport is SJC, which sounds similar to SJO.
  • If you would like to wait for your flight to Costa Rica in refined comfort at the Edmonton International Airport, you can pay an entrance fee to access the exclusive Plaza Premium Lounge. Located in the Domestic/International Departures, this lounge is on Level 2 near Gate 54.
  • Flights from Edmonton YEG to Costa Rica also land in the city of Liberia, in the northwest of the country. You will land at the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR). WestJet operates several flights with one stop in Calgary (YYC), Air Canada with one stop in Montreal (YUL) or Toronto (YYZ), and United with one stop in Denver (DEN).
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Edmonton to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edmonton to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Air TransatOverall score based on 497 reviews
7.7boarding
7.1comfort
6.7food
6.9entertainment
8.3crew
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Super unproffesional flight . Flight attendants were unproffesional. I could hear them gossiping about theor boyfriends the whole trip

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr. 2024CUN - YYZ
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Super unproffesional flight . Flight attendants were unproffesional. I could hear them gossiping about theor boyfriends the whole trip

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

Actually the flight was on time. New plane, food was okay but not great.

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

Great boarding. Everything was on time. Plane was a bit old and the crew could have provided better drink service.

Boarding was a little chaotic but it was a very large flight. It just wasn’t fast. And there was no noticeable difference between zones boarding.

Crew was pleasant. Aircraft was very dated and uncomfortable for our nearly 4 hour flight. We were in row 17 and they ran out of purchasable food by the time they got to us.

We were lucky enough to arrive at the right time. The staff at YYZ did our complete check in and luggage tags for us. Even made sure we knew where we were to head next and how to get there. It truly was one of the best and easiest check inside. Thanks team.

Compagnie efficace et bons prix. Les sièges en classe club pourraient être plus confortables.

Lisbon, make sure to get food , coffee prior to going to boarding gates as there is no food being served after. Only vending machines. A lot of check points to get to the boarding gates. Not enough seating for passengers waiting to board. Crew was very courteous and kind.

For some reason there was a change in the cockpit which delayed us by an hour

Menu selection was limited and not appropriate for a flight of this length

I like WJ but I don’t like traveling anymore

Good flight. No I’m seat entertainment. But my phone worked just fine on the west jet app.

4 hour delay, lost our bags, staff was loud and it was an overnight flight

We were late boarding, but it all worked out. So, no problem.

It was good but not comfortable seat with the long legged persons.

No problems here. WestJet does a good job, even on their short haul flights

I didn't like anything, Westjet cancelled the flight the morning we were to leave.

Boarding was fine, but then we were delayed a while due to some baggage issues, then de-icing.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

Great crew, friendly. Found the trip long just sitting with no onboard entertainment

I think Air Canada is the only airline I've flown where they don't give you at least a free cookie.

All but one of four were on time. One was delayed for an hour

Got the email to check in but when I tried to check in it said "cannot connect to server", so checked in at the desk.

It took 5 hour to get a crew to D Ice the plan. We had to sit on the runway for 5 hrs. in Calgary. It snows most of the winter. No proactive plan. In addition, after 3 calls to customer service they couldn't figure out how to have my wife and myself sit together on her birthday weekend. Everybody kept passing the buck. No decision from customer service, luggage drop off or check in team. The experience was a complete mess! I don't think we'll ever fly on this airline again.

my flight from Toronto to Chicago was horrible. we tried to land 3 times, couldn't. they went to Milwaukee & sat on the plane/runway for another 1.5 hours. then they flew us back to Toronto. we had to stay overnight. the communication was bad. just told us to wait for an email update. no credit, no voucher for my additional night in a hotel. nothing. I will not fly air Canada again.

The wifi I paid for did not work. The seats are tight.

The seats werr comfortable Would like a better snack that a tiny bag of pretzels

There were no free snacks…little pretzel bag or cookies like we had on our flight out.

Mostly crew good and the flight was safe and comfortable but service was lacking. For an overnight flight of 8hrs 50 it took some two hours to get served a drink and dinner after take off. I asked for Laurent Perrier champagne and was brought Perrier water, which I queried and asked where was the champagne. No response. The issue came up again an hour later when dinner was starting to be served and I was asked whether I wanted another drink, when I reminded I was still waiting for my first champagne! Apologies ensued but dinner service was quite slow. For breakfast I never did get served the hot course! So - no complaints and compliments on the safety of the flight but service underwhelming (and I brought them candies!)

No food provided and the tickets are expensive. At least provide a snack, it is a 4.5 hr flights for 600 dollars. Snack would be welcomed.

It's good value for the price. Snacks are available for a price but there is no meal. The flight was aboutr 40 mn late leaving, and the gate was not ready for the plaine in Ottawa. That took an extra 15 mn once landed. You can use the express NEXUS line at Customs in Ottawa if you have a NEXUS card. I thought it was worth paying an extra $50 for extra leg room on the flight.

Good flight and all but airlines are now moving away from providing anything as part of the flight which was previously included, ie in flight entertainment service or snacks.

The real problem with Sunwing is that they are totally undependable. Plane was supposed to heave at 8:20 pm from Varadero to Toronto. Instead because of delays on their part, finally left at 2:30 AM Same thing happened a few days back to my family whereby they were delayed one full day. Throughout the process, no one told them anything. They found out by accident from another passenger after waiting a few hours in the hotel all for nothing Same thing happened with my daughter and husband last year with delays which caused them to miss two days of s much needed 7 days break to Aruba No matter what the cost, I will nit fly Sunwing again and also encourage friends and values to never fly this hihh highly problematic airline

Edreams did not pay the airline and I had to buy another ticket to be able to travel and they still have not refunded my money

Why do I have to pay $20 to leave the airport? Why do I have to pay $25 for the carry on? This was my worst travelling experiences ever. This was my second time and my last time

Minimal service (no entertainment or snack) as advertised, so be prepared. Very friendly flight crew and staff. Excellent service all around

Most standard features are now to be paid as extra

I bought a 1-way ticket from Punta Cana home to Canada, surprise, when I got to the lineup at the airport Sunwing charges a 20 USD airport tax separately. I was told I should have known, though it is the only airline in the terminal that charges it (separately, USD only, no cards or local currency accepted). ATMs at the airport out of service, nowhere to purchase USD on-site. Local banks do not sell you USD if you don't have an account with them... Eventually I found a taxi driver to buy the currency from. Luckily I speak Spanish and am comfortable in the country on my own. I was able to find a solution as the Nexus greeter for Sunwing offered no help. Other Sunwing team members and flight crew I met later were much more helpful when I could not complete self-check-in (flying with carry-on only) as all the seats were locked and apparently could only be assigned at the desk (despite the greeter telling me to use the self-check-in).

Due to the onboard check on system malfunction, we were getting conflicting messages about the flight status. Found it very interesting that kayak gave us updates before the Sunwing app or representatives did.

Was not allowed to board because my KAYAK purchased ticket was declined / invalidated. DO NOT USE KAYAK.

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Edmonton - Costa Rica Flights

Departure:

Edmonton (YEG)Canada

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Costa Rica - Edmonton

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C$ 887