What is the average price for a flight to Costa Rica with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to Costa Rica averages C$ 795 for a return flight and around C$ 340 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Costa Rica?

WestJet frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Costa Rica, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to Costa Rica besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as WestJet, Air Canada and Avianca also operate flights to Costa Rica. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

United Airlines flights to Costa Rica (CR0) from C$ 206

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Liberia2 stopsC$ 343

San José2 stopsC$ 543

Liberia2 stopsC$ 343

San José2 stopsC$ 543

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Recent round-trip United Airlines flight deals from Canada to Costa Rica

Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

5:11 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.

YOW

LIR

20h 44m

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1:01 p.m. - 1:32 p.m.

LIR

YOW

22h 31m

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C$ 357United Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

9:45 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

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28h 10m

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1:01 p.m. - 1:32 p.m.

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22h 31m

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C$ 358United Airlines

Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

7:30 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

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LIR

18h 40m

2 stops

1:20 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.

LIR

YOW

18h 43m

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C$ 377United Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May

2:40 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

YOW

LIR

23h 30m

2 stops

3:27 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.

LIR

YOW

20h 32m

2 stops

C$ 383United Airlines

Thu, 9 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

7:30 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

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LIR

20h 55m

2 stops

3:27 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.

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YOW

20h 32m

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C$ 387United Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 23 Apr

5:55 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.

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LIR

20h 00m

2 stops

1:20 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.

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YOW

22h 39m

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C$ 388United Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May

3:53 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

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22h 17m

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1:20 p.m. - 10:04 a.m.

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18h 44m

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C$ 389United Airlines

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

7:30 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

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LIR

20h 55m

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1:20 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.

LIR

YOW

18h 43m

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C$ 396United Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

6:10 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.

YYZ

LIR

13h 27m

1 stop

1:01 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.

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30h 17m

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C$ 399United Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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LIR

17h 00m

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7:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

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28h 45m

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C$ 400United Airlines

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Low season	September
High season	February
Cheapest flight	C$ 206
Average price round-trip	C$ 674

Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Prices

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Tuesday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 657. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when round-trip prices are C$ 777 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost C$ 760 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,061 and C$ 844 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to Costa Rica?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to Costa Rica, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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What is the average price for a flight to Costa Rica with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to Costa Rica averages C$ 795 for a return flight and around C$ 340 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Costa Rica?
WestJet frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Costa Rica, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to Costa Rica besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as WestJet, Air Canada and Avianca also operate flights to Costa Rica. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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6.6Food

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Provide some Asian movies.....Chinese or Taiwan or some of the International films winners and better documentaries

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

2.0 Poor

Saachi, Feb 2026

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

10.0 Wonderful

Srinivas, Feb 2026

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2.0 Poor

Melanie, Feb 2026

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

2.0 Poor

Christopher, Feb 2026

Flight landed 2 hours late

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2026

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

10.0 Wonderful

Maria, Feb 2026

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

2.0 Poor

Annie Caroline, Feb 2026

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

6.0 Okay

Irene, Feb 2026

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Tuesday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 657. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when round-trip prices are C$ 777 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost C$ 760 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,061 and C$ 844 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to Costa Rica?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to Costa Rica, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

How many airports are there in Costa Rica?

There are 2 airports in Costa Rica. The busiest airport is Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), with 59% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

An average direct flight from Canada to Costa Rica takes 15h 47m, covering a distance of 7478 km. The shortest route is Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) to Liberia (LIR) with an average flight time of 5h 20m.

What are the most popular destinations in Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Liberia (62% of total searches to Costa Rica). The next most popular destination is San José (38%).

FAQs for flying to Costa Rica with United Airlines

What is the average price for a flight to Costa Rica with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to Costa Rica averages C$ 795 for a return flight and around C$ 340 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to Costa Rica?

WestJet frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to Costa Rica, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to Costa Rica besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as WestJet, Air Canada and Avianca also operate flights to Costa Rica. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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