Costa Rica

$109+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Costa Rica

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IAD — SJO
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Dulles Intl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$109
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/212:25 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/1811:13 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$256
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/162:25 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop18h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 8/272:42 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop19h 58mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/8$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/52:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Tue 8/125:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/8$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:03 amIAD - SJO
2 stops15h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/174:55 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$266
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:31 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop17h 30mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/174:57 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop9h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:25 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/112:01 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop18h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/86:00 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 8/141:25 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/10$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:10 amIAD - LIR
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1811:49 amLIR - IAD
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$303
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:55 amIAD - LIR
1 stop29h 00mAir Canada
Wed 12/31:55 pmLIR - IAD
1 stop24h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/138:19 pmIAD - LIR
1 stop21h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1810:00 amLIR - IAD
2 stops31h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$507
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/72:35 amIAD - LIR
2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1210:15 amLIR - IAD
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$548

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

2:25 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

4:17 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$250

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

10:08 pm-11:38 am

1 stop15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/20

1:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/16

2:25 pm-6:44 am

1 stop18h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

2:42 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 58m

$257

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

2:35 am-7:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

5:10 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$260

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

5:03 am-7:30 pm

2 stops15h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

4:55 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$266

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

3:31 pm-8:01 am

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

4:57 pm-3:22 am

1 stop9h 25m

$273

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

6:25 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Liberia

Thu 9/11

2:01 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 56m

$293

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Thu 8/14

1:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 56m

$294

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

6:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Mon 8/18

1:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 55m

$303

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/26

9:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Liberia

Wed 12/3

1:55 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$433

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated June 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Costa Rica, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $110 and $112 on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $264 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $111 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $219.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$179Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$248Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$275Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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