Direct Flights
British Airways is currently flying directly from the UK to San Jose, Costa Rica three times a week from London Gatwick until March 2026. From 25th October 2026 British Airways will be flying 5 times a week to San Jose International Airport from London Heathrow through to March 2027. The flights are scheduled to depart UK and Costa Rica on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the flight takes just under 11 hours.
Flights can vary considerably in price depending on season, but are currently from approx. £800 per person in shoulder season to over £1,200 per person in peak season (Dec to Feb).
Via US
There are flights from London Heathrow and Manchester Airports to Costa Rica via the US that have same day connections through cities such as Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas and New York. Most flights from the US arrive at San Jose Airport in the Central Valley, an ideal location to start a tour of Costa Rica, however, there are flights with United Airlines and American Airlines that arrive at Liberia airport in the northern Pacific region, ideal for the Pacific coast and surfing towns.
Flights via the US require that you pass through US immigration when connecting which requires application of a US Visa Waiver at least 72 hours prior to arrival if you are a British passport holder. At Naturally Costa Rica we can arrange itineraries that include a holiday combining time in the US with a stay in Costa Rica, please contact us to discuss further on 0208 274 8510 or email your requirements to info@naturallycostarica.co.uk.
Via Madrid
Flights are available with Iberian Airlines via Madrid to San José.
Via Mexico
AeroMexico has direct flights from Mexico City to San José Airport in Costa Rica, and also flights from London Heathrow to Mexico City so it should be possible to connect from the UK to Costa Rica via Mexico City.
Via Colombia
Avianca has connecting flights from London Heathrow via Bogota. Avianca has a good safety record and comfortable economy seats, however, the meal offering and service is a lower standard than European and US Airlines, definitely worth consideration when flight prices are competitive.
