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Flights from Austin to Costa Rica

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Airlines flying Austin to Costa Rica

United Airlines logoUnited Airlines

Approximately $360 - $620 economy round trip; premium cabin Approximate: $900 - $1,500

Direct · 7h 00m - 9h 30m total (AUS-IAH ~1h 25m + 2-3h layover + IAH-SJO ~3h 40m)

American Airlines logoAmerican Airlines

Approximately $370 - $640 economy round trip; premium cabin Approximate: $950 - $1,600

Direct · 6h 30m - 10h total depending on hub (DFW shortest ~6h 30m; MIA ~7h 30m; CLT longest)

Southwest Airlines logoSouthwest Airlines

Approximately $340 - $580 economy round trip (no change fees; Wanna Get Away fares)

Direct · 7h 00m - 10h total (AUS-HOU ~1h + connection + HOU-SJO ~3h 40m); same-carrier connection

Delta Air Lines logoDelta Air Lines

Approximately $380 - $660 economy round trip; premium cabin Approximate: $1,000 - $1,600

Direct · 7h 30m - 10h 30m total (AUS-ATL ~2h 15m + connection + ATL-SJO ~3h 45m)

Spirit Airlines logoSpirit Airlines

Approximately $260 - $480 economy round trip base fare (a la carte bags/seats extra)

Direct · 8h - 12h total (longer layovers typical on ultra-low-cost itineraries)

Visa for Costa Rica

🟢 Visa-free for US passport holders

90-day visa-free for US passport holders (proof of onward travel required)

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Airport transfer in Costa Rica

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Flight delayed or cancelled?

If your Austin to Costa Rica flight was delayed more than 3 hours or cancelled, you may be entitled to up to €600 in compensation under EU/UK rules — even if you flew a non-EU airline. Free to check, no win no fee.

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