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Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Costa Rica from $251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MSN — SJO
May 21 — May 281
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Tue 5/28
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Madison to Costa Rica?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 56% on flights from Madison to Costa Rica compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $532. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $604.

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

Flights from Madison to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Madison to Costa Rica in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $454.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madison to Costa Rica (MSN - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Madison to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Madison to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Madison and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Madison to Costa Rica. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 9/74:28 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2012:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$381
Sat 9/77:21 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2012:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$391
Sun 8/116:26 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/242:25 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$401
Sun 8/116:34 amMSN - SJO
1 stop16h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/242:25 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$445
Fri 11/15:49 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$451
Fri 11/15:49 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/86:34 amSJO - MSN
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$459
Fri 8/96:50 amMSN - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/167:01 amSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$465
Fri 8/98:00 amMSN - SJO
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/167:01 amSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$471
Fri 8/96:50 amMSN - SJO
2 stops16h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/167:01 amSJO - MSN
2 stops38h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$473

Cheap United Airlines flights from Madison to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Madison and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Madison to Costa Rica. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 6/86:20 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:30 amSJO - MSN
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$528
Sat 7/68:35 amMSN - SJO
2 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/135:30 amSJO - MSN
2 stops16h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$603

Cheap Madison to Costa Rica flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Madison to Costa Rica specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Costa Rica in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 6/86:20 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:30 amSJO - MSN
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$528
Mon 5/205:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/246:15 amSJO - MSN
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$639
Mon 5/205:45 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/241:50 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$641
Mon 5/205:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/241:50 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$706
Mon 5/205:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$709
Mon 5/205:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop17h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$716
Mon 5/205:25 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/232:15 pmSJO - MSN
1 stop26h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$720
Sun 5/195:35 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/251:14 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops19h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$898
Sun 5/198:35 amMSN - LIR
1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2511:49 amLIR - MSN
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$907

Madison to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Madison and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Madison to Costa Rica in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/74:28 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2012:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$381
Sat 9/77:21 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2012:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$391
Sun 8/116:26 amMSN - SJO
2 stops14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/242:25 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$401
Sat 12/74:20 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:54 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$428
Sat 12/74:20 pmMSN - LIR
1 stop22h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:54 pmLIR - MSN
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$436
Sat 12/74:20 pmMSN - LIR
1 stop22h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/143:01 pmLIR - MSN
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$442
Sun 8/116:34 amMSN - SJO
1 stop16h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/242:25 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$445
Fri 11/15:49 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/82:53 pmSJO - MSN
2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$451
Fri 11/15:49 pmMSN - SJO
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/86:34 amSJO - MSN
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$459

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Madison

Search for one-way flight options from Madison to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Madison to Costa Rica. Those seeking round-trip flights from Madison to Costa Rica should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 6/1610:50 amMSN - SJO
2 stops24h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$251
Fri 6/146:20 amMSN - SJO
2 stops38h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$272
Sun 6/303:09 pmMSN - LIR
1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$343
Sun 6/306:18 pmMSN - LIR
2 stops19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$344
Fri 6/144:00 pmMSN - SJO
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$368
Sun 6/166:45 amMSN - SJO
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$422
Fri 6/1411:01 amMSN - SJO
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/14$535
Sun 6/307:40 amMSN - LIR
3 stops32h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,219
Fri 6/146:20 amMSN - SJO
3 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$4,091

Find flights from Madison to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/7

2 stops19h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/20

2 stops20h 52m

$381

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/7

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/20

2 stops20h 52m

$391

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/11

2 stops14h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops19h 37m

$401

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sun 8/11

1 stop16h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops19h 37m

$445

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Fri 11/1

2 stops20h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/8

2 stops20h 09m

$451

Madison Truax FieldLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/28

1 stop6h 48m

Liberia

Wed 10/2

1 stop8h 20m

$465

Madison Truax FieldLiberia

MSN - LIR

MSNLIR

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/28

2 stops25h 48m

Liberia

Wed 10/2

1 stop8h 20m

$469

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/8

2 stops14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops27h 35m

$528

Madison Truax FieldSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MSN - SJO

MSNSJO

Madison Truax Field

Sat 7/6

2 stops15h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops16h 02m

$603

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Deals found on 5/15

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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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Madison to Costa Rica. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Madison to Costa Rica?

    Located just 5.4 mi from the city center, Madison Truax Field (MSN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Madison.

  • Can I find flights from Madison to Costa Rica for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Madison to Costa Rica for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $381, but on average you can expect to pay $471.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $251 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $344 and Delta from $535 one-way.

  • What does MSN to SJO mean?

    Great question - MSN to SJO just means Madison Truax Field Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Madison to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Madison to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Madison to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Madison to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Madison to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Madison to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Madison to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Madison to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Madison to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$397Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$420Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$456Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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