If you are using a travel agent to book your cheap flight to Costa Rica, make sure you always specify you want the “lowest possible fare”. You also want to make sure you are landing at Juan Santamaria International airport as it is the biggest airport in the country. Another airport you might want to try is the Liberia Costa Rica airport. This is located in Liberia Costa Rica which is about 4 hours from San Jose. There are not many other nearby airports other then these two.

If you do not use these central airports, you will quickly discover that there may be specials which do not fall under “economy” or “APEX.” If you want to fly first class you can forget about saving money all together as these seats are reserved early because it is a long flight and are rarely discounted.

When it comes to deals on cheap flights to Costa Rica you should understand that not every travel agent will be an expert in saving money or even motivated to find the cheapest ticket for your trip. They may not know about a great deal the next cubicle has been selling all week, or the commission may not merit bothering much or even letting you know about it at all. That’s why it is important for you to also do your own research on airfare, hotel and car rentals in Costa Rica. You might also want to check out some of the popular travel guides such as Fodors to find some good tips on discount hotels, vacation rentals and beach resorts in Costa Rica. You can also use the book to find San Jose restaurants. Moreover, you can use Fodors travel guide to really plan your whole trip.

When it comes to finding cheap flights to Costa Rica on the Internet, it is not the same as getting the cheapest from a travel agency. As with any travel agent who specializes in Costa Rica, you may be offered the lowest price, an average price, or a test price. You still have to make comparisons and be prepared to act fast when a great price is offered. A good strategy is to book the best-value, fully-refundable fare early, then continue looking for something better to pop up, if it does, you can return your original refundable ticket. You can also search for chartered flights to Costa Rica. Many companies offer holiday packages including accommodation and or tours to Costa Rica, and sometimes the entire package is cheaper than a separate flight. You aren’t obliged to stay in their beach resort, of course. But you can get a nice discount at the first class Hilton Papagayo Resort if you book your airfare and flights and airport car rentals via their website.

Another helpful tip is if you want to travel domestically inside Costa Rica is to use Costa Rica Airlines. When your travel agent books all of your flights together sometimes you can get a better deal if she uses Costa Rica Airlines for domestic airfare. A great place to check out on your domestic travel is Manuel Antonio Costa Rica. You can get their on Costa Rica Airlines popular service by flying to the nearby airport in Quepos, Costa Rica. The city of Manuel Antonio has some of most lush rainforest. There is also the Manuel Antonio National Park that has protected rainforest. It is well known that Manuel Antonio has first class vacation rentals and discount hotels. The city of San Jose also has great tours of the rainforest.

It is best not to time your trip to Costa Rica or book flights to San Jose between December through January and July through August because these times are popular tourist high seasons. Costa Rica airfares and discount hotel prices outside these months are usually lower. The general rule that flying on strange days and times is cheaper, is also valid here and popular. If you don’t include a reserved weekend in your itinerary, airlines assume you’re a business traveler, and bill you accordingly. Often the best deals on cheap flights to Costa Rica are offered directly by airline websites. But you got to reserve early. In some cases you sign-up with the airline and they notify you via email of hugely-restricted but incredibly cheap specials a few days before the flight.

If you are coming from The United States we strongly urge you to check out United Airlines website as they are known to offer some really cheap flights to Costa Rica with great service. They also have one of the most up to date lists of discount hotels and beach resorts.We have also seen great deals on the Hilton Papagayo Resort there as well. You can also reserve your airport car rentals there too.