Lowest fares from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica
What to know before you book Toronto to San José, Costa Rica
Air Canada flies nonstop from Toronto to San José (SJO), Costa Rica's capital, with seasonal Air Transat and Porter flights in winter. If you're heading to the Guanacaste beaches on the Pacific coast, check flights into Liberia (LIR) too: it's much closer to them.
San José or Liberia?
San José is central: the best airport for the Arenal volcano area, the Caribbean coast and Manuel Antonio. Liberia is in the northwest, about an hour or less from many Guanacaste beaches. Driving between the two takes four hours or more.
Entry and the exit fee
Canadians don't need a visa for a tourist stay. You may be asked for proof of onward travel. Costa Rica's departure tax is usually included in your airline ticket now, but check your booking.
Green season
May to November, the rainy season, is usually cheapest, with mornings often dry. December to April is peak, especially around Christmas and March break.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Toronto to San José, Costa Rica at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat and Porter flights
- Flying time
- About 5h 05m nonstop
- Distance
- 3,777 km
- Leaving from
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ)
- Arriving at
- Juan Santamaría International (SJO), plus Liberia (LIR) near the Guanacaste beaches
- Time difference
- San José, Costa Rica is about 1 hour behind Toronto (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- The green season (May to November) is usually cheapest; December to April is peak.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Costa Rica; you may be asked for proof of onward travel. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Toronto to San José, Costa Rica
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Toronto to San José, Costa Rica fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $251 one way, on Nov 3, 2026 (for travel in December 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $265 to $387: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $265 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $369 over 15 days); priciest: December 2026 (median $654)
- Airlines selling these fares
- United Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada, Air Canada, American Airlines
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (15 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Toronto to San José, Costa Rica for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat and Porter flights. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Hamilton (YHM), about an hour away, has budget flights on some routes, so compare it too.
- Getting to the airport in Toronto: The UP Express train runs from Pearson to Union Station in about 25 minutes, usually far cheaper than a taxi.
- Arriving in San José, Costa Rica: Compare Liberia (LIR) if you're heading to the Pacific beaches, since it can save hours of driving.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Toronto to San José, Costa Rica flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica?
In recent searches, round trips from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica started at $473 and one-way fares started at $265. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Toronto to Costa Rica?
Yes. Air Canada flies nonstop from Toronto Pearson to San José (SJO), and Air Transat and Porter add seasonal flights. For the Guanacaste beaches, compare flights into Liberia (LIR).
How long is the flight from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica?
A nonstop flight covers about 3,777 km and takes roughly 5h 05m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 7 to 9 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica?
Nonstop: Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat and Porter flights. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica?
The green season (May to November) is usually cheapest; December to April is peak. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve San José, Costa Rica?
San José, Costa Rica is served by Juan Santamaría International (SJO), plus Liberia (LIR) near the Guanacaste beaches. Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to San José, Costa Rica?
Canadians don't need a visa for tourist stays in Costa Rica; you may be asked for proof of onward travel. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
What's the time difference between Toronto and San José, Costa Rica?
San José, Costa Rica is about 1 hour behind Toronto (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Toronto to San José, Costa Rica fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $265 and $387 and the lowest we saw was $251. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to San José, Costa Rica?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: The green season (May to November) is usually cheapest; December to April is peak.