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Return
Price
Kuala LumpurSan José
KUL - SJO
KULSJO
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 8/5
15:30-23:52
2 stops46h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 14/5
01:06-14:15
2 stops47h 09m
Kuala LumpurSan José
KUL - SJO
KULSJO
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 8/5
23:45-23:30
2 stops37h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 15/5
10:10-07:05
3 stops54h 55m
Kuala LumpurSan José
KUL - SJO
KULSJO
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Thu 8/5
09:30-15:05
2 stops67h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 15/5
12:27-14:45
2 stops36h 18m
Kuala LumpurSan José
KUL - SJO
KULSJO
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Mon 21/4
14:15-19:37
2 stops43h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 30/4
13:30-06:00
2 stops50h 30m
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica
How long is the flight to Costa Rica?
On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Costa Rica takes 38 hours 13 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Rainfall in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.
Temperature in Costa Rica by month
Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).
What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?
Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 25 March 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are Liberia and San José.
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 25 March 2025.
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Christian,Feb 2025
YUL - DOH
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Christian,Feb 2025
YUL - DOH
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Christian,Feb 2025
YUL - DOH
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Christian,Feb 2025
YUL - DOH
FAQs about flying to Costa Rica
Costa Rica climate
Costa Rica is a tropical country with little variation in temperature throughout the year. You will encounter a lot of rain if you visit between May and November, the significantly rainy season. The coastal temperatures are hotter at an average of 32 degrees, but sea breezes make it much more comfortable. The highland areas are cool at night and warm during the day.
Getting around Costa Rica
Since most Costa Ricans don’t own cars public transport, apart from the railway, is very well developed
Buses are the cheapest option to get around but tend to be rather uncomfortable and chaotic.
Taxis are probably the best choice for longer journeys and can be hired by the hour or for the entire day.
Cars and motorcycles are readily available for hire
Commuter flights in Costa Rica are the easiest way to get around the country with a choice of two domestic airlines: Sansa and NatureAir.
What is good to know if travelling to Costa Rica?- Spoil yourself with a day of pampering. Drive to the Tabacon Hot Springs & Resort in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area and spend the afternoon soaking in a volcanically heated mineral bath or indulge in a spa treatment.
- Take a two-hour tour through the tropical gardens of the Butterfly Farm and watch as hundreds of colourful butterflies flutter around you. If you get there extra early for the morning tour you can watch a metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.
- Visit the Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve that covers 25,688 acres of forest, home to thousands of species of plants and hundreds of birds and mammals. Then head to the quaint town of Santa Elena that’s renowned for its delicious cheese.
- If you only visit one park in Costa Rica, this is definitely the one: the Manuel Antonio National Park. Spend the day exploring the spectacular rain forest, home to the spider monkey, sloths and hundreds of bird species. After walking through the forest find a trail leading to the water and take a dip in the white-sand beach.
- One of the most remarkable museums in Costa Rica is the Museo de Jade Marco Fidel Tristan that boasts a large collection of pre-Columbian jade artifacts and polychrome terra cotta pieces.
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