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Liberia.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Liberia.$335 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Liberia.$335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Liberia.$335 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Liberia.$335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
Liberia.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Liberia.$385 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Liberia.$429 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Liberia.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Liberia on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.

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Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia

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San Jose to Liberia: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$335
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time51 mins
Most popular airlineSansa Regional
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia is $335. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
51 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia.
Sansa Regional, World Ticket Ltd and edelweiss air fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia.
As of June 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Liberia is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Liberia Airport on Friday, 22 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Liberia but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Liberia is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Sansa Regional offers the cheapest flight tickets to Liberia.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know

  • Around 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport.

  • San Jose and Liberia are in the same timezone, UTC-6.

  • Every week, there are 104 Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 05:40 SANSA Regional flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:10 with KLM.

  • Your SJO to LIR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport. When you're ready to start your Liberia holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Costa Rica:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with KLM on this route.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SJO and LIR include:

    • Miami International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Liberia Airport (LIR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport flight is $167. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $335. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SJO to LIR, book your journey seven months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJO to LIR.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • 79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)

Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia

  • Liberia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Liberia. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Liberia in May.

  • The warmest month in Liberia is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Liberia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • November sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to LIR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Liberia. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Costa Rica, consider Limon, about 274 kilometres east of Liberia. Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon are among the biggest draws.

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