Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Costa Rica starting at $240
If you have been meaning to visit Costa Rica, now is a good time to book. JetBlue is offering round-trip flights from select airports to San Jose (SJO) starting at just $240.
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Deal basics
Airline: JetBlue
Routes: JFK/FLL/LAX/EWR/PHL/LGA/BWI/JAX/MSY/LGA and others to SJO.
How to book: Directly with JetBlue
Travel dates: June and September — October
This deal was originally sent out from Scott’s Cheap Flights, which offers alerts for discounted economy flights via its Premium membership, which costs $49 per year. Users can also upgrade to the Elite membership for $199 per year and receive alerts for premium economy, business-class and first-class deals.
Related: The Costa Rica trip of a lifetime
Sample flights
This deal is for flying on JetBlue. To find the best price, I began my search with Google Flights. Select JetBlue in the airline section to narrow down available flights. After that, choose SJO as the destination and plug in the airport you are leaving from. I chose JFK and mid-September dates, and found nonstop flights for $240 in JetBlue's Blue Basic category.
There are also flights available from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Jose (SJO) for $262 round trip. Both the departure and arrival are direct flights.
JetBlue's Blue Basic is their most economic fare option and that fare class does not include a carry-on or seat selection, nor does it let you make ticket changes. If these travel options are important to you, consider upgrading to JetBlue's Blue fare, which is an additional $80 for this specific round-trip flight.
Related: Jetblue's TrueBlue rewards program
Maximize your purchase
Using a card such as The Platinum Card® from American Express will allow you to earn 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, which will allow you to maximize your rewards.
Other notable travel cards with competitive rewards on airfare purchases include the Citi Prestige® Card (5 points per dollar), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3 points per dollar), American Express® Gold Card (3 points per dollar) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2 points per dollar).
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Bottom line
JetBlue is a favorite among travelers as it offers comfortable seats and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some of the flights featured in this deal are more than 60% off JetBlue's traditional prices.
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise and San Jose is regularly cited for its affordability, scenery, food and nightlife so there is something for every traveler.
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Why We Chose It
Build your loyalty to Delta by applying for the carrier's mid-tier card option, the Delta SkyMiles Platinum card. The annual fee is quickly recouped by the card's travel perks, such as an application credit to Global Entry or TSA Precheck, annual companion certificate and so much more. Plus you can fast-track to elite status simply through card spend.Pros
- Earn bonus Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) and an Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) waiver when you hit specific spending thresholds with your card within a calendar year
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year
- Statement credit for TSA PreCheck/Global Entry fee (up to $100)
- First checked bag free
Cons
- Doesn't make sense if you don't fly Delta
- SkyMiles aren't the most valuable airline currency
- Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months.
- Receive a Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal of your Card. Payment of the government imposed taxes and fees of no more than $80 for roundtrip domestic flights (for itineraries with up to four flight segments) is required. Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. See terms and conditions for details.
- Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights. Plus enjoy Main Cabin 1 Priority Boarding and settle into your seat sooner.
- New: Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.
- Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
- Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
- Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.
- Enjoy a per-visit rate of $50 per person for Card Members and up to two guests to enter the Delta Sky Club when traveling on a Delta flight.
- Fee Credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® after you apply through any Authorized Enrollment Provider. If approved for Global Entry, at no additional charge, you will receive access to TSA PreCheck.
- Earn up to 20,000 Medallion® Qualification Miles (MQMs) with Status Boost® per year. After you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, you can earn 10,000 MQMs up to two times per year, getting you closer to Medallion® Status. MQMs are used to determine Medallion® Status and are different than miles you earn toward flights.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- $250 Annual Fee.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees