Los Angeles to Costa Rica Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from Los Angeles to Costa Rica, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?
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Average flight time is 7 hours 50 minutes

The fastest flight time from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 7 hours 50 minutes

Los Angeles to Costa Rica flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 7 hours 50 minutes
Shortest flight duration 7 hours 50 minutes
Longest flight duration 7 hours 50 minutes
The average flight time from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 7 hours 50 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 2,752 miles / 4,430 km

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles has 1 airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

If you don't fancy flying from Los Angeles there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Costa Rica: Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Costa Rica airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Los Angeles: San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: San Diego to Costa Rica, Las Vegas to Costa Rica, Phoenix to Costa Rica and San Francisco to Costa Rica.

Los Angeles & Costa Rica local times and timezones

Los Angeles
PST -08:00
CST -06:00
Costa Rica
Los Angeles, United States is 2 hours behind of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

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Los Angeles to Costa Rica FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?

On average, the flight time from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 7 hours 50 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Los Angeles to Costa Rica could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Los Angeles and Costa Rica?

The distance between Los Angeles and Costa Rica is 2,752 miles or 4,430 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?

The shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 7 hours 50 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Los Angeles to Costa Rica?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Costa Rica is 7 hours 50 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Los Angeles and Costa Rica?

The time zone difference between Los Angeles and Costa Rica is -2 hours.