Title: $89 Cheap Flights to Santa Maria - Expedia.com ![Lodging Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $89 Cheap Flights to Santa Maria [View $89 flight on Fri, May 22, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:IAH,to:SJO,departure:5/22/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:88.08&airProductToken=AQpcCi0IxnISBDQ5NzgYiDggzHAozNqNAzDl240DOEtAAFgBagNFQ09yB0syMVBNQzQKKwjGchICMzUYzHAgsnIotN-NAzD74I0DOEtAAVgBagNFQ09yB0syMVBNQzQSDAgBEAEYASoCRjkyABgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) [Santa Maria Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.dx6229362)[Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d6229362.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria.d6229362.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria.d6229362.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.d6229362.Destination-Travel-Guides) ## Popular airlines to Santa Maria - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AC.svg) Air Canada [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AC"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_B6.svg) JetBlue Airways [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AV.svg) Avianca [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AV"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AM.svg) Aeromexico [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Santa Maria, San José Province, Costa Rica,to:CMH,departure:4/12/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AM"}}]) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our OneKeyCash [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ## How much is the cheapest flight to Santa Maria? Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $89 for one-way flights and $210 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Frontier Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/F9.gif) Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25 IAH Houston SJO San José $210 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IAH,to:SJO,departure:5/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:IAH,departure:5/25/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:209.99&airProductToken=AQpeCi4IxnISBDQ5NzgYiDggzHAozNqNAzDl240DOEVAAFgBagRQQ18xcgdLMjFQTUM0CiwIxnISAjM1GMxwILJyKLTfjQMw--CNAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNApeCiwIxnISAjM0GLJyIMxwKIf4jQMw1fmNAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNAouCMZyEgQxNDE3GMxwIIg4KJSBjgMwvoKOAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNBIKCAEQARgBKgJGORgBIgQIARABKAIoAzAN) ![Spirit Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/nk.gif) Sun, May 17 - Fri, May 29 IAH Houston SJO San José $223 Roundtrip found 7 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IAH,to:SJO,departure:5/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:IAH,departure:5/29/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:222.28&airProductToken=AQpDCiAIzpYBEgQyODQwGIg4IOVaKPSbjQMwhZ2NAzhQQABYAQofCM6WARIDMzM1GOVaILJyKNOdjQMw_Z6NAzhQQAFYAQpDCh8IzpYBEgMzMzgYsnIg5VoovqaOAzD0p44DOFBAAFgBCiAIzpYBEgQyMjMyGOVaIIg4KKKyjgMw0bOOAzhQQAFYARIKCAEQARgBKgJOSxgBIgQIARABKAQwAQ) ![Volaris El Salvador](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/n3.gif) Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 11 MIA Miami SJO San José $246 Roundtrip found 15 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:MIA,to:SJO,departure:4/10/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:MIA,departure:4/11/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:245.30&airProductToken=AQovCi0IzmYSBDQzNTEYjAIgsnIolP-JAzC9gIoDOEFAAFgBagRaZXJvcgZBTFNTTjUKLwotCNFsEgQ0MDA0GLJyIIwCKLuIigMw3omKAzhOQABYAWoEWmVyb3IGTkxTU0MyEgoIARABGAEqAlk0GAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwDQ) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Wed, May 6 - Tue, Jun 2 MIA Miami SJO San José $304 Roundtrip just found [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:MIA,to:SJO,departure:5/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:MIA,departure:6/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:303.39&airProductToken=AQoyCjAIwYIBEgM1OTcYjAIgsnIoyaKMAzD8o4wDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT05ON05IQloKMgowCMGCARIDNDk4GLJyIIwCKOzQjgMwpdKOAzhCQABYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9OTjdOSEJaEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![Copa](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CM.gif) Wed, May 6 - Tue, Jun 2 MIA Miami SJO San José $306 Roundtrip just found [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:MIA,to:SJO,departure:5/6/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:MIA,departure:6/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:305.89&airProductToken=AQpiCi8Iw5oBEgMxNzMYjAIg78QBKNifjAMwkqGMAzhUQABYAWoDQkFTcghUTEE0VloyUwovCMOaARIDNzc5GO_EASCyciizo4wDMImkjAM4VEAAWAFqA0JBU3IIVExBNFZaMlMKYgovCMOaARIDMzkyGLJyIO_EASjX0Y4DMKrSjgM4VEAAWAFqA0JBU3IIVExBQVRaMlMKLwjDmgESAzQ0MRjvxAEgjAIo5tWOAzCo144DOFRAAFgBagNCQVNyCFRMQUFUWjJTEgoIARABGAEqAkNNGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ## Alternative airports near Santa Maria Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:SJO,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:CMH,departure:4/9/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) SJO Juan Santamaria Intl. Cheapest [Flights from $544 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:SJO,departure:4/5/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:CMH,departure:4/9/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to San José (SJO) ### May is typically the cheapest month to fly From $223 - $707 per traveler. ## Frequently asked questions ### What month is the cheapest to fly to Santa Maria? ### Which US cities fly direct to Santa Maria? > - Houston > - Orlando > - Fort Lauderdale > - Miami > - Atlanta ### How to find a cheap flight to Santa Maria? ### How to get a cheap last-minute flight to Santa Maria? ### How far in advance should I book a flight to Santa Maria? ### Which day of the week is the cheapest day to buy a plane ticket to Santa Maria? ### Which airlines fly to Santa Maria? > - Copa Airlines > - SANSA Regional > - GetJet Airlines > - AVIANCA ### Where do you fly into Santa Maria? ### How far is the airport from central Santa Maria? ### Can I save money by booking a Santa Maria trip package? ### Can I change or cancel my flight to Santa Maria? \*Flight schedules are subject to change. ## Book with confidence # Tips to find the cheapest flights to Santa Maria **The cheapest day to fly** Get started finding a cheap flight to Santa Maria on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you. **The cheapest month to fly** May is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Maria. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to Santa Maria. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute. **The most affordable time to book a flight** Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to Santa Maria, according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation. **The cheapest round-trip tickets to Santa Maria** The lowest price for round-trip flights to Santa Maria in 2026 starts from from $210, while one-way tickets start from from $89\. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to Santa Maria. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search. **The cheapest airlines flying to Santa Maria** Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, Volaris Costa Rica, American Airlines, Copa are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to Santa Maria. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to Santa Maria and countless more destinations worldwide. **The most affordable airports to fly into** To view the cheapest airports to fly into for Santa Maria, simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to Santa Maria. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia. **Save with a package** With Expedia's amazing [package deals](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals), you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your Santa Maria plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving. **Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to Santa Maria** If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to Santa Maria. **Stopover savings** The cheapest tickets to Santa Maria are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to Santa Maria. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved. **Get Expedia's Price Drop Protection** Price Drop Protection means that if your flight gets cheaper after booking, you'll be credited the difference\*. This gives you peace of mind that you're getting one of the cheapest flights to Santa Maria for your chosen departure. Expedia's Price Drop Protection is available for a small fee but is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. \*Terms apply. **Use our Price Tracking feature** Expedia's Price Tracking feature is another great tool that removes the guesswork from finding cheap flights to Santa Maria. Simply download the free Expedia app to your smart device and activate Santa Maria flight price alerts for your travel dates. There's even a price predictor tool that uses historical data to indicate the best time to book, giving you peace of mind that you'll nab the lowest prices. **Book with Expedia** As well as Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking, Expedia's close partnership with a vast selection of the world's leading airlines means you're sure to find cheap flights to Santa Maria. Plus, the One Key rewards program lets you earn real cash rewards on most bookings that you can use to save money on future trips. Best of all, it's free to join, and members often unlock exclusive discounts, too. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages. ## Travel information | Destination airport | Quepos | | ----------------------------- | ------ | | Destination airport IATA code | XQP | | Destination city name | Quepos | | Roundtrip price | $265 | ## Trending flights to Santa Maria Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $89 for one-way flights and $210 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Frontier Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/F9.gif) Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25 IAH Houston SJO San José $210 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:IAH,to:SJO,departure:5/22/2026TANYT&leg2=from:SJO,to:IAH,departure:5/25/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:209.99&airProductToken=AQpeCi4IxnISBDQ5NzgYiDggzHAozNqNAzDl240DOEVAAFgBagRQQ18xcgdLMjFQTUM0CiwIxnISAjM1GMxwILJyKLTfjQMw--CNAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNApeCiwIxnISAjM0GLJyIMxwKIf4jQMw1fmNAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNAouCMZyEgQxNDE3GMxwIIg4KJSBjgMwvoKOAzhFQABYAWoEUENfMXIHSzIxUE1DNBIKCAEQARgBKgJGORgBIgQIARABKAIoAzAN) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Other - [Villas in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Villas.d553248635810237488-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Cabin Rentals in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Cabins.d553248635810237488-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Apartments in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Apartments.d553248635810237488-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [San Lorenzo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Hotels.d553248635810237488.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Rv Parks in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-RV-Parks.d553248635810237488-aaRVParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Cottages in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Cottages.d553248635810237488-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [B&B in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo-Bed-And-Breakfast.d553248635810237488-aaBedAndBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [San Rafael Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels.d553248635975865281.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Don Manuel Lake ](https://www.expedia.com/Don-Manuel-Lake-Hotels.0-l637609791503855616-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [4 Star Hotels in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/4Star-San-Lorenzo-Hotels.s40-0-d553248635810237488.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [San Pablo de León Cortés Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Pablo-De-Leon-Cortes-Hotels.d553248635976391887.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Cantón Tarrazu Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Canton-Tarrazu.d553248635975752327.Hotel-Destinations) - [Hotels with a Pool in San Marcos ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Marcos-Hotels-Hotel-With-Pool.0-0-d829082830806982656-tHotelwithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Cantón Dota Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Canton-Dota.d553248635975748400.Hotel-Destinations) - [Gay friendly Hotels in Cantón Dota ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Canton-Dota-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d553248635975748400-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) - [Flights to Cantón Tarrazu ](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Canton-Tarrazu.d553248635975752327.Flight-Destinations) - [Flights to Jardín ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Jardin.d819307651353772032.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Lorenzo.d553248635810237488.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Visit San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo.dx553248635810237488) - [San Lorenzo Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Lorenzo.d553248635810237488.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Visit San Pablo de León Cortés ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Pablo-De-Leon-Cortes.dx553248635976391887) - [Car rentals near San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Lorenzo.d553248635810237488.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near San Rafael ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Rafael.d553248635975865281.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Things to do in San Lorenzo ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Lorenzo.d553248635810237488.Travel-Guide-Activities) \*Available to One Key members.