There’s a great fare to the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica, with prices varying slightly based on routing options.
The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software lists prices starting at $314 for Regular Economy. When using those dates with American, you may find rates of $274 for Basic Economy and $314 for Regular Economy.
The $314 fare allows for a standard-sized carry-on and one personal item, as well as advance seat selection.
On the other hand, the $274 fare is a Basic Economy option that does not permit advance seat assignments, changes, or cancellations, and passengers on this fare will board last.
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Playa Samara, Costa Rica – Photo: Marissa Strniste via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for more options, follow the instructions under “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from late April to mid-May, or June to mid-November, or early December to January 2026, or February 2026 for departures on Sunday through Wednesday and returns on Tuesday through Friday. Availability is limited, and tickets must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure.
- Please note: This fare is valid at the time of posting; if this post is older than two days, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section outlines how to search for availability. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
- Your Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software page should resemble the example below after entering all necessary values.

- Note: You cannot purchase tickets through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, refer to the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
- B (Basic Economy)
- O (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- DCA – CLT (Charlotte) – LIR (Liberia) – CLT – DCA
Stopover:
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 4,110 miles
- Loyalty Points: 850 points
- Redeemable Miles: 850 miles
How to Buy:
- Purchase your tickets directly from American based on the dates found using the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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Background Information:
- Visa: Not required for US citizens. Other nationals should consult the TIMATIC Visa Database.
- Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC). Exchange rate: $1 USD = 494 CRC.
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