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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Liberia? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Liberia flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Liberia

San Francisco International to Liberia: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Liberia below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Liberia.

San Francisco to Liberia: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found449 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time6 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Liberia: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Liberia is 449 €. 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.
6 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Liberia.
Alaska Airlines and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Liberia.
As of April 2025, there are 2 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Liberia.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Liberia is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport on Monday, 9 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 21 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, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Liberia.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.

  • Liberia is one hour ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to LIR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Liberia (and then discovering more of Costa Rica!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport.

  • United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SFO to LIR flights is United Airlines.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and LIR include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Liberia Airport (LIR)

  • 188 € is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport flight. Return flights start at 449 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SFO to LIR, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to LIR.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:

Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)

  • If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LIR:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Liberia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Liberia's usual tourist stops.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Liberia Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia

  • Liberia Airport to central Liberia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport is May, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Liberia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Liberia Airport for April if you want to visit Liberia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to LIR in November. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.

Explore more of Costa Rica

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

  • Limon is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 274 kilometres east of Liberia. No journey is complete without dropping by Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

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