The Destination Index · 2026
Costa Rica for Incentive Travel
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Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.
Getting there — modeled fares to Costa Rica
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $540 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $540 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $610 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $940 |
| Latin Americaclosest access | Mexico City (MEX) | $390 |
| Asia-Pacific | Singapore (SIN) | $1,570 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $1,300 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
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