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— SJO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 17, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Round-trip from

$218

One-way from

$100

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Thu 11/138:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$218
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$222
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 25mJetBlue
Mon 10/273:25 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 9/17$222
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Tue 10/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/3012:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$223
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mAvianca
Sun 11/167:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$223
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Thu 9/2511:15 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$225

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 17, 2025.
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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

10:15 am-10:12 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

2:31 pm-1:06 am

1 stop9h 35m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$238

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$241

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Thu 10/30

1:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

2:55 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/7

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

2:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

2:55 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/14

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Thu 11/20

2:56 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$257

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Tue 11/11

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$265

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Mon 11/3

8:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$265

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Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from New York to Costa Rica takes 8 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Costa Rica

The most flights from New York to Costa Rica are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are United Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $234
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $203
JetBlue
JetBlue
From $173
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
From $87

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are Arajet, Avianca and Frontier.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on September 17, 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Arajet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    Liberia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to Liberia typically cost $39, while round-trip flights cost around $93.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?

    A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $217, however they can be found for as little as $93.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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