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$173+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:20 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop29h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 11/93:10 pm
LIR
-
EWR
1 stop18h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/29$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/255:19 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 10/294:20 pm
LIR
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$386
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:55 pm
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop20h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 11/73:10 pm
LIR
-
EWR
1 stop18h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/29$388
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:30 am
EWR
-
LIR
1 stop7h 27m
JetBlue
Sat 10/31:05 pm
LIR
-
EWR
1 stop8h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/2$395
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 59m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/245:55 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/3$395
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/143:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 10/214:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 8/3$397

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Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2026, 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 August 4, 2026.

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Average price

$610

Round-trip from

$395

One-way from

$173

Good round-trip deal

$559 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
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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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Mon 10/26

7:18 am-10:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Sat 10/31

1:06 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 52m

$414

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Tue 10/6

7:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Liberia

Sat 10/10

1:03 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 54m

$418

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

3:32 pm-9:04 am

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/30

5:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$449

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

3:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

5:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$449

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/11

12:29 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

7:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$454

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/13

8:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

9:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

$462

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/7

7:50 pm-11:29 am

2 stops17h 39m

Liberia

Fri 9/11

2:47 pm-9:14 am

2 stops16h 27m

$465

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

5:41 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Liberia

Sat 10/17

2:45 pm-7:27 am

2 stops14h 42m

$470

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/28

3:32 pm-8:19 am

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

10:03 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 56m

$473

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Liberia

Sat 9/19

2:47 pm-11:29 am

2 stops18h 42m

$482

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Compare providers for flights to Costa Rica

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Costa Rica in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Costa Rica flight deals, Cheapflights users have found Expedia to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about <90% of the time, users can find the same price on Costa Rica flight deals on Cheapflights and Expedia. This is based on searches made for Costa Rica flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: Expedia is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Costa Rica flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), Expedia has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Costa Rica. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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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 49 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.

Weekly flight availability to Costa Rica

The most flights from New York to Costa Rica are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 Avianca.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $159
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $223
JetBlue
JetBlue
From $134
Avianca
Avianca
From $97

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?

The price you pay for your flight to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 August 4, 2026.
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 August 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
JetBlue
7.2
Good
3,025 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,524 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,564 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

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, Volaris El Salvador is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $56, while round-trip flights cost around $128.

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

    A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $350, however they can be found for as little as $135.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 50 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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