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— SJO
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
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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 August 13, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$466

Round-trip from

$242

One-way from

$114

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Wed 9/36:02 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/812:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$242
Sat 9/63:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Mon 9/157:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 8/13$243
Thu 8/286:02 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/412:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$244
Sat 9/133:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Sat 9/207:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$244
Fri 9/126:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1612:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$245
Sun 10/53:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sat 10/258:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$245

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

6:02 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$242

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$242

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

4:09 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$246

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$247

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$247

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/31

8:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

8:45 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$248

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/1

7:59 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

1:23 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$248

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/28

6:30 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

4:05 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$248

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/15

5:28 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$248

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

1:23 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$248

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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 9 hours 30 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 (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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 $236
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $203
JetBlue
JetBlue
From $178
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 Copa Airlines, Avianca and Delta.

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 August 13, 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 August 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,915 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,397 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $41, while round-trip flights cost around $110.

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

    A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $324, however they can be found for as little as $110.

  • 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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