Costa Rica

$118+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Thu 4/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2712:30 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 2/17:09 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 1/2410:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sun 1/2510:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/108:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops12h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/123:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Tue 4/213:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/20$262
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 1/2410:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 1/3010:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop12h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$265
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3110:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 2/44:15 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/2610:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/47:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops36h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$268
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:50 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Mon 3/97:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 1/20$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/78:00 pm
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop17h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 2/144:21 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$278

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

8:19 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 36m

Liberia

Thu 3/26

1:15 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$282

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$282

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$283

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:54 pm-2:59 am

1 stop11h 05m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

10:08 am-1:00 am

1 stop13h 52m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

6:15 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/20

2:20 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

5:51 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

2:20 am-4:48 pm

1 stop15h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:51 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/15

3:44 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

10:04 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 56m

$303

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $122). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Costa Rica delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between New York and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Costa Rica flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Costa Rica flights?

Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 5h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 01m. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2195 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and JetBlue, with prices starting from $101 and $106, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $245 on average, our data indicates $488 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $122). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$165Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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