Costa Rica

$123+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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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 March 10, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 5/153:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sat 5/233:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/7$288
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/206:45 pm
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Sat 4/2511:59 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/5$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/153:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 6/43:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/133:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/213:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$297
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Tue 5/53:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Wed 5/133:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$298
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 5/69:15 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Tue 5/122:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/7$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/276:34 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 33m
American Airlines
Thu 5/712:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/127:58 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 5/192:22 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sun 4/198:35 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Tue 4/281:15 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/5$304
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Tue 5/123:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/256:34 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$306
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/93:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Wed 5/203:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/10$307

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Avianca)

One-way from

$123
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 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. 7% potential increase in price ($37 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 March 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 March 10, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/8

3:32 pm-7:25 am

1 stop17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

10:04 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 55m

$354

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

2:20 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

10:04 am-1:20 am

1 stop13h 16m

$364

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

5:59 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

Liberia

Tue 4/21

1:15 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$371
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Wed 4/22

1:05 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$395

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-4:47 pm

2 stops12h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

10:05 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$396

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$416

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 am-4:47 pm

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

5:47 am-1:00 am

1 stop17h 13m

$424

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

3:32 pm-7:08 am

1 stop17h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-1:00 am

1 stop14h 30m

$437

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

3:32 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

5:56 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 03m

$437

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

4:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

9:17 am-3:59 am

3 stops16h 42m

$497

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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 $282). 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 March 10, 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.

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

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 21% 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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Copa Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Copa Airlines and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 7h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 57m. 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 Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $101 and $110, 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 $123. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $289 on average, our data indicates $309 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 $282). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$180Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$202Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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