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$144+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
May 22 — May 291
Fri 5/22
Fri 5/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 22, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:32 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/16:19 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19$344
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:32 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/126:01 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18$345
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:32 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/1310:05 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20$346
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/233:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20$352
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/263:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/156:34 pm
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop18h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 5/2112:35 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop10h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$355
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/303:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/103:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/137:29 pm
JFK
-
LIR
2 stops17h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 5/182:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$356
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/233:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Mon 9/287:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19$356
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:06 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Thu 5/212:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/17$358
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:32 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/128:47 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20$358
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:06 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Wed 5/132:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/20$361

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 April 22, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$144
(Flysmarter)

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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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 April 22, 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

Mon 5/4

3:45 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

10:05 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/19

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

8:47 am-1:00 am

1 stop14h 13m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/21

2:30 am-11:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/28

8:47 am-3:07 am

1 stop16h 20m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop17h 10m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

8:47 am-1:00 am

1 stop14h 13m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

6:01 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 58m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/15

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

5:50 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$346

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/20

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

6:01 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$361
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

9:06 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

Liberia

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$366

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $93). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $920). 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 April 22, 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 April 22, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 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 144 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 April 22, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,950 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,656 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,515 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,437 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Copa Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 5h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 16m. 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 $138. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $331 on average, our data indicates $319 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $93). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in January is currently the most expensive (average of $920). 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$169Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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