Costa Rica

$165+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Costa Rica

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JFK — SJO
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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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 June 4, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 11/410:05 am
JFK
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LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 11/102:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$366
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:55 pm
JFK
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LIR
1 stop22h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 11/92:55 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop24h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$368
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/219:10 am
JFK
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LIR
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Thu 6/252:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2$369
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 11/1110:05 am
JFK
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LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 11/162:55 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop24h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/1$371
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 11/1110:05 am
JFK
-
LIR
2 stops28h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 11/172:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$374
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Tue 11/34:55 pm
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop22h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 11/72:55 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop24h 19m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/30$376
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/610:05 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 11/122:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$380
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/269:45 am
JFK
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LIR
1 stop29h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 12/12:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/3$382
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/74:55 pm
JFK
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LIR
1 stop22h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 11/142:40 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop29h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2$385
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/41:30 am
JFK
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SJO
1 stop25h 45m
Viva
Fri 6/122:20 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 6/2$389
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/139:10 am
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Fri 6/191:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/3$390
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/111:30 am
JFK
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SJO
1 stop25h 45m
Viva
Mon 6/152:20 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 6/2$393

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 June 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$165
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$487 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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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. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 4, 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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/19

4:10 am-11:06 am

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

1:37 pm-3:07 am

1 stop11h 30m

$409

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/14

6:19 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$423

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

3:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/10

10:03 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 56m

$504

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/6

3:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

6:17 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 42m

$504

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

9:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

Thu 7/23

2:00 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$518

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

6:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Liberia

Tue 7/14

2:00 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$528

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Liberia

Fri 11/20

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$555

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Liberia

Fri 9/25

2:05 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$573

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

9:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

Sun 7/26

2:00 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$591

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/1

3:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

4:08 am-3:59 am

1 stop21h 51m

$592

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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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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 June 4, 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 22% of weekly flights between New York and Costa Rica have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 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 early afternoon 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 June 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Copa Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 26m. 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 $178. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $394 on average, our data indicates $397 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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 June 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$166Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$177Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$201Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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