Costa Rica

$127+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 30, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:38 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$301
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/135:45 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$311
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/248:29 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Fri 5/299:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/248:29 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/112:38 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/56:59 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1312:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/46:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1212:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$331
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 5/248:29 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/56:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
2 stops9h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 5/1412:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$335
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 4/95:45 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$336
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:59 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop16h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/177:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/116:00 am
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop7h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:30 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$356

Find flight deals from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for LaGuardia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$127
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$452
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From New York LaGuardia to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia 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 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$338

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Liberia

Mon 5/4

3:27 pm-11:29 am

1 stop18h 02m

$356

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Wed 5/13

1:25 pm-7:37 am

2 stops16h 12m

$413

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/8

8:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops17h 05m

$429

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

10:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

1:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops17h 05m

$452
Quickest round-trip

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

Liberia

Wed 5/6

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$466

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/27

8:00 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

1:21 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$468

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

6:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

1:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops17h 05m

$474

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/17

10:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

9:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$496

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:21 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$514

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $187). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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.

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 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in 7h 51m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between New York LaGuardia Airport and Costa Rica is about 2217 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $73. Users have also found prices from $96 and $118 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from LaGuardia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from LaGuardia to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $187). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 5 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia 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 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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