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$103+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386
From New York LaGuardia to Costa Rica
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/246:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:15 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/2112:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/16:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/67:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/2212:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/266:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2912:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1512:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/2312:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$233
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/246:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1812:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/239:01 pmLGA - LIR
1 stop17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2812:45 pmLIR - LGA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$265

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

LaGuardia

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-8:43 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$229

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Tue 11/11

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$265

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Liberia

Mon 11/3

8:35 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$265

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/11

9:55 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Liberia

Sun 11/16

2:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$270

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/1

5:20 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop22h 53m

Liberia

Sat 11/8

1:21 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$272

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/5

8:20 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop23h 17m

Liberia

Tue 11/11

8:35 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$272

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

10:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$273

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$273

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Liberia

Mon 12/8

1:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$289

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

1:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 LGA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from New York LaGuardia 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in 13h 37m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between New York LaGuardia Airport and Costa Rica is about 2202 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 $110. Users have also found prices from $124 and $127 on American Airlines and United 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 3 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$258Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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