Costa Rica

$158+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 May 12, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/58:29 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/9$358
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:29 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 51m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$378
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:29 pm
LGA
-
LIR
2 stops17h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2711:10 am
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop10h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:00 am
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Thu 9/171:25 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$402
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/244:45 pm
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop22h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 10/291:40 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop16h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/10$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Mon 10/51:25 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/10$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:29 pm
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop17h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 9/202:10 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop19h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/9$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/293:38 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 6/511:13 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$407
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/309:40 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 02m
GOL
Wed 6/37:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop11h 46m
GOL
Deal found 5/7$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:05 am
LGA
-
SJO
2 stops12h 47m
American Airlines
Fri 9/257:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:00 am
LGA
-
LIR
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 5/263:27 pm
LIR
-
LGA
1 stop18h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$412

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 May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$158
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$409
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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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 ($35 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 May 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 May 12, 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

Tue 5/26

3:38 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:55 am-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$472

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/26

10:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

11:13 am-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$475

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/8

8:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Liberia

Fri 11/13

2:05 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$487

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/31

2:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

7:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$510

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/25

7:29 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

12:30 am-7:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$527

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/1

8:17 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

12:30 am-9:58 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$537

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

1:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops16h 30m

$548

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/5

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/12

1:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops16h 30m

$549

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/1

7:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Liberia

Mon 10/5

1:20 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$554

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$577

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $150). 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 May 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American 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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or JetBlue 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $96. Users have also found prices from $118 and $159 on American Airlines and JetBlue, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Costa Rica (average of $150). 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 4 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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