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$101+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Costa Rica

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NYC — SJO
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
From New York (NYC) to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Costa Rica.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Thu 11/138:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$218
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:34 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$220
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.
Sat 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$222
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 25mJetBlue
Mon 10/273:25 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 9/17$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Fri 10/104:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$223
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 10/251:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 9/18$224
This Southwest 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 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 9/16$225
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Sun 10/123:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$225
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Fri 10/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2412:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$226
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Wed 10/223:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 10/288:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:30 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops17h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$227

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/26

11:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

12:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops18h 20m

$230

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

3:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$238

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 11/9

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 11/12

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/25

9:20 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Liberia

Thu 10/30

1:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

9:15 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Liberia

Sun 11/2

2:55 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/10

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Sat 11/15

2:59 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$250

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/14

9:15 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Liberia

Mon 11/17

2:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$250

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

1:23 pm-8:12 am

1 stop16h 49m

$251

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York 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 NYC to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 19, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Costa Rica in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 September 19, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to CR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue from New York 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.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

New York to Costa Rica Travel Guide

If you need a change of scenery from the busy streets and cool climate of New York City, book a flight to beautiful Costa Rica for an unforgettable tropical getaway. While the Central American country may be a little further than some of the more tourist-heavy warm-weather destinations, the unspoiled beaches and lush rainforests are well worth the trip. Find your cheap flight from New York City to Costa Rica, and start planning your vacation today.

NYC offers some of the best metropolitan entertainment on the planet, but none can deny that the unspoiled tropical forests of Costa Rica are just as impressive. Temperatures hover in the 70's and 80's F year-round, perfect for a relaxing beach vacation. Unlike the concrete jungle of New York City, the blend of mountains, rainforests and sandy coastlines offers a tranquil getaway. On the other hand, if you're looking for adventure, ruin exploration tours, hang-gliding and zip lines abound, and the vibrant cities such as San Jose offer restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Be sure to pack lightweight, breathable clothing, some bug spray and walking shoes for exploring the countryside.

Costa Rica may seem worlds away, but a short flight over is closer than you think. Try out our smart search engine to find the perfect flight for your Costa Rica vacation.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Is there an alternative sustainable mode of transportation from New York to Costa Rica?

    The land route from New York to Costa Rica is about 4071 mi, whereas the flight route is approximately 2221 mi. Therefore, the most sustainable means of making the journey is by using flights. This is so because flights use the most direct route and thus consume less fuel compared to ground transportation. There are no direct trains or buses that transport passengers from New York to Costa Rica. This makes them less sustainable options of transport for the journey.

  • Are there considerations that travelers can partake in to reduce their carbon footprint for their journey from New York to Costa Rica?

    As a traveler heading to Costa Rica from New York, you can think about booking a direct flight for the journey. Several airlines provide direct transport services for this route, making them more sustainable. In addition, direct flights take the shortest route and thus use less fuel than flights having one or two stopovers. As a result, non-direct flights contribute more carbon gases into the air than direct ones. Therefore, directly flying is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint for this journey.

  • What information is essential in identifying a sustainable airport for my journey from New York to Costa Rica?

    If a traveler needs to fly using a sustainable airport, they could research its greenhouse gas policies. Sustainable airports have a well-thought-out greenhouse gas policy which helps them monitor the carbon gas levels produced in their daily activities. In addition, such airports are at the forefront of promoting sustainability since they regulate the operations that release carbon gases into the environment. Therefore, you can consider researching an airport’s greenhouse gas policy to determine if it is sustainable.

  • How long is the flight from New York City to Costa Rica?

    A direct flight from New York City to San Jose lasts around five hours, and a flight to Liberia is about the same. Keep in mind that your trip can get a few hours longer if you book a flight with a connection in another city.

  • Which airlines operate flights from New York to Costa Rica?

    You can find direct flights to Costa Rica from next-door Newark via United Airlines, although other major airlines such as American, Delta, jetBlue and Aeromexico offer flights from New York City with a single layover.

  • How frequent are flights between New York City and Costa Rica?

    Direct flights to Costa Rica from John F. Kennedy International Airport are hard to come by, but Newark usually offers at least one direct flight per day and more frequent flights on weekends.

  • Which airports serve New York City to Costa Rica?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport is New York's major airport handling international flights, but you can find more direct flight deals from neighboring Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Most flights from New York City land in Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose, the largest airport in Costa Rica. Liberia International Airport in Guancaste is another option for booking international flights, although options tend to be more limited.

  • Which direct flight route between New York City and Costa Rica is cheapest?

    You can find the most affordable nonstop flights running from Newark Liberty International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport. For even lower prices, book your flight during the off season from May through mid-November.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from New York to Costa Rica can take about 6h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. Airlines will cover a distance of 2210 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $103 and $113 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Costa Rica?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Costa Rica?

    On average you can expect to pay $228 for a flight from New York to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $102 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $175.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York 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 9 airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$153Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$166Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$252Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Costa Rica

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Costa Rica. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Frontier Airlines is one of the sustainable airlines servicing the New York to Costa Rica route. The airline is considered one of the greenest thanks to its ever-improving fleet when it comes to fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
  • Costa Rica is recognized as one of the most sustainable countries thanks to its renewable sources of electricity. As a result, the country encourages airports to rely on other renewable sources of electricity, including solar energy, to power their operations.
  • Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica is your destination airport when flying from New York. The airport has a well-put garbage collection policy that directs non-biodegradable waste for reuse or recycling.

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