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$105+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Costa Rica

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 February 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:54 pm
HPN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 3/2512:26 pm
SJO
-
HPN
2 stops19h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:55 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop26h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
2 stops10h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:50 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop30h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/2712:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/228:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 2/263:20 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop19h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop21h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 5/274:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/51:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/163:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/244:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/31$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 3/176:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$263
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/183:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Thu 5/283:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$263

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$253
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One-way from

$105
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December

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October

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 or less
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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/18

7:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

5:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$263

SyracuseSan José

SYR - SJO

SYRSJO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 am-7:12 pm

1 stop15h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

11:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:09 am-6:17 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

5:51 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:16 am-4:46 pm

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

8:11 am-3:59 am

1 stop17h 48m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

6:08 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:50 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$286

White PlainsSan José

HPN - SJO

HPNSJO

White Plains Westchester County

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

12:26 pm-9:29 am

2 stops19h 03m

$296

White PlainsSan José

HPN - SJO

HPNSJO

White Plains Westchester County

Sun 3/15

6:54 pm-9:25 am

2 stops16h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$320

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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 State to Costa Rica

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Costa Rica (average of $122). Flying from State of New York to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 NY 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 February 3, 2026.

When flying from State of New York 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.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 February 3, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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.

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

    Departing from State of New York to Costa Rica will take you 11h 46m. State of New York and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2217 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from State of New York to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • 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 State of New York to Costa Rica?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Costa Rica (average of $122). Flying from State of New York to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica

Discover the top 10 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$116Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$171Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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