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$89+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$89
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:07 amSJO - LGA
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/131:16 amSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sat 11/2211:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 11/3$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$222
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:29 amLGA - SJO
2 stops28h 10mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$227
This Faresmojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Faresmojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sun 11/2311:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 11/3$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:30 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Thu 11/2711:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 11/1$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$233

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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/18

9:59 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

3:50 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$233

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

8:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$234

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

8:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Sat 2/7

11:45 am-5:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$234

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/18

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$234

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

9:01 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

Thu 12/18

4:50 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$234

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/5

6:15 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

8:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$234

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/15

9:18 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Liberia

Fri 12/19

4:50 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$234

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

6:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$249

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/5

6:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Liberia

Tue 1/13

8:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$249

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/17

6:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Liberia

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$249

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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 $133). 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from State of New York to Costa Rica in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 State of New York to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 5h 31m. State of New York and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 2210 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 $89. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, 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 $133). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$135Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$147Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$166Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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