Find a great deal and save up to 13% by booking at least 48 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New York to Costa Rica within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $524.
March can be a great time to fly to Costa Rica from New York with a flight ticket averaging about $461. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $189. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Costa Rica as you normally would.
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
United Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Volaris for just $278, but on average you can expect to pay $309.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York to Costa Rica under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Costa Rica is less than $339.
There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $400.
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $128 and $150 on Copa Airlines and Volaris, respectively.
The most popular route from New York to Costa Rica is New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Liberia.
Interjet, American Airlines and Aeromexico are the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Costa Rica.
On average you can expect to pay $1,247 for a flight from New York to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $160 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $307.
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