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$98+ Cheap flights from New York (NYC) 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
Oct 7 — Oct 141
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Cheap New York to Costa Rica flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from New York to Costa Rica specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Prices were last updated on October 2, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
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Tue 10/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/51:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/214:16 pmEWR - SJO
2 stops22h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/3112:44 pmSJO - EWR
2 stops21h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/295:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/51:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/136:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1512:26 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$263
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/179:55 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 41mJetBlue
Sat 11/231:00 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 10/2$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Thu 10/242:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/281:40 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/287:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/42:50 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$284
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/282:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 06mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/58:25 amSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/1$293
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/125:35 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Thu 11/2111:29 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 10/2$296

New York to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New York and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from New York to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
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Tue 10/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/51:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/15:07 pmEWR - SJO
2 stops22h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/81:50 pmSJO - EWR
2 stops20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$231
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/295:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/51:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/136:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1512:26 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$263
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/179:55 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 41mJetBlue
Sat 11/231:00 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 10/2$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Thu 10/242:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/281:40 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/287:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/42:50 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/17:06 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/82:25 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$289
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/282:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 06mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/58:25 amSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/1$293

New York to Costa Rica flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New York to Costa Rica for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/87:21 pmEWR - SJO
2 stops20h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/161:50 pmSJO - EWR
2 stops18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/1612:32 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/104:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1511:01 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$365
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/76:00 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop20h 20mAir Canada
Fri 11/12:10 pmLIR - EWR
1 stop17h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 10/2$375
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/56:00 amLGA - LIR
1 stop8h 20mAir Canada
Sat 10/121:40 pmLIR - LGA
1 stop21h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$380
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/105:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/51:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop21h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$388
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1210:18 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 15mJetBlue
Sat 10/262:53 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 10/2$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 10/75:25 amJFK - LIR
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/112:36 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/2$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Mon 10/76:00 amLGA - LIR
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/112:36 pmLIR - LGA
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/2$419

One-way flights to Costa Rica from New York

Search for one-way flight options from New York to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from New York to Costa Rica. Users can also find round-trip New York to Costa Rica flights by using the search form above.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$98
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/142:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 57mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/1$102
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/53:41 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/1$109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 10/216:59 pmJFK - SJO
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$113
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 10/57:44 amEWR - SJO
2 stops29h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$115
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/296:05 amEWR - SJO
2 stops32h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 11/1811:30 amLGA - SJO
2 stops25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Fri 11/82:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/3010:59 amLGA - SJO
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$127

Find flights from New York to Costa Rica within your budget

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 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.

Fly from

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Fly to

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$229 - $359

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New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/29

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/5

1 stop8h 26m

$229

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/13

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop27h 03m

$263

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/28

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/4

1 stop19h 39m

$284

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/28

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/5

1 stop7h 52m

$293

New York John F Kennedy IntlLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/27

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Sun 11/3

Nonstop5h 14m

$294

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/5

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/15

1 stop6h 40m

$303

New York John F Kennedy IntlLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/28

1 stop7h 47m

Liberia

Fri 11/8

1 stop8h 25m

$323

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 10/31

1 stop13h 45m

Liberia

Thu 11/7

1 stop9h 16m

$331

New York LaGuardiaLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/4

2 stops17h 10m

Liberia

Fri 11/8

2 stops17h 25m

$359

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Deals found on 10/1

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Rica (average of $138). Flying from New York to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 October 2, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to Costa Rica in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% 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 September 29, 2024.

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

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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 October 2, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Costa Rica?

Our users search for these airlines the most when looking for flights from New York to Costa Rica. Data last updated on October 2, 2024.

United Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca are the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Costa Rica.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $119

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $124

Avianca

Avianca

From $233

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $238

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 October 2, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Avianca from New York to Costa Rica. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,007 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,377 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,987 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

SWISS
7.7
Good
1,683 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,246 reviews

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from New York to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Costa Rica for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $229, but on average you can expect to pay $303.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to Costa Rica for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from New York to Costa Rica under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York to Costa Rica is less than $458.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Costa Rica for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Costa Rica within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $102 and $109 on Volaris El Salvador and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from New York to Costa Rica is Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $282 for a flight from New York to Costa Rica. The cheapest flight overall is $84 while the most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $257.

  • What does JFK to SJO mean?

    This is defined as New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). Codes like San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New York to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New York to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New York to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New York to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New York to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New York to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The New York to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/2.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Costa Rica (average of $138). Flying from New York to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There