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$150+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 2/115:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Wed 3/45:50 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/96:38 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 2/2311:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/116:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 5/65:30 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 4/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 4/215:30 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops13h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 3/97:55 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/412:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1011:34 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 2/131:31 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 2/238:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop12h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/78:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 2/217:55 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/412:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 3/98:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops12h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$248
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/22:15 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 04m
JetBlue
Mon 3/98:20 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/8$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 5/52:10 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop19h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 5/85:30 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/23:29 pm
LIR
-
JFK
1 stop17h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:01 am
JFK
-
LIR
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$294

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl

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Round-trip from

$238
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One-way from

$150
(Avianca)

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October

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$278 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

$274

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

8:48 am-1:00 am

1 stop15h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

$274

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

6:08 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop17h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/30

4:10 am-1:52 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$274

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/23

5:46 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

4:10 am-4:47 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$290

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Mon 3/2

3:29 pm-9:54 am

1 stop17h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

6:01 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 12m

$294

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Mon 5/4

12:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop20h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

5:00 pm-11:24 am

1 stop20h 24m

$294

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Thu 5/28

2:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

6:32 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$295

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

11:01 am-2:59 am

1 stop14h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

3:44 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 21m

$296

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

4:09 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

3:44 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 21m

$296

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

8:48 am-1:00 am

1 stop14h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/15

3:15 am-4:46 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $150). Flying from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 CR to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

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

How often are flights from Costa Rica to New York delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to New York flights?

Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,557 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,255 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,895 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,496 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,174 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 5h 15m. Fly via JetBlue, Copa Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2195 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Avianca ($121), Delta ($132), and JetBlue ($133).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $319 for a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $243.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $150). Flying from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$109Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$118Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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