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$178+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Tue 6/23
Tue 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl
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 May 24, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Tue 6/99:06 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 34m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/22$359
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Fri 6/192:00 pm
LIR
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Tue 6/239:10 am
JFK
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/22$369
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/164:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Sun 9/203:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$373
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 6/410:05 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/146:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/20$374
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 9/177:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Tue 9/293:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/19$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Mon 11/1610:10 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$377
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 9/184:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Sun 9/203:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$381
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 9/44:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Thu 10/13:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$382
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/167:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Fri 9/183:20 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$383
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 9/177:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Mon 9/283:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/20$384
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/221:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Sun 8/309:16 am
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/24$385
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/221:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Mon 8/319:16 am
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/20$386

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated May 24, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$359
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$178
(Viva)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$371

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 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 May 24, 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.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

5:45 am-3:59 am

1 stop20h 14m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

3:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$374

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop21h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/15

2:30 am-6:59 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$374

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

10:05 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

$374

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Fri 6/5

2:00 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/9

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

$427
Quickest round-trip

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Sat 6/6

2:30 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/12

9:10 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$464

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/22

10:03 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

2:20 am-11:06 am

1 stop10h 46m

$467

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Mon 6/22

2:00 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/20

6:50 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$484

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

2:20 am-12:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/17

1:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

$490

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

5:57 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/5

3:32 pm-7:12 am

1 stop17h 40m

$498

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/30

8:47 am-3:59 am

1 stop17h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/21

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

$503

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $127). Flying from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 May 24, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 May 24, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to JFK are scheduled on a Sunday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

About 23% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 24% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 Monday afternoons 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.

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 May 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Copa Airlines, andJetBlue 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
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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
8,438 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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
1,575 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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
2,983 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,632 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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
2,526 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

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  • 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 26m. Fly via Copa Airlines, JetBlue, or Viva 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 ($126), and JetBlue ($134).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $392 for a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $223 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $374.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $127). Flying from Costa Rica to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 May 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$116Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$123Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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