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$129+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New York State

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop15h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$194
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Mon 1/192:45 amJFK - SJO
2 stops9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:45 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/101:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/316:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/65:28 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop28h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$207
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/510:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/154:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sat 1/315:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/48:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$213
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/63:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 55mAvianca
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/101:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/136:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/154:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Fri 1/303:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/1$216

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to New York flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to New York 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New York State that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

8:45 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/23

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/27

9:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

8:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$194

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

7:45 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$194

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Mon 2/2

7:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$200

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Fri 1/23

9:22 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$200

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 1/28

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Tue 2/3

7:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$200

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Mon 1/26

2:20 pm-11:24 am

1 stop20h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

7:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$205

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Fri 1/30

8:35 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

9:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$205

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to New York State

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $155). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to State of New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to State of New York flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to State of New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York. 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 December 4, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Costa Rica to New York State to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,476 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to New York. 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 State of New York?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to State of New York can take about 4h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $244. There are 2210 mi between Costa Rica and State of New York. 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 State of New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $121 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $122 and United Airlines from $126 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to New York 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 State of New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $155). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 7 airlines flying from Costa Rica to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to New York. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$141Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$145Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$175Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$205Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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