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$139+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$235
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$139
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Mon 9/293:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/264:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Sun 10/53:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$236
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/312:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/66:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$237
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Fri 9/263:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/174:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Wed 10/153:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$238
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/138:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Sun 9/216:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/14$239
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/174:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Wed 10/223:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$240
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/512:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/136:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$241
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/87:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Tue 10/216:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1612:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/226:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$242
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/317:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Mon 11/33:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$242
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/612:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$243

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 August 14, 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 - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

$236

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/15

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop9h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/18

3:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop10h 15m

$239

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop9h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/28

6:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$239

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

3:05 pm-1:35 am

1 stop8h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

2:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop9h 55m

$239

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

8:00 pm-5:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

3:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$239

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

4:09 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

1:16 am-8:21 am

1 stop8h 05m

$241

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/12

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$246

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/24

8:49 am-10:27 am

2 stops27h 38m

$247

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/20

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

7:34 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 53m

$249

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$251

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to State of New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to USNY are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 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 August 14, 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
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,399 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $139 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $143 and United Airlines from $149 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 8 airlines flying from Costa Rica to New York

Discover the top 8 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$158Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$196Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$218Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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