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$116+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
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 October 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Wed 11/54:15 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop8h 00mAvianca
Mon 11/103:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/18$186
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/136:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$189
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$190
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/86:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/19$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/73:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Sun 11/162:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/21$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/244:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Sun 10/262:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/19$192
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/73:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Wed 11/125:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/19$193
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/54:15 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Wed 11/125:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/19$194

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 October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$116
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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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 October 21, 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

Mon 11/3

2:15 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

1:59 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$217

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-12:49 am

1 stop16h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/21

8:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$217

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

2:31 pm-1:08 am

1 stop9h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/18

12:28 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$217

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Mon 11/17

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Thu 12/4

8:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$225

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 11/26

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Thu 12/4

7:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$225

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Sun 11/23

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Thu 12/4

5:45 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$225

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Fri 11/21

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Thu 12/4

7:10 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$225

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Fri 1/16

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Tue 1/20

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$225

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 12/25

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Newark

Tue 12/30

9:58 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 42m

$225

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Sat 12/20

3:50 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

8:16 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$229

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York 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 State

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $162). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 October 21, 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 8% 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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 21, 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
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,989 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,023 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,909 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,457 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

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 5h 02m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $225. There are 2191 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 $122 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $132 and JetBlue from $132 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to State of New York (average of $162). Flying from Costa Rica to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 October 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$141Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$177Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$189Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$218Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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