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$141+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New York, NY (NYC)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
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 February 8, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/16:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$232
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/86:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$236
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 United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1312:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 2/239:55 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$238
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 United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:55 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop11h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:45 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop20h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$240
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:55 am
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 9/235:50 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop20h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$240
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$241
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:31 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/167:59 pm
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$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.
Thu 4/166:30 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2111:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$241
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/912:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop28h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$242

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 February 8, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$232
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One-way from

$141
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$278 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 February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New York 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 3/11

5:30 am-11:14 pm

1 stop15h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/17

6:25 am-5:16 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$238

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/7

7:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop30h 36m

$240

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-8:57 pm

1 stop11h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/5

5:45 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$240

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-5:16 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$249

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

5:30 am-11:14 pm

1 stop15h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/23

7:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$249

LiberiaNew York

LIR - JFK

LIRJFK

Liberia

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

8:50 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$259

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/3

12:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/12

7:55 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$269

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

9:05 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Newark

Tue 2/24

8:49 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$271

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

5:50 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

3:44 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 36m

$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

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $162). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 NYC?

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 February 8, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to 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 January 31, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to 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 February 8, 2026.

The most flights from CR0 to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 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 February 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Costa Rica to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,249 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,497 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,430 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

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 New York?

    For as low as $259, United Airlines can have you in New York from Costa Rica in 5h 15m. Costa Rica and New York are separated by a distance of 2195 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $112. Avianca flights start at $121 while deals on United Airlines start at $126 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Costa Rica to New York?

    The most popular route from Costa Rica to New York is San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl. You may also consider San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to New York is $144. On average you can expect to pay $319. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $243.

  • 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 New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $162). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$109Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$118Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$170Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$180Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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