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$126+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/165:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/108:40 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$239
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Thu 12/255:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/97:30 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/1711:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:05 amEWR - SJO
1 stop16h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$244
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Tue 12/168:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Sat 1/3110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$244
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/135:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/14$245
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Sun 12/2110:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Tue 1/202:45 amJFK - SJO
2 stops9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/229:05 amSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/119:22 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:15 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop16h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/256:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/319:58 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/251:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$251
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Tue 12/231:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/145:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/205:15 pmLIR - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/177:30 pmEWR - LIR
1 stop24h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$255

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to New York

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$126
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Average price

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$199 or less

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$144 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to New York that are best for you.

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Price

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Fri 1/23

2:20 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop29h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

9:55 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$195

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-11:17 pm

1 stop13h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$195

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-10:55 am

1 stop25h 20m

Newark

Thu 1/29

11:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$195

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Newark

Sat 2/7

5:29 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$195

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Newark

Mon 1/26

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$199

LiberiaNewark

LIR - EWR

LIREWR

Liberia

Tue 1/13

8:35 am-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Newark

Tue 1/20

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

$199

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

9:55 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$204

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Tue 1/13

8:35 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 22m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/20

9:55 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$204

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 1/29

2:01 pm-10:22 am

1 stop19h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

9:21 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$205

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 2/5

2:01 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop25h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/8

7:45 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$205

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $154). 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 December 18, 2025.

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 26% versus a flight in the evening.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to New York flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 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 19% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 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, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% 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 December 18, 2025.
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
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,053 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
6.6
Okay
2,488 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 $225, United Airlines can have you in New York from Costa Rica in 7h 37m. 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 Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $121. United Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on Delta start at $132 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 $143. On average you can expect to pay $286. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $224.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $154). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$141Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$166Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$167Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$175Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$203Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$342Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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