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$122+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$122
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$312

Good round-trip deal

$162 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 September 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/144:25 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Mon 11/1710:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 9/15$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2312:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/16:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$192
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$193
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Mon 11/172:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/217:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/299:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/214:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Wed 11/52:45 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 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
Sun 9/283:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$196
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 9/2512:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/124:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Mon 11/32:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$197
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Fri 10/104:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Wed 10/153:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Thu 10/233:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$199

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 September 16, 2025.
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 - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

4:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

10:30 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$190

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

7:55 am-11:31 am

1 stop25h 36m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/26

8:29 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

7:55 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/31

8:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

1:30 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop27h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

7:55 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/26

7:45 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

11:35 am-12:28 pm

1 stop22h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

7:55 am-7:27 pm

1 stop9h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/29

8:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

8:45 am-11:14 pm

1 stop13h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

$195

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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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to 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 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 September 16, 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 35% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to New York flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
8,924 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
2,914 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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 New York?

    For as low as $190, JetBlue can have you in New York from Costa Rica in 5h 01m. Costa Rica and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $122. Avianca flights start at $131 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 $140. On average you can expect to pay $237. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $176.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$158Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$184Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$189Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$206Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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