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$149+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New York, NY (NYC)

SJO — NYC
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New York

Tue 12/221:30 pm -
1 stop18h 34m
Fri 1/19:00 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 11/10$291
Thu 12/243:35 pm -
2 stops21h 04m
Sun 1/37:47 pm -
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Deal found 11/10$294
Wed 12/233:35 pm -
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Sat 1/97:30 pm -
2 stops19h 46m
Deal found 11/11$303
Wed 12/24:40 pm -
Nonstop5h 08m
Sun 12/610:51 am -
Nonstop5h 29m
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Wed 12/231:31 pm -
1 stop8h 22m
Wed 12/306:00 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8$304
Thu 12/243:35 pm -
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Mon 1/47:47 pm -
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Deal found 11/10$306
Fri 12/115:20 pm -
Nonstop5h 05m
Wed 1/66:59 pm -
1 stop19h 11m
Deal found 11/8$307
Wed 12/233:15 pm -
1 stop17h 51m
Wed 12/305:07 am -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 11/8$311
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Tue 12/2212:30 pm -
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Thu 1/78:25 pm -
1 stop17h 31m
Deal found 11/11$314
Thu 12/248:45 am -
1 stop11h 04m
Sun 1/37:28 am -
Nonstop5h 26m
Deal found 11/10$323

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$290
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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From Costa Rica to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Costa Rica to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to New York (NYC).

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LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 1/28

2:06 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 1/21

2:20 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops30h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

LiberiaNewark

LIR Liberia - EWR Newark

LIREWR

Liberia

Wed 2/3

2:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 2/25

8:45 am-5:18 pm

2 stops31h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 4/22

3:27 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops23h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Fri 2/26

2:06 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop21h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Thu 2/18

8:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop28h 56m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNew York

LIR Liberia - LGA New York LaGuardia

LIRLGA

Liberia

Wed 2/24

2:06 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop27h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNewark

LIR Liberia - EWR Newark

LIREWR

Liberia

Thu 4/22

3:27 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 58m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

LiberiaNewark

LIR Liberia - EWR Newark

LIREWR

Liberia

Tue 3/2

8:45 am-10:21 am

1 stop24h 36m

Newark

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $343). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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?

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 24% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York

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).

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 179 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to New York?

The price you pay for your flight from Costa Rica to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to New York?

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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

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

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to New York?

    For as low as $307, United Airlines can have you in New York from Costa Rica in 5h 05m. Costa Rica and New York are separated by a distance of 2191 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $137. United Airlines flights start at $143 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

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

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

    The cheapest flight price from Costa Rica to New York is $272. On average you can expect to pay $462. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark), can usually be booked for $388.

  • 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 $343). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$180Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$191Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ArajetCheapest$201Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$241Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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