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$137+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Costa Rica

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

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$307
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One-way from

$137
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

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lun. 3/35:45 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 10mAvianca
vie. 3/74:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 1/15$308
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vie. 1/242:46 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop26h 10mCopa Airlines
vie. 2/73:06 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/16$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/51:02 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop23h 17mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/1011:24 amSJO - JFK
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$312
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lun. 9/19:45 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
lun. 9/1511:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$322
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lun. 1/206:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop15h 20mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 2/86:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$330
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mar. 2/410:05 amJFK - LIR
1 stop28h 40mAir Canada
jue. 2/62:45 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop28h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$417
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lun. 1/2010:05 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 20mAir Canada
lun. 1/276:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop13h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$430
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mié. 3/59:12 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 26mJetBlue
mié. 3/123:35 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$452
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dom. 3/27:30 pmJFK - LIR
2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 3/83:44 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$456
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vie. 1/316:00 amJFK - LIR
1 stop7h 42mDelta
mié. 2/53:54 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/16$482
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mar. 2/254:30 pmJFK - LIR
3 stops26h 22mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/57:02 pmLIR - JFK
3 stops26h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$593
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vie. 1/2411:28 amJFK - LIR
1 stop28h 14mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/275:10 pmLIR - JFK
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$654

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica 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 enero 16, 2025.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/3

5:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/7

4:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop9h 40m

$308

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/5

1:02 pm-11:19 am

1 stop23h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/10

11:24 am-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$312

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/2

1:16 am-8:08 am

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/10

4:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$315

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/24

9:15 am-7:27 pm

1 stop11h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/5

12:59 am-1:30 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$330

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/3

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/13

12:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$366

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 2/4

10:05 am-1:45 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Liberia

jue. 2/6

2:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$417

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 2/3

6:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

sáb. 2/8

2:59 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$428

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 1/31

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Liberia

jue. 2/6

3:54 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 48m

$441

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/4

9:04 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

mié. 3/12

3:35 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$442

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 2/25

4:30 pm-5:52 pm

3 stops26h 22m

Liberia

mar. 3/4

7:02 pm-10:59 pm

3 stops26h 57m

$593

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 JFK to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. 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 enero 16, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to CR0 are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca from New York to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.7
Good
1,658 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica one-way?

    $137 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $138 and $141, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $267 on average our data indicates $378 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 9 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$176Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$236Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$272Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$294Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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