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$142+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Costa Rica

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JFK — SJO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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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 December 18, 2024.

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$300
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One-way from

$142
(Avianca)
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:45 amJFK - SJO
2 stops11h 50mAvianca
Thu 1/99:35 amSJO - JFK
2 stops14h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/17$389
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/192:35 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/25:23 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/18$400
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:05 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/186:05 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$475
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/215:29 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sun 12/2911:07 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$478
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/288:45 amSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$500
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:10 amJFK - LIR
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/312:30 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$505
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:50 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Sat 12/284:35 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amJFK - LIR
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Tue 1/72:20 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/18$615
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 22mDelta
Tue 12/242:15 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/16$755
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Tue 12/311:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 42mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 1/611:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop21h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/17$860
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/285:20 amJFK - LIR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/210:40 amLIR - JFK
2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$983
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:20 pmJFK - LIR
2 stops35h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/216:40 pmLIR - JFK
2 stops27h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,258

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 December 18, 2024.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

1:19 am-1:01 pm

1 stop12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

3:10 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

$300

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

3:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

1:30 pm-1:35 am

1 stop10h 05m

$302

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

2:46 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

4:09 am-12:49 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$306

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/26

9:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-9:29 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$323

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

5:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

11:59 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$338

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/31

3:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Liberia

Thu 2/6

2:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop28h 57m

$431

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

9:09 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Sun 3/9

4:03 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$441

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/25

7:38 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Liberia

Sat 2/1

2:59 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$445

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/24

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

2:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 05m

$448

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/28

4:30 pm-5:02 pm

3 stops25h 32m

Liberia

Tue 2/4

6:40 pm-10:59 pm

3 stops27h 19m

$577

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 18, 2024.

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.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Copa Airlines and JetBlue 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,930 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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?

    $142 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris El Salvador and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $144 and $151, 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 $140. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $275 on average our data indicates $357 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.

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$176Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$233Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$236Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$240Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$272Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$305Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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