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$136+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Costa Rica

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JFK — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$525

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/103:44 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 50mCopa Airlines
Wed 3/196:06 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/306:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 5/71:11 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/19$294
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 2/255:30 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Thu 2/2711:44 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$297
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Sat 5/176:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Wed 5/214:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/258:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/226:03 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/223:44 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:50 amSJO - JFK
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/257:30 pmJFK - LIR
2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/51:26 pmLIR - JFK
2 stops17h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$391
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Thu 4/39:25 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Sat 4/1212:45 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/266:00 amJFK - LIR
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Tue 3/111:06 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/20$398
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/99:00 amJFK - LIR
1 stop29h 30mAir Canada
Wed 4/162:30 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop22h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$408

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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 February 20, 2025.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/10

3:44 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/19

6:06 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$293

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

1:11 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 47m

$294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

2:10 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

6:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/31

3:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

11:55 am-12:43 am

1 stop10h 48m

$300

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

11:53 am-9:19 pm

2 stops10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

3:10 pm-9:56 am

1 stop17h 46m

$324

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

5:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Liberia

Mon 3/10

2:05 pm-7:28 am

2 stops15h 23m

$391

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/3

9:25 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

Liberia

Sat 4/12

12:45 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$393

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Liberia

Tue 3/11

1:06 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 41m

$398

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

9:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Liberia

Wed 4/16

2:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$408

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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 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines 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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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

    $136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $137 and $138, 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 $133. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $256 on average our data indicates $350 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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    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 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$233Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$288Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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