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$127+ Cheap flights from New York State to Costa Rica

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JFK — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated February 23, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

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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Cheapest flights from New York to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 3/255:33 pmROC - SJO
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/3112:50 amSJO - ROC
1 stop13h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$283
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/312:26 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/32:44 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 23mCopa Airlines
Thu 3/65:21 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop18h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/22$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 3/612:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Wed 3/197:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/22$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 2/2312:24 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Wed 3/52:19 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/22$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 5/126:59 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/201:41 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops15h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$297
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Fri 5/163:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Fri 5/234:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 2/22$298
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Mon 3/35:30 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Fri 3/711:34 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 2/22$305
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Wed 4/212:10 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop13h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/811:55 amSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/2510:10 pmEWR - SJO
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/18:25 amSJO - EWR
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/19:55 amLGA - SJO
2 stops11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:41 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$314
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Mon 3/310:44 amLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/63:15 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$320

Find flights from New York to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 23, 2025.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/25

5:33 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/31

12:50 am-4:38 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$283

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/3

12:26 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$292

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

2:44 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/6

5:21 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$293

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/6

3:00 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

2:16 am-7:34 am

1 stop7h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

11:55 am-12:43 am

1 stop10h 48m

$294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/16

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

4:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

$298

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/23

6:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$299

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

10:59 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$305

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 4/2

12:10 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

11:55 am-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$309

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 3/25

10:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

8:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$312

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from State of New York 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 NY to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 23, 2025.

When flying from State of New York 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 February 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines from New York to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,500 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Costa Rica one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from State of New York to Costa Rica for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 State of New York to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from State of New York 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 8 airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$184Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$230Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$471Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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