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$158+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to New York, NY (NYC)

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SJO — NYC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to New York flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$313 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. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to New York
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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.
Wed 3/1211:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:59 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$246
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:10 amSJO - JFK
1 stop18h 36mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/83:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:29 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:44 amLGA - SJO
3 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$248
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 3/52:19 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Tue 3/256:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/20$250
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:30 amSJO - JFK
1 stop22h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/251:01 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$253
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Fri 3/2811:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/16:05 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$264
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 5/611:59 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1012:55 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$272
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.
Wed 5/711:59 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/126:05 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$272
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.
Mon 3/1012:50 amSJO - EWR
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/195:21 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
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.
Thu 3/137:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Tue 3/182:59 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$278
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:50 amLIR - LGA
1 stop11h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/267:30 amLGA - LIR
1 stop30h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$279
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Thu 2/2711:44 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Sun 3/25:30 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$283

Find flights from Costa Rica to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to New York 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.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

12:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$246

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

5:52 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

3:32 pm-7:36 am

1 stop18h 04m

$247

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

12:29 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

8:44 am-11:50 pm

3 stops17h 06m

$248

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:19 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/26

12:59 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$250

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

1:01 pm-10:25 am

1 stop23h 24m

$253

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/28

11:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Newark

Mon 3/31

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$264

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

11:59 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

6:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$272

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

2:59 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$278

LiberiaNew York

LIR - LGA

LIRLGA

Liberia

Wed 3/19

7:50 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/26

7:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop30h 38m

$279

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/27

11:44 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$283

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to New York

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York. 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.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to New York flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Costa Rica to New York. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CR0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

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.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $158. Spirit Airlines flights start at $169 while deals on JetBlue start at $169 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 $179. On average you can expect to pay $340. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $247.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to New York (average of $236). Flying from Costa Rica to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$158Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$183Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$193Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$206Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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