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— SJO
Feb 15 — Feb 221
Sat 2/15
Sat 2/22
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Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$524

Round-trip from

$293

One-way from

$136

Good round-trip deal

$381 or less

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
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From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Sun 3/25:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2012:26 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$293
Tue 3/1110:59 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1811:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$295
Thu 5/811:30 amJFK - SJO
2 stops12h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/241:42 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$295
Sun 3/21:16 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 44mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/36:07 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/8$299
Thu 3/2010:00 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/2711:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$305
Sun 3/233:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Fri 3/284:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 2/10$309

Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

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Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/2

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/20

12:26 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$293

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/11

10:59 pm-11:21 am

2 stops14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

$295

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

11:30 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:42 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 23m

$295

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

1:16 am-10:00 am

1 stop9h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/3

6:07 pm-3:58 am

1 stop7h 51m

$299

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 3/20

10:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop14h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/27

11:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$305

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/9

3:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

7:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop7h 35m

$308

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 3/17

5:45 am-7:34 am

2 stops27h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

8:45 am-12:49 am

2 stops14h 04m

$313

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

1:25 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

6:05 am-12:31 am

1 stop16h 26m

$319

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/26

12:24 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

7:00 am-6:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$322

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

9:48 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

2:10 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$325

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from New York to Costa Rica takes 9 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Costa Rica should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Costa Rica

The most flights from New York to Costa Rica are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are United Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $119

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $217

Avianca

Avianca

From $230

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica are United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

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 10, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Alaska Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,351 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,691 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,563 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,496 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Volaris El Salvador is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $69, while round-trip flights cost around $94.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Costa Rica?

    A round-trip flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $230, however they can be found for as little as $94.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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