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$121 Find cheap flights from Costa Rica to New York

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Flights to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

The average price of all flights to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $393. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $462 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to New York is October, where tickets cost $324 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $477 and $474 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $324.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

The average price for all flights to New York depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New York is generally in the evening, when flights cost $314 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $433.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to New York, 25% of our users found tickets to New York for the following prices or less: From San José, San José Province $215 one-way - $327 round-trip, from Liberia $233 one-way - $280 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New York LaGuardia Airport, with an average flight price of $177.

Which airline offers the most flights to New York?

Of the 13 airlines that fly to New York, United Airlines offers the most flights, with around 3,713 per week, followed by Delta with 3,191 flights per week.

How many airports are there in New York?

There are 5 airports in New York: Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF) and New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS). The busiest airport is Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), with 38% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to New York?

The duration of your flight to New York depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to New York on KAYAK are from San José, which takes 5h 03m, and Liberia, which takes 5h 04m.

How many direct flights to New York are there each day?

There are around 1,503 direct flights from within Costa Rica to New York every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 6:00 am the most common departure time and 52% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to New York are there each week?

Each week there are around 10,518 direct flights from within Costa Rica to New York. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to New York each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to New York. Instead, there are 29 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San José, San José Province.

How many cities have direct flights to New York?

From Costa Rica, there are direct flights to New York from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San José, San José Province, with 15 direct flights each week.

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December

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FAQs - booking New York flights

  • Which New York airport is closest to central New York?

    The distance between Newark Liberty Airport and downtown New York is 3 miles, which makes it the closest of the 4 New York airports. New York Skyports SPB is 10 miles away from the center, New York LaGuardia Airport is 16 miles away, and New York John F Kennedy Airport is 22 miles away from downtown New York.

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $379. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $142 and departed from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Find which airlines fly direct to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Costa Rica to New York

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, ASKY, +94 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +89 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +91 more

ANA, ASKY, +92 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +90 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +91 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +89 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +94 more

ANA, ASKY, +95 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +92 more

ANA, ASKY, +93 more

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Nonstop returns

New York to Costa Rica

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +93 more

ANA, ASKY, +94 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +89 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +91 more

ANA, ASKY, +92 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +90 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +91 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, +89 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +90 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +94 more

ANA, ASKY, +95 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +92 more

ANA, ASKY, +93 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Costa Rica to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Costa Rica to New York. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
JetBlueOverall score based on 4562 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.2Food
8.3Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Boarding
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Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

10.0 ExcellentAdelaide, Apr 2024DTW - JFK
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Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

Flew business class. Everything was excellent. No issues at all. Not very many “good” movies to choose from. But lots of mediocre ones

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

The best experience that I have had traveling with JetBlue!

Overall, the flight was better than the flight I took to go to Florida, which had a bunch of problems. The crew is really nice and the plane was new so it had a small problem when we were on the runway, but the flight itself was great. They even made some time back up, which is always a good thing.

Crew was just ok. Flight was packed. On a 3/4 hour flight I would hope they would come around more than once to see if you needed anything further. Not very attentive.

After 14 hour delaybwith departure time changed 9 times then announcing the flight was canceled. Another later announcement said the cancelation was in error. Also after paying a higher fare to leave in the afternoon then departing at 4am was not right.

I cannot say this enough, I NEVER BOARDED OR HAVE HAD ANY TRAVEL IN THE PAST YEAR. However your app says ive been traveling a lot lately. GET REAL HUMANS TO GIVE CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

Everything was good except for deplaning in NY. Took way too long!!

Jet Blue keeps getting iit wrong. 4 hour mechanical delay followed by terrible boarding experience. This is my third horrific jet blue flight in 2024. I am going to try to avoid this loser in the sky

I did not like anything, first time I use company and for sure it will be the last time, they charge for simple operations that any other average airline wouldn't charge.

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

Seat space was terrible no food on a six hour flight

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Flight attendants to show up on time, offer drinks and food.

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

Pros: "Comfortable flight good crew"
Cons: "The boarding process could use help, to chaotic at times but some of the has to do with the countries policies. But I’d give it a B+"

United business class just sucks. There’s no reason to go business class with United. This time there were no screens. Boarding is ridiculous, always. The pull-out table was broken. The female crew members were very nice. The male crew member liked to listen to himself talk on the intercom. And gives his stupid comments on almost anything.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Your app is impossible to use. I couldn't load it. Then i couldn't open it. When i finally got both those things done -with much help -then i couldn't open the app to install a credit card. The upshot was 4 flights without access to food or drink. When i first tried to download united app some company called starlier opened instead and i would up signing up for some 49 dollar a month music service which i still have not been able to cancel.

I was happy to be seated with my teen daughter. On my arrival flight we were not together. Drink choices were great. Food was ok. Lots of entertainment options. Pilot communicated well and gave us a heads up about wind and turbulence. Made it less anxious.

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

The crew’s attitud was not good, only worried for pilot’s comfort, so I ask myself why do I pay so much for so less. The plane is old and broken. I will rey another airline

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

Boarding process was well organized and orderly even though flight was fairly full. Water bottles were provided during boarding which was great as I drink a lot of water. Bathroom was not as clean as it could have been but was acceptable and fairly dry. Food however was mediocre. I have had better food on 2 hour local flights in other countries.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 by bus is chaotic, because as per information Free Shuttle Bus was supposed to take passengers from Domestic Terminal 1 to International Terminal 3, but the bus took us from Terminal 1 to terminal 2, then to Terminal 1 ,, 2 and finally to Terminal 3

The flight crew was really wonderful, incredibly helpful as well as patient. I was able to watch entertainment on my phone but didn't have access to my headphones and I didn't want to bother the flight attendants. The food wasn't an issue for me because I am a vegan and brought my own food on board. The flight left on time and arrived ahead of schedule. It was overall a good flight.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

May never fly American again Delay in take off WITHOUT EXPLANATION Cabin freezing Crew NASTY entertainment did not work entire flight

Crew was rude and the flight is not comfortable for long haul.

The flight was so short that the lack of leg room didn't bother me for long. The plane was smaller so only two seats per row and there were chargers. However, they didn't serve any snacks.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

Very bad, delayed flight. I was offered 2 vouchers for inconvenience, but those vouchers aren’t usable. Spirit airlines is betraying people.

They didn’t let me get my boarding pass through the app because I have a lap infant. The ticket said to see a gate agent but there was no gate agent available. I was supposed to go to the kiosk. Ended up missing my flight and they said that I never checked in to my flight so there was nothing that could be done. I will never fly spirit again. Not even worth the hassle and poor customer service.

I like the price. I did not like the seats: very little space and not reclining.

I like strict carry on policy. Quick to board, quick to leave. Less time at gate and get there quicker

comfortable flight. not fond of the idea to pay for every little detail. baggage checkin or carry ons, basic snack, or some sort of basic entertainment/wifi. would be nice to offer these as perks and stop with the penny pinching.

The seats were larger & more roomy than the old planes. the crew was excellent. . overall a very good flight.

They're terrible. 3 to 4 hours delayed. Also they don't even offer you water in the flight. You have to purchase everything. The seats are so uncomfortable. Never again will flight with them.

No water for handwashing and they charged $5 for water. Spirit up-charges for every little thing and the planes themselves are old and nauseating.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/16Thu
1 stop
29h 21mSJO-LGA
5/29Wed
1 stop
7h 02mLGA-SJO
$179
5/11Sat
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
21h 24mSJO-LGA
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
14h 05mLGA-SJO
$195
7/10Wed
1 stopAvianca
9h 15mSJO-JFK
8/20Tue
1 stopAvianca
10h 30mJFK-SJO
$217
5/3Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 55mSJO-JFK
5/7Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 30mJFK-SJO
$219
6/6Thu
1 stopAvianca
10h 05mSJO-JFK
6/11Tue
2 stopsAvianca
16h 55mJFK-SJO
$220
5/3Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 55mSJO-JFK
5/6Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 31mJFK-SJO
$221
5/10Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 57mSJO-EWR
5/12Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 26mEWR-SJO
$258
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 21mSJO-EWR
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 15mEWR-SJO
$260
6/19Wed
nonstopJetBlue
5h 11mSJO-JFK
6/26Wed
1 stopJetBlue
7h 47mJFK-SJO
$268
6/6Thu
1 stopJetBlue
11h 11mSJO-JFK
6/20Thu
nonstopJetBlue
5h 21mJFK-SJO
$273

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 35mSJO-LGA
$121
5/14Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 05mSJO-LGA
$125
5/7Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
30h 28mSJO-LGA
$144
6/13Thu
nonstopJetBlue
5h 17mLIR-JFK
$162
6/13Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 12mLIR-EWR
$162
6/2Sun
2 stopsAvianca
28h 25mSJO-JFK
$163
5/15Wed
nonstopJetBlue
5h 05mLIR-JFK
$166
6/27Thu
2 stopsAvianca
14h 35mSJO-JFK
$166
5/15Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 22mLIR-EWR
$170
5/15Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 50mLIR-JFK
$170

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Last minute flights to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 55mSJO-JFK
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 30mJFK-SJO
$219
5/3Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 56mSJO-EWR
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 09mEWR-SJO
$220
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 45mSJO-EWR
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 26mEWR-SJO
$222
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 47mSJO-EWR
6/4Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 15mEWR-SJO
$224
5/3Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 17mSJO-LGA
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 02mLGA-SJO
$285
5/3Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 17mSJO-LGA
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 51mLGA-SJO
$292
5/1Wed
multi-stopAvianca
7h 15mSJO-JFK
5/10Fri
multi-stopAvianca
10h 30mJFK-SJO
$393
5/1Wed
multi-stopAvianca
7h 15mSJO-JFK
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
9h 55mJFK-SJO
$402
5/2Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
9h 23mSJO-JFK
9/7Sat
nonstopJetBlue
5h 20mJFK-SJO
$535
5/3Fri
nonstopJetBlue
5h 05mLIR-JFK
5/7Tue
nonstopJetBlue
5h 20mJFK-LIR
$864

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