$114 Find Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to New York

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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to New York

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Costa Rica to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Costa Rica to New York

Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
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12:19 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-LGA
9h 06m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:14 amLGA-SJO
7h 14m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:46 pmSJO-EWR
9h 27m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:14 amEWR-SJO
7h 04m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 2:15 amSJO-JFK
7h 25m1 stop
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3:50 am - 9:20 amJFK-SJO
7h 30m1 stop
$236Avianca
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 11
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 2:15 amSJO-JFK
7h 25m1 stop
Avianca Logo
6:55 am - 6:45 pmJFK-SJO
13h 50m1 stop
$237Avianca
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Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 30
Copa Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 2:59 amSJO-JFK
14h 59m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 8:21 amJFK-SJO
18h 37m1 stop
$241Copa Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 11:55 pmSJO-JFK
8h 55m1 stop
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9:41 am - 1:00 pmJFK-SJO
5h 19mnonstop
$251JetBlue
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
JetBlue Logo
2:05 pm - 9:08 pmSJO-JFK
5h 03mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:41 am - 1:00 pmJFK-SJO
5h 19mnonstop
$255JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:13 pmSJO-EWR
5h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 11:25 amEWR-SJO
15h 45m1 stop
$255United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 2:17 pmSJO-JFK
9h 08m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 1:22 pmJFK-SJO
12h 07m1 stop
$258Copa Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:59 pmSJO-LGA
29h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 12:26 pmLGA-SJO
18h 05m1 stop
$261United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New York

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 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 May, where tickets cost $320 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $447 and $442 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $320.

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 Liberia $266 round-trip, from San José $295 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks 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 Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), with an average flight price of $122.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Newark Liberty Airport

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 3 New York airports. New York LaGuardia Airport is 16 miles away from the center and New York John F Kennedy Airport is 22 miles away.

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $303. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $115 and departed from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $424. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $478 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New York is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $393 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 $547.

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

    Each week there are around 10,228 direct flights from within Costa Rica to New York. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $191 or less one-way and $295 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York flight deals.

Reviews of the 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1510 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
8.1Crew
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We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025PTY - ORD
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We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Not good , late, and long. We came home so late and spent so much time flying around and taxiing

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Food was terrible. Crew was kind but skipped over my row for providing sandwiches and beverages.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

We loved the United lounge near our gate and a rep named Aimee who was GREAT

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Awful. There was a minor problem with a fridge and they had us 2 hours in the runway before take off. The paper work alone took them half hour. There was no attemp to make up time up while in teansit and when we arrived, they had us another half hour in the plane because of traffic. I, and a bunch of people, lost their onnection flights for 5 to 10 minutes. Not even the attemp to wait given thar all delays, but the taxing, were United's fault. Then another 45 mins to get an agent and no flight alternatives for 2 days. Im am very disapointed with this "premium carrier".

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

flight cancelled after 2 delays. left us sitting in JFK at 1am. no customer service to assist rebooking.

To not have food or proper snacks on a 5 hour flight was the worst.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Ground crew gave me interference about carrying a laptop and a small shoulder bag, even though I told them I traveled with them all the time. I then placed my laptop bag in my carryon and took out a medical device, and ground crew still tried to give interference. I had to remind them that medical devices don't count towards luggage limits. It was quite annoying and unne

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

The incoming plane ✈️ was delayed 5 hours en route to Raleigh. My flight was delayed for 5 hours 😢. Finally boarded and then de boarded due to an AC problem. A very tough and long night.

The flight was 3.5 hrs delayed. I was not notified prior to arriving to the airport via spirit app. or via boarding pass that I already had loaded on my phone. The agent that i saw at the counter didn’t mention anything about the delay either. I only saw the update after logging in to my email account.

Unfortunately, spirits crew had us boarding and parking the plane often, would wait long periods of time before allowing the people attending the flight on the plane to know what was going on this caused for my plane to not only get diverted but then canceled at an airport 2 hours away and basically stranded with charter buses MAYBE being hired. I was left with no choice but to stay overnight and use a comp room in Altantic City to then arrive home the next day. This trip was the first time seeing my partner since he joined the Air Force and this stressful ride caused unwarranted tears on what was supposed to be an east flight home. I understand weather is unpredictable but to have passengers deboard to then reboard an hour later to taxi on the runway for another hour to then basically leave an entire fight stranded. I waited almost 30 minutes at the airport and not one employee could tell me about a charter bus so I had to leave and make accommodations to stay overnight and get a ride home.

This was the first time I use Spirit Airlines and was pleasantly surprised. It was a last-minute booking and I was happy to see there was availability on your airline for a price that was affordable. The staff was friendly. The only things I thought were missing, were the ability to recline the seats, although I don’t use that very often, and it would’ve been nice to have power access at the seats to plug in my devices.

The flight times got delayed multiple times due to weather which is understandable, but later the time got prepared 30min. Made to the flight barely but got stressed too much.

Onboarding was an easy process. Staff waa friendly and courteous. Should have a complimentary snack and drink. We paid $900 round trip for two to myrtle from New York, which is an expensive fare. Going to the seats were not in good shape but our return home, the air plane seemed to be new with comfortable seating with slightly more space. If traveling again, we will still consider flying SpIrit.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

The flight was canceled and was bounced around time wise with my elderly parents. That being said the gentleman in custody service was amazingly helpful

It amaze me how other airlines leave on time and Spirit always have some type of delay. I’ve flown with Spirit many times, but it reached a point I’d rather pay twice the amount and not deal with this corporation they never do nothing to reimburse people for their time or headaches.

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