$140 Find Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$199
Overall average: $267
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/12Tue 2/24
SJO - LGA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$223
Typical prices: $310-$476
JetBlue
Thu 2/5Tue 2/10
SJO - JFK • Non-stop
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United Airlines
Most flights • 22 per week
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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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, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m1 stop
$199Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m1 stop
$201Spirit Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
JetBlue Logo
3:08 pm - 9:00 pm
SJO
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JFK
4h 52mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:21 am - 1:48 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 27mnonstop
$223JetBlue
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
Avianca Logo
10:45 pm - 6:55 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 am - 4:10 pm
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m1 stop
$232Avianca
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2
Avianca Logo
10:45 pm - 6:55 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:50 am - 6:55 pm
JFK
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SJO
14h 05m1 stop
$234Avianca
Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 21
United Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 5:31 am
SJO
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EWR
5h 03mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 1:15 pm
EWR
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SJO
17h 26m1 stop
$243United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
JetBlue Logo
3:08 pm - 9:00 pm
SJO
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JFK
4h 52mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:45 am - 4:23 pm
JFK
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SJO
7h 38m1 stop
$247JetBlue
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:17 pm
LIR
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EWR
5h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 11:44 am
EWR
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LIR
5h 26mnonstop
$252United Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 10:58 pm
LIR
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JFK
8h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 12:37 pm
JFK
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LIR
18h 12m1 stop
$267American Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 12:50 pm
LIR
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EWR
20h 27m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 12:37 pm
EWR
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LIR
18h 01m1 stop
$271American 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 November, where tickets cost $287 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $448 and $416 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $287.

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 $185 one-way - $312 round-trip, from Liberia $189 one-way - $379 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 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 Windsor Stewart Airport, with an average flight price of $156.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$140
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy 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 $360. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $131 and departed from Liberia Airport.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $389. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $456 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 flights cost $304 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 $510.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $187 or less one-way and $345 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9126 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

10.0 ExcellentMario, Dec 2025
SJO - EWR
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It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

For an expensive flight to another country, United has a lot of nerve serving pretzels and no meals (unless, of course, you want to buy something to eat). Unacceptable.

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Very disappointed with food service. They ran out of entree selections- so for the last 10 rows only option was lentil stew. Not a fan. Then the morning service (pizza twist) was lukewarm at best- I exited my 12 hour flight having eaten a roll and dessert. They knew it was a full flight.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Good service, friendly staff. Food was average for airlines and the seats were small.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

A cookie and a soda, packed like sardines, will never be a positive experience. Also, boarded a 5:30 flight at 7:45pm

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

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

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Usb plugs for charging your phone does not work in every flight. uncomfortable chairs even in higher categories.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

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

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

Horrible. They canceled the flight and didn’t offer much help

The counter people was very disrespectful screaming and not helpful to find another flight soon. Having to cancel the flight

Canceled flight without any explanation at last moment. No replacement options. Not a weather related event. Completely messed up our holiday plans.

Very bad. Our flight was canceled and we need to rebook another flight which was in two hours after we’ve known about cancelation. It changed our plans. We had financial and other loses. Nobody did reimbursement to us.

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Spirit has improved a lot since I flew with it in 2011. I give the airline a huge thumbs up!!

I'd have like to check my bag and not toss my hair products.sears are very uncomfortable. And that even water isn't free really sucks. The ticket was almost $400

Flight was in time, very smooth ride and surprisingly lots of legroom in the cabin so I certainly will fly with spirit again

Everything was smoothly and convenient! Just stay in this way!

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