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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to New York

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Costa Rica to New York

Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:10 pmLIR  Liberia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 10mnonstop
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7:20 pm - 12:39 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIR Liberia
18h 19m1 stop Miami
$306American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 10
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8:45 am - 10:44 pmLIR  Liberia-LGA New York LaGuardia
12h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:00 am - 1:10 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-LIR Liberia
28h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$307United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6
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2:06 pm - 4:24 pmLIR  Liberia-LGA New York LaGuardia
25h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 6:37 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-LIR Liberia
11h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$307United Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 12:59 amLIR  Liberia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 01m1 stop Miami
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10:30 am - 3:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIR Liberia
5h 30mnonstop
$311American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 8
JetBlue Logo
2:04 pm - 8:08 pmLIR  Liberia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 04mnonstop
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7:50 am - 2:04 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIR Liberia
7h 14m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$347JetBlue
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 8
JetBlue Logo
2:04 pm - 8:08 pmLIR  Liberia-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 04mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
10:51 am - 3:20 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LIR Liberia
5h 29mnonstop
$361JetBlue
Sat, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:44 pmLIR  Liberia-LGA New York LaGuardia
12h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:00 am - 6:37 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-LIR Liberia
9h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$365Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
Copa Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 3:59 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 54m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:15 am - 9:07 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 52m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$415Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:05 pm - 3:59 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 54m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 10:59 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$418Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:19 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-EWR Newark
13h 19m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:59 pm - 10:38 amEWR  Newark-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 39m1 stop Santo Domingo Las Americas
$465Multiple 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 flight to New York?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Liberia, at $306 return. The most popular connection is from San José to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $415 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to New York?

A flight to New York costs $561 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $239 and departed from Liberia. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Liberia to New York which costs $730 on average, and San José to New York, which costs $595 on average.

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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $465. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $570 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The cheapest month for flights to New York is February, where tickets cost $334 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $576 and $548 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $199.

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 $386 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 $626.

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 $424 round-trip, from San José $455 round-trip.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 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 $130.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Liberia to Newark Liberty Airport

FAQs - booking New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to New York was found on the route from Liberia, at $306 return. The most popular connection is from San José to New York and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $415 in the last 5 days.

  • 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 $561. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $239 and departed from Liberia 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $381 or less one-way and $439 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

 
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
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1543 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.9Entertainment
6.9Food
Airline reviews

We were made to check our carry-on luggage because it did not fit the measurements. That’s what we were told, but I saw plenty of carry-on luggage on the plane that was the same size as ours

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sep 2026
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We were made to check our carry-on luggage because it did not fit the measurements. That’s what we were told, but I saw plenty of carry-on luggage on the plane that was the same size as ours

Flight Crew Review The crew was absolutely amazing from start to finish! They were friendly, professional, attentive, and genuinely made the flight feel comfortable and enjoyable. Every interaction was pleasant, and they went above and beyond to make sure passengers were taken care of. You could really tell that they cared about providing great service. I truly appreciate their kindness and professionalism and would be happy to fly with this crew again!

stood in line to check in luggage for nearly an hour. very poor service and not excusable

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

So many hours of flying without salty food is a shame and the fact that they want to sell it to you seems like a rip-off

I was fortunate enough to have an entire row to myself and that was the highlight. Unfortunately, the flight was really turbulent which had no impact on how effective the crew was. However, I am disabled and should have boarded the flight first, but that wasn't the case. They also decided to take my bag at the gate because I had one too many and upon my picking it up at JFK it along with my rollator had been damaged. I am a vegan so the didn't have a proper meal for me and I was unable to view the entertainment because I didn't receive a set of headphones and if I needed to supply my own I wasn't made aware of that either. The crew was great, but overall everything was pretty lackluster.

The united employees at the gate treated me very rudely and called me nefarious

The crew was good, the WiFi was amazing, but the plane was meh. Uncomfortable first class, not enough room for baggage. My stuff ended up being behind my seat, so I had to sit on the plane for 20 minutes before I could get to it after landing.

United rejected my seat assignment that i selected when purchasing my seat 3 months in advance and therefore i ended up in the secondary business cabin in a middle pod. I had intentionally purchased my ticket early to secure a front end pod. I spoke to United via DTravel twice in the week leading up to my trip and they assurred me that they would fix my seat assignment and never did. The crew on board was pretty non-existent throughout the flight and seemed frustrated any time i went and found someone in the galley to ask for a snack or water. that was disappointing given the amount paid for the ticket. Overall, it was just fine and i arrived safely but i did send a complaint through the customer care portal.

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

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.

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Very bumpy flight & the crew was not happy to be there

Paid relatively a lot of money for a not comfortable seat. I would not take this service again until seating is improved. Food also not up to standard for price paid.

My original flight was cancelled. My replacement flight was delayed over 2 hours. I lost my whole day in NY

Delays were crazy long (over an hour) both for boarding and baggage claim

awful expereince. boarding was a mess and not communicated, then we sat on a hot plane and were at risk of getting kicked off

2 hour delay and a lack of air conditioning on the plane. Not a good combination

I have flown Jet Blue many times between JFK and SFO. I appreciate how clean the planes are, the ability to select my onboard entertainment and the flight crews have always been amazing! Unfortunately, my trip from SFO to JFK on August 23 was unusual. I arrived early at SFO for the 12:00 noon scheduled boarding. The flight was supposed to take off at 12:45pm but after sitting for a while, the plane had to return to the gate to have a generator inspected. After deplaning and then reboarding, we eventually took off around 3:30 pm. It was explained to the passengers that because the plane was using a backup generator, additional fuel was needed and the flight would take longer than originally scheduled. We were originally supposed to arrive at JFK at 9:32 pm but instead, arrived at midnight. Unfortunately, I was exhausted for the funeral I attended the next morning. As a passenger, I have always expected that the plane will be in good mechanical order and that all parts will function as expected. I'm not entirely certain that if I fly Jet Blue in the future, that I will have the same level of confidence that I had become accustomed to. Thanks for the opportunity to provide this feedback. Kathy Nigro

3 hours late JetBlue flight made me miss my connecting flight to Nairobi Kenya, they did not even offer me hotel accommodation, I paid out of my pocket, they did not know where my luggage was, let say my experience with JetBlue was nightmare.

My screen didn’t work, my seat didn’t recline, the flight attendant was rude and completely dismissive, the airplane was freezing, the seats are way old, slanted and uncomfortable. I payed for a full ticket and got a horrific experience, with a flight attendant who dismissed me even though I was calm respectful and polite.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

Cabin crew were good Food could be a lot better

It was a short flight so there were no entertainments nor super comfortable which is OKAY, just the review system doesnt allow for N/A which is why okay was put, but overall good! No delays and nice crew

AA was fine....the overall experience was subpar, but not due to the airline due to broader issues

Old plane. Nowhere as compared to non US airlines like JAL.

Not good always. Even our trip to japan was disaster with the American airlines delays and cancellatios. Now unfortunately we needed to book again with them last min. Was okay but as usual not comfortable seating.

Susan the flight attendant was great. She greeted me with a smile and showed great hospitality.

Horrible! We departed out of terminal 5, not only was the sign for flights and gate information were so badly organized that it took 2 minutes for all of the flight info load for the correct airline. One would think BA would have new and well managed jet ways, but no you had to take a bus to the plane. It took for every and detailed departure by 40 mins. I’ve had better class of service from Indian Airlines. BA needs to work on upscaling to meet the Industry norms. I can see regional airlines using this loading method but not on an international flight.

Flying on this airline is nothing short of a full blown circus clown show. On a recent return from my mother’s funeral, my only available choice from IND to PWM was American, which I hesitantly booked as I rarely fly them for many of the following reasons and never will again. I was booked IND-PHL-PWM totaling about six hours. The flight was cancelled due to NE weather. They rebooked me on a two stop flight IND-DFW (Yes DALLAS)-PHL-PWM, still all on the same day. After arriving in DFW, they continually delayed the DFW-PHL flight due to maintenance issues on the arriving flight. Finally it was delayed to the point that my PHL-PWM connection was no longer possible. They then rebooked me thru LGA with the short flight the NEXT DAY to PWM and offered to put me up for the night in NYC (or so I assumed). The flight DFW-LGA was then delayed so much that I asked to be put in an earlier flight with a lessor delay. Throughout this day chats with their AI assistant were useless as were subsequent chats supposedly with a real person(?). Only one customer service agent in DFW was actually helpful and appeared to care. Upon arrival at LGA post midnight, they issued me car and hotel vouchers in Trenton NEW JERSEY at a very old Howard Johnsons ONE HALF HOUR from LGA. The hotel was an $85, 1.5 rated hotel in a very sketchy area of NJ that I would have never voluntarily booked. As I prepared to catch the car back to LGA the next morning I received a text that my flight was cancelled. TWICE IN TWO DAYS. I went to LGA hoping to have AA book me on an earlier Delta flight. The full service line was at least 200 people deep, so I tried to reach a real person agent by phone. After 1/2 hours on hold I gave up and waited for my later LGA-PWM flight. It actually started boarding on-time, but only shortly after announced a maintenance hold. We were told it was nothing serious, just an adjustment to the Captains seat. Only one update was given while we waited 1.5+ hours for a “SEAT ADJUSTMENT”. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two. During that time at least three others flights in my area announced that they were overbooked and were taking volunteers before bumping people. Another flight to ORD announced a gate change and less than five minutes after announced that they were really not changing and announced for everyone to return to that gate. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two.🤡🤡

Overall good, but it would be better more movies and tv shows options

Boarding was horrendous! Took absolutely forever… and the delay from the broken coffee pot was really kind of ridiculous

Better seats, allow us to upgrade, terrible website, poor telephone service, better equipment

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

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

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

why did we have to go through security mid flight

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.

Same experience, very poor food, drinks or entertainment while flying. There are some products offered to buy but only using debit or credit cards . No friendly for seniors or people without cards.

Poor In food , poor in entertainment , passengers don’t get for free not even water

It’s very nice, the only thing is that we have to purchase food.

Old planes rude workers no tvs seats don’t go back and overpriced

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