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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$263
Liberia
Liberianonstop$291
San José
San José2 stops$263
Liberia
Liberianonstop$291

Book Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 7
American Airlines Logo
7:58 am - 7:07 pm
JFK
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SJO
13h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 12:57 am
SJO
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JFK
10h 47m
1 stop
$263American Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Sun, May 31
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:35 pm - 1:50 am
SJO
-
JFK
7h 15m
1 stop
$265Avianca
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:12 pm
JFK
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SJO
13h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 1:33 pm
SJO
-
JFK
11h 58m
1 stop
$267American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sun, May 31
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:35 pm - 1:50 am
SJO
-
JFK
7h 15m
1 stop
$268Avianca
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 11:40 pm
JFK
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SJO
9h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 1:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$269Avianca
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
11:59 am - 8:12 pm
JFK
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SJO
9h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 1:33 pm
SJO
-
JFK
11h 58m
1 stop
$270American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
JetBlue Logo
7:10 pm - 10:36 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 26mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:40 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mnonstop
$273JetBlue
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
JetBlue Logo
9:34 am - 12:53 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:40 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mnonstop
$274JetBlue
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
JetBlue Logo
7:10 pm - 10:36 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 26mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:40 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mnonstop
$275JetBlue
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
JetBlue Logo
11:28 am - 2:45 pm
JFK
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LIR
5h 17mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
3:50 pm - 11:00 pm
LIR
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JFK
5h 10mnonstop
$291JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $252 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $252.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $406 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, 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 from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $470 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Costa Rica on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, 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 on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$113
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Should I get a visa before I fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Costa Rica?

    As a U.S. citizen traveling for vacation to Costa Rica, obtaining a visa for stays up to 180 days is not required. Ensure your passport remains valid throughout your visit, and carry a return ticket or proof of onward travel. Additionally, be prepared to demonstrate financial capability, with a requirement of at least $100 per month for the duration of your stay.

  • What are some things to know about car seat laws for children before I depart from the airport of my arrival in Costa Rica?

    Children up to 12 months old must travel in a car seat facing the rear, and then up to four years old must travel in a car seat facing forward. Children up to six years old must travel in a booster seat, and children up to 12 must travel on a booster cushion. This final requirement may be waived when children weigh over 80 lbs. or are more than 57 inches. Because of these rather detailed laws, you will often find it is easy to rent a car seat upon your arrival, especially in major cities and at large international airports.

  • What are some ticket tiers available for JetBlue?

    JetBlue offers a range of amenities across its fare classes. In Blue Basic, passengers enjoy standard services, while Blue provides additional flexibility. Blue Plus offers extra legroom, and Blue Extra provides expedited security and boarding. The Mint class delivers a premium experience with lie-flat seats and gourmet dining. These varied fare classes cater to diverse passenger preferences and travel needs.

  • What are some benefits of upgrading to first class on Avianca?

    Upgrading to first class on Avianca provides an elevated travel experience. Passengers enjoy spacious seating, gourmet dining, and personalized service. Exclusive perks like priority check-in, lounge access, and enhanced in-flight amenities enhance the journey, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable travel encounter for passengers.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica 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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica?

    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 from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $421 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $436.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • One of the largest airport destinations in Costa Rica is Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR). To travel here from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), direct flights are available aboard JetBlue.
  • When your final destination in Costa Rica is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), you can travel there from John F. Kennedy International Airport aboard nonstop flights offered by Avianca and JetBlue.
  • Travelers making their way to Costa Rica from John F. Kennedy International Airport aboard JetBlue can relax and unwind as they wait for their flight on the JetBlue Rooftop Terrace, which can be found in Terminal 5.
  • If you would like to fly to Golfito Airport (GLF), one option from John F. Kennedy International Airport is to take a two-stop flight that utilizes Avianca and SANSA and has layovers at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and Juan Santamaria International Airport.
  • Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) is a popular destination in Costa Rica. One of the best ways to get here from John F. Kennedy International Airport is to travel on a two-stop flight utilizing Avianca and SANSA, which has layovers at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Costa Rica? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8193 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

2.0 MediocreCindy, Feb 2026
JFK - LAX
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They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

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

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

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

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

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.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

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