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Cheap Flights from New York to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$232
Liberia
Liberianonstop$261
San José
San José1 stop$232
Liberia
Liberianonstop$261

Book Cheap New York 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 New York 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 New York to Costa Rica

Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m1 stop
$232Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m1 stop
$233Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
Avianca Logo
10:00 am - 4:10 pm
JFK
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SJO
7h 10mnonstop
Avianca Logo
10:45 pm - 6:55 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 10mnonstop
$234Avianca
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m1 stop
$234Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
Avianca Logo
2:45 am - 11:25 am
JFK
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SJO
9h 40m2 stops
Avianca Logo
10:45 pm - 6:55 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
$235Avianca
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:43 pm
LGA
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SJO
9h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:59 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 59m1 stop
$237American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
American Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:43 pm
JFK
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SJO
16h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:59 pm
SJO
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JFK
13h 59m1 stop
$237American Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 11:44 am
EWR
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LIR
5h 26mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:17 pm
LIR
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EWR
5h 02mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 2
United Airlines Logo
7:18 am - 11:44 am
EWR
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LIR
5h 26mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 12:52 am
LIR
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EWR
9h 32m1 stop
$271United Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:22 am
JFK
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LIR
5h 22mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
12:15 pm - 10:59 pm
LIR
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JFK
9h 44m1 stop
$274JetBlue
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Costa Rica flights

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

What is the cheapest New York 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 found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at $210 round-trip. The most popular route is from Newark Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $297.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $414 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Costa Rica is October, when tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $660 and $597 respectively.

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

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

For New York to Costa Rica, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Costa Rica back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What Costa Rica airport should I fly to from New York City?

    Many tourists will visit San Jose because it is the capital of and the largest city in Costa Rica. Juan Santamaria Airport is just 20min from the center of the city. It is also within driving distance of San Ramon, located an hour away. Liberia Airport is about 17min from the city of Liberia. It is in the northwestern region of the country and a short drive from the city of Guardia and popular tourist destinations like Del Coco Beach.

  • How do I get from the airports in Costa Rica into the city?

    There is a bus that goes from Liberia Airport to the heart of the city. The bus picks up outside of the departure lounge and it will take about 27min to get to Liberia. If you'd prefer, you can also hail a taxi to get you to your hotel. For tourists traveling to San Jose Airport, there is a bus that you can catch to San Jose or nearby cities. For ease and convenience, the bus picks up passengers at the Ground Transportation Center, which is across the road from the arrival hall. There is also a taxi stand outside of the airport.

  • Where can I park my car at JFK Airport?

    If you need to park your car while you're traveling to Costa Rica, you can do so in the airport's long-term parking lot. The lot is located on Lefferts Boulevard (exit 18B on Belt Parkway West). Once you park your vehicle, you can take the AirTrain JFK to your terminal.

  • Is there a lounge at San Jose Airport?

    While waiting for your plane to leave San Jose, you can relax in the VIP Lounge. The lounge has a separate bar, comfortable seating and a workstation for individuals traveling on business. You can reach the VIP Lounge just outside of Gate 5. There is a fee for each passenger visiting the lounge.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York 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 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 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 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 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost $410 on average. Morning departures are around 8% 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 $457.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • There are just two airports in Costa Rica that offer international flights. This includes the Juan Santamaria/San Jose Airport (SJO) in Alajuela (a suburb of San Jose, Costa Rica) and the Liberia Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica.
  • You can fly non-stop to both San Jose and Liberia, Costa Rica from New York City's JFK Airport. If you have a layover on your flight plan, it will likely be in Panama City, Miami, Charlotte, or Atlanta.
  • JFK, New York International Airport is less than an hour from Newark International Airport (EWR). You can also check flights from EWR to Costa Rica.
  • There are car rental agencies at both San Jose Airport and Liberia Airport. At Liberia Airport, the car rental offices are across the street from the airport. You can rent a car at San Jose Airport close to Terminal B.
  • At JFK Airport, there are four different chapels where you can go to pray or meditate, located in Terminal 4. There is one dedicated to the Catholic faith and the others cater to followers of Judaism, Islam and the Protestant faith.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9138 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Jan 2026
EWR - ORD
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Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Friendly and professional flight crew. Aside from departure delay after boarding, easy flight and smooth landing.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

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!

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

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.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

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

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

Our flight was canceled at the last minute after delaying for hours and our whole holiday had to be canceled they could not get another flight next day we had so much planned 3 hotels, Disney tickets, car rental. It was canceled due to cabin crew not showing up.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Boarding was good, clearly explained and efficient. Staff were helpful, I would've liked a place to get coffee that wasn't Starbucks

The flight was cancelled and Spirit said they could not rebook me on another flight for six days. They said they couldn't do anything for another six days.

Flight was on time, Newark staff, especially Nathan, very helpful, and plane crew to RDU very good without being pushy. We arrived early, and had a gentle landing.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Costa Rica

Cabin classes available on flights to Costa Rica. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.