Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica from $121

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Avianca Logo
3:00 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 5:20 am
SJO
-
JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$257Avianca
sáb., may. 16 - vie., jun. 12
American Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 9:07 pm
JFK
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SJO
13h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 1:33 pm
SJO
-
JFK
11h 58m
1 stop
$259American Airlines
dom., feb. 22 - mié., feb. 25
American Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:33 pm
JFK
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SJO
13h 38m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 pm
SJO
-
JFK
11h 40m
1 stop
$260American Airlines
lun., mar. 9 - mar., mar. 17
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 1:15 am
SJO
-
JFK
8h 05m
1 stop
$261Avianca
lun., may. 18 - jue., jun. 11
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 10:43 pm
JFK
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SJO
15h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 1:33 pm
SJO
-
JFK
11h 58m
1 stop
$262American Airlines
dom., feb. 22 - mié., feb. 25
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
-
JFK
4h 55mnonstop
$263JetBlue
mié., mar. 11 - mié., mar. 18
JetBlue Logo
9:34 am - 12:53 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:39 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 54mnonstop
$264JetBlue
lun., mar. 9 - lun., mar. 16
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
$265JetBlue
lun., mar. 9 - mié., mar. 18
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 11:30 am
JFK
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SJO
9h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 2:05 am
SJO
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JFK
8h 55m
1 stop
$266Avianca
lun., abr. 13 - mar., abr. 21
JetBlue Logo
8:20 am - 12:55 pm
JFK
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LIR
5h 35mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
2:15 pm - 8:19 pm
LIR
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JFK
5h 04mnonstop
$281JetBlue
lun., mar. 2 - jue., mar. 5

Avianca flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

Our best Avianca deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
Avianca
May 16
JFK3:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 45m
1 stop
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 8
SJO7:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
JFK5:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$257
Avianca
May 18
JFK3:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 10
SJO7:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
JFK5:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$261
Avianca
Apr 13
JFK3:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 55m
1 stop
SJO11:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 21
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$266

American Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 21
JFK7:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 17m
2 stops
SJO8:12 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 25
SJO12:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 58m
1 stop
JFK1:33 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$257
American Airlines
Feb 22
JFK8:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 38m
1 stop
SJO9:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 26
SJO3:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
JFK9:54 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$259
American Airlines
Mar 9
JFK7:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 38m
2 stops
SJO7:33 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 17
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
JFK7:40 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$260

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 5/16

3:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 6/12

7:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

$257

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/22

8:29 am-9:07 pm

1 stop13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

12:35 am-1:33 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$259

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/9

7:55 am-7:33 pm

2 stops13h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$260

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 5/18

3:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 6/11

3:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 05m

$261

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/22

8:25 am-10:43 pm

1 stop15h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

12:35 am-1:33 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$262

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/11

9:34 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/18

11:45 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$263

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/9

9:34 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/16

11:45 pm-6:39 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$264

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/9

9:34 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/18

11:45 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$265

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 4/13

3:35 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/21

3:10 pm-2:05 am

1 stop8h 55m

$266

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/2

8:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

jue. 3/5

2:15 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$281

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $311, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica during September average around $343.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $396. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $466. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica when you can find flight prices for as low as $421. Flying to Costa Rica in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Costa Rica are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $436. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $417 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $378 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$143

Fastest flight time

5h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

40 airports
The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $143. The best round-trip flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $329.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica takes 5h 05m
Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica every day.
There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The required travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7.9
8,178 reviews
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5.7
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7.5
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6.5
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7.2
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11,259 reviews
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