How many flights depart from New York to Costa Rica on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Costa Rica is 43 per week as of January 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from New York to Costa Rica on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Costa Rica is 6 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00a.m., with 82% of daily flights leaving at noon.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Costa Rica flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Costa Rica flights?

According to our data, JetBlue has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Costa Rica?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Costa Rica

How often are flights from New York to Costa Rica delayed?

Historically, on average around 22% of flights between New York and Costa Rica have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from New York to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Costa Rica?

There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Costa Rica as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Costa Rica?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Costa Rica.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

JFK

SJO

10h 30m

1 stop

3:10 p.m. - 2:05 a.m.

SJO

JFK

8h 55m

1 stop

C$ 371Avianca

Sun, 3 May - Thu, 28 May

1:16 a.m. - 9:06 a.m.

JFK

SJO

8h 50m

1 stop

10:08 a.m. - 2:59 a.m.

SJO

JFK

15h 51m

1 stop

C$ 380Copa Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

1:16 a.m. - 4:46 p.m.

JFK

SJO

16h 30m

3 stops

5:50 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

SJO

JFK

18h 10m

1 stop

C$ 387Copa Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

3:35 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

JFK

SJO

9h 55m

1 stop

3:10 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.

SJO

JFK

8h 05m

1 stop

C$ 388Avianca

Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

9:34 a.m. - 12:53 p.m.

JFK

SJO

5h 19mdirect

11:45 p.m. - 6:39 a.m.

SJO

JFK

4h 54mdirect

C$ 398JetBlue

Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

8:21 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.

LGA

LIR

17h 49m

1 stop

3:27 p.m. - 12:36 p.m.

LIR

LGA

19h 09m

1 stop

C$ 400United Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

7:18 a.m. - 11:44 a.m.

EWR

LIR

5h 26mdirect

5:15 p.m. - 11:17 p.m.

LIR

EWR

5h 02mdirect

C$ 407United Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

8:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

LGA

LIR

17h 50m

1 stop

3:05 p.m. - 8:48 a.m.

LIR

LGA

16h 43m

1 stop

C$ 427Delta

Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

7:35 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.

JFK

LIR

16h 40m

1 stop

3:05 p.m. - 8:22 a.m.

LIR

JFK

16h 17m

1 stop

C$ 427Delta

Fri, 20 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

8:20 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.

JFK

LIR

5h 35mdirect

1:15 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.

LIR

JFK

5h 10mdirect

C$ 499JetBlue

Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

JetBlue flights from New York to Costa Rica

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JetBlue

10 Mar

JFK9:34 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 19m

SJO12:53 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16 Mar

SJO11:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4h 54m

JFK6:39 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 398

JetBlue

4 May

JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 55m

1 stop

SJO11:55 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28 May

SJO2:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 05m

JFK9:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 435

JetBlue

5 May

JFK9:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 20m

SJO1:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14 May

SJO2:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 05m

JFK9:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 438

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Avianca

3 May

JFK3:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

SJO11:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28 May

SJO3:10 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 55m

1 stop

JFK2:05 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 370

Avianca

7 Apr

JFK3:35 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

SJO11:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15 Apr

SJO3:10 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m

1 stop

JFK1:15 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 388

Avianca

2 Jun

JFK3:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 45m

1 stop

SJO8:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19 Jun

SJO7:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 35m

1 stop

JFK5:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 392

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

3:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

3:10 p.m.-2:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 370

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

1:16 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

10:08 a.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 380

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

1:16 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

5:50 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 387

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/4

3:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

3:10 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 388

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

9:34 a.m.-12:53 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

11:45 p.m.-6:39 a.m.

Nonstop4h 54m

C$ 398

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/4

8:21 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop17h 49m

Liberia

Mon 20/4

3:27 p.m.-12:36 p.m.

1 stop19h 09m

C$ 400

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Tue 24/2

7:18 a.m.-11:44 a.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Thu 5/3

5:15 p.m.-11:17 p.m.

Nonstop5h 02m

C$ 407

New YorkLiberia

LGA - LIR

LGALIR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 19/2

8:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

Liberia

Wed 25/2

3:05 p.m.-8:48 a.m.

1 stop16h 43m

C$ 427

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

7:35 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop16h 40m

Liberia

Wed 25/2

3:05 p.m.-8:22 a.m.

1 stop16h 17m

C$ 427

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

8:20 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

1:15 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

Nonstop5h 10m

C$ 499

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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 is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 503, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Costa Rica in October, then you should wait until November to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 533.

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

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 538. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Costa Rica on Sunday is C$ 640.

What is the cheapest New York to Costa Rica flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Liberia for the best New York - Costa Rica flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 653 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 for as low as C$ 526 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Costa Rica flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Costa Rica flight.

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Best price found	C$ 380
Fastest flight time	5h 19m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best flight deal from New York to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 380

The fastest flight from New York to Costa Rica takes 5h 19m

Direct flights go from New York to Costa Rica every day.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From New York there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from New York to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Costa Rica?
There is 1 operator available for flights from New York to Costa Rica as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Costa Rica?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Costa Rica?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Costa Rica is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 22.28% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 21.31%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 20.67%, and Airbus A321-100/200 at 15.75%.

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JetBlue	PriceFrom C$ 293	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,891 reviews		Search JetBlue flights

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What cabin class options are available on New York to Costa Rica flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Costa Rica flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Costa Rica?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Costa Rica

How often are flights from New York to Costa Rica delayed?

Historically, on average around 22% of flights between New York and Costa Rica have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Costa Rica flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Costa Rica flights?

According to our data, JetBlue has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from New York to Costa Rica on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Costa Rica is 6 per day as of January 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00a.m., with 82% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from New York to Costa Rica on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Costa Rica is 43 per week as of January 2026. The most frequent departure day is Thu, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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Best airlines flying from New York to Costa Rica

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I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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