Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica from £142

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06:00 - 11:54
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SJO
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13:19 - 00:59
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9h 40m
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£323Delta
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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15:32 - 08:19
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18h 47m
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05:45 - 01:00
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17h 15m
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£323Copa Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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02:20 - 09:04
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8h 44m
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18:17 - 16:17
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£325Copa Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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18h 49m
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£329Copa Airlines
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Copa Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

Our best Copa Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
Copa Airlines
21 Aug
JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 47m
1 stop
SJO08:19San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Aug
SJO05:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£323
Copa Airlines
6 Oct
JFK02:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 44m
1 stop
SJO09:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 Oct
SJO18:17San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
JFK16:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
£325
Copa Airlines
24 Jul
JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 49m
1 stop
SJO08:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Jul
SJO13:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 23m
1 stop
JFK01:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£329

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

Our best JetBlue deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight tickets
JetBlue
24 Aug
JFK09:06New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO12:33San José Juan Santamaria Intl
27 Sept
SJO13:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 46m
1 stop
JFK23:51New York John F Kennedy Intl
£347
JetBlue
7 Sept
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 57m
1 stop
SJO12:57San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 Sept
SJO13:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 04m
JFK20:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£373
JetBlue
16 Oct
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
SJO12:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17 Oct
SJO13:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 04m
JFK20:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£375

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

06:00-11:54

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/9

13:19-00:59

1 stop9h 40m

£323

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/8

15:32-08:19

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

05:45-01:00

1 stop17h 15m

£323

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

02:20-09:04

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

18:17-16:17

1 stop20h 00m

£325

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

15:32-08:21

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/7

13:37-01:00

1 stop9h 23m

£329

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/8

15:32-08:19

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

10:03-03:59

1 stop15h 56m

£329

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

05:45-01:00

1 stop17h 15m

£333

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/8

15:32-08:19

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/8

10:03-01:00

1 stop12h 57m

£339

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/7

02:20-09:06

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

18:17-16:17

1 stop20h 00m

£341

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

02:20-09:06

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/8

10:03-01:00

1 stop12h 57m

£345

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

06:00-11:54

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

13:19-00:59

1 stop9h 40m

£346

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with most prices found around £70. If you are unable to visit Costa Rica during the month of March, then departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £81.

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

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

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 £324 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £298 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights?

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Can stopping save me money on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica.

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Fastest flight time

14h 59m

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Every day

Airports in Costa Rica

40 airports
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica takes 14h 59m
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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Costa Rica were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 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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