Statistics on New York City-Costa Rica (San José) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from New York City airport is $ 528 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 385 (in october) and $ 775 (in december), which is a saving of $ 143 or a surplus of $ 247 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $338 to $394 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60134 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 385, saving $ 143 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 528). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 775).
Flight New York City-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 400 | $ 513 | good price |
| February | $ 372 | $ 571 | fair price |
| March | $ 376 | $ 513 | good price |
| April | $ 426 | $ 591 | fair price |
| May | $ 327 | $ 438 | good price |
| June | $ 370 | $ 511 | good price |
| July | $ 487 | $ 580 | fair price |
| August | $ 484 | $ 556 | fair price |
| September | $ 309 | $ 391 | good price |
| October | $ 305 | $ 385 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 371 | $ 506 | good price |
| December | $ 515 | $ 775 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Costa Rica (San José) range from $225 to $957. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $226 to $282), 1% at the maximum price (from $901 to $957). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $338 to $394 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Costa Rica flight
There are 10 companies that serve New York City from Costa Rica (San José) airport: jetBlue, Avianca (scheduled), United, Spirit Airlines, Copa, Volaris, American Airlines, Air Canada, volaris costa rica and Omskavia Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60134 flights analyzed in previous years, jetBlue was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the New York City->Costa Rica route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Costa Rica (San José) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 211 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $44.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $48. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a saturday may cost you an additional $46.
Top prices New York City-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → San José | 19-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 280 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| New York City → San José | 25-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 250 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| New York City → San José | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 244 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → San José | 05-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 282 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| New York City → San José | 16-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 250 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| New York City → San José | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 277 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| New York City → San José | 10-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 282 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → San José | 14-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 282 | direct flight with jetBlue |
| New York City → San José | 01-10 to 08-10-2025 | $ 281 | layover flight with Copa |
| New York City → San José | 07-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 277 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Costa Rica flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 465 $, which is a saving of 63 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (223 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 423 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 509), 3 to 4 months ($ 505), 4 to 5 months ($ 491), 5 to 6 months ($ 447), 7 to 8 months ($ 444), 8 to 9 months ($ 462) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 509 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 546), 1 to 2 months ($ 541), 2 to 3 months ($ 534), 3 to 4 months ($ 511), 4 to 5 months ($ 526), 9 to 10 months ($ 569) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 473 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 493), 1 to 2 months ($ 493), 3 to 4 months ($ 509), 4 to 5 months ($ 513) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 484 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 529), 2 to 3 months ($ 568), 7 to 8 months ($ 563) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 402 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 429), 1 to 2 months ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 433), 3 to 4 months ($ 427), 4 to 5 months ($ 437) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 372 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 375), 2 to 3 months ($ 437), 3 to 4 months ($ 510), 6 to 7 months ($ 507) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 469 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 536), 2 to 3 months ($ 510), 3 to 4 months ($ 514), 10 to 11 months ($ 574) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 460 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 522), 4 to 5 months ($ 526), 5 to 6 months ($ 547), 8 to 9 months ($ 549) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 336), 2 to 3 months ($ 338), 4 to 5 months ($ 377), 5 to 6 months ($ 384) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 321 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 327), 3 to 4 months ($ 329), 4 to 5 months ($ 331), 5 to 6 months ($ 371) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 389 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 457), 2 to 3 months ($ 417), 3 to 4 months ($ 426), 4 to 5 months ($ 397) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 601 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 726), 2 to 3 months ($ 637), 3 to 4 months ($ 678), 4 to 5 months ($ 770), 6 to 7 months ($ 772), 7 to 8 months ($ 736), 11 to 12 months ($ 700) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $9 more.
New York City to Costa Rica (San José): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | $ 382 $250 to $527 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 381 $244 to $720 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 478 $294 to $1084 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 418 $304 to $691 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 356 $280 to $1091 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 397 $280 to $1091 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 442 $277 to $1092 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 791 $293 to $3280 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 518 $334 to $619 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 855 $301 to $3289 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 474 $453 to $493 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november and march are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!