[Expired] [Deal Alert] New York to San José, Costa Rica, for $202 Round-Trip on JetBlue

Updated: August 4, 2024, 12:14pm CDT

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It’s been an excellent weekend for cheap deals to Latin America and the Caribbean. First, we spotted great deals to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and now, we’re seeing extremely low fares to Costa Rica starting at just $200 round-trip.

Here’s what you need to know.

Fare Details

This is a deal on JetBlue from New York (JFK) to San José (SJO) in Costa Rica.

Similar to other JetBlue deals, the cheapest tickets are in Blue Basic. This is JetBlue’s most restrictive fare class and does not permit changes, free seat selection, or free same-day changes. However, beginning in September, Blue Basic passengers can bring a carry-on bag and a personal item.

Play with some dates on Google Flights and then book directly with JetBlue or an online travel agency (OTA) like Expedia for the best deal. You may find cheaper deals with lesser-known OTAs, though we advise against booking through these platforms, especially if you need more flexibility should you have to change or cancel your ticket.

Class: Economy
Route: New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)
Dates: August 2024 through April 2025
Rates: As low as $202 round-trip

Best Ways To Book

Fantastic availability exists throughout the rest of 2024 and into the spring of 2025, though the cheapest deals can be found in September.

New York to San Jose JetBlue — Image Credit: JetBlue

If you want to save your cash, there’s also pretty good availability on this route with JetBlue TrueBlue points. We’re seeing flights for just 12,000 TrueBlue points round-trip, which we consider a great deal for Central America.

New York to San Jose Points — Image Credit: JetBlue

Once you’ve selected your travel dates, remember to pay with a card that rewards you for travel purchases:

The Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel (capped at $500,000 spent in purchases per calendar year, then 1x points)
The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express: 5x Membership Rewards points on flights booked through Amex Travel
Chase Sapphire Reserve^®: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards portal; 3x points on all other travel purchases
Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card: 5x Ultimate Rewards points on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards portal; 2x points on all other travel purchases

Hot Tip:

New to earning JetBlue points? Check out the best ways to earn lots of JetBlue TrueBlue points!

Final Thoughts

This is a fantastic deal for Costa Rica, but what makes it even better is the wide-open availability through spring 2025. If you’ve been dreaming about a trip to Costa Rica and have some extra cash to spare (or TrueBlue points), make sure to hop on this deal before it’s gone!

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For rates and fees of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, click here.