~8hTotal estimate
~€175–580Rough fare per person
Flight to San José
New York City → San José · about ~4h 30m in the air · ~€150–500
Flight to La Fortuna
San José → La Fortuna · about ~30m in the air · ~€25–80
New York City → La Fortuna
United States to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from New York City?
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About the trip from New York City to La Fortuna
New York City (United States) and La Fortuna (Costa Rica) are 3,522 km (2,188 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via San José: ~8h door to door with 1 change, for ~€175–580 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from New York City to San José: ~4h 30m in the air, 3,563 km, ~€150–500
- Flight from San José to La Fortuna: ~30m in the air, 86 km, ~€25–80
Every route we know
- Flight, via San José: ~8h, 1 change, ~€175–580
- Flight + Train + Bus, via San José, Alajuela and San Ramón: ~11h 10m, 3 changes, ~€158–518
- Flight + Bus, via Liberia, Cañas and Tilarán: ~11h 35m, 3 changes, ~€158–520
Questions
How long does it take to get from New York City to La Fortuna?
~8h door to door by flight, via San José, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from New York City to La Fortuna?
~€175–580 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from New York City to La Fortuna without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.