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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 2:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:59 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 34m, covering 5,724 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José range from C$ 528 to C$ 889, with an average of C$ 693 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 528 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the C$ 693 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 427 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to C$ 732 for direct.

JetBlue is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 66–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 600 to C$ 4,847. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 330.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 44% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 649 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 715, a difference of C$ 66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only JetBlue operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José.

Flying via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 7h 25m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 7h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

San José is 2 hours behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.