JFK - SJO

C$ 168 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 313
Overall average: C$ 522
Avianca
Sun 3/5Wed 20/5
JFK - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 346
Typical prices: C$ 537-C$ 910
JetBlue
Thu 15/1Sun 25/1
JFK - SJO • Direct
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Have your driver drop you off at Lefferts Blvd AirTrain.
Reserve a taxi with Coopetranstura before arrival.
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Cheapest • from C$ 313 (round-trip)
JetBlue
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José (JFK-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 20 May
Avianca Logo
3:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:50 p.m. - 2:15 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 25m1 stop
C$ 313Avianca
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
JetBlue Logo
9:21 a.m. - 1:48 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
5h 27mdirect
JetBlue Logo
3:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
4h 52mdirect
C$ 346JetBlue
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
JetBlue Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
8h 00m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
3:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
4h 52mdirect
C$ 377JetBlue
Mon, 23 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
JetBlue Logo
6:25 p.m. - 10:48 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 23mdirect
JetBlue Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:01 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
5h 01mdirect
C$ 387JetBlue
Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
3:06 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 59m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:46 a.m. - 4:17 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
8h 31m1 stop
C$ 388Copa Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
18h 48m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:04 a.m. - 1:20 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
13h 16m1 stop
C$ 409Copa Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JetBlue Logo
7:24 a.m. - 4:23 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 59m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 45m1 stop
C$ 416JetBlue
Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
JetBlue Logo
7:59 a.m. - 4:23 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 24m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
3:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
4h 52mdirect
C$ 419JetBlue
Sun, 8 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
3:15 a.m. - 4:46 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
15h 31m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
5:51 p.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
8h 08m1 stop
C$ 423Copa Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JetBlue Logo
9:21 a.m. - 1:48 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 27mdirect
JetBlue Logo
3:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
4h 52mdirect
C$ 428JetBlue
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is October, where tickets cost C$ 436 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 811 and C$ 662 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 456, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
JFK

Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard. The AirTrain ride to terminals is free.

SJO

Reserve a taxi with Coopetranstura or Taxis Unidos before arrival. Head to the kiosk outside customs for metered fares within San José.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightC$ 168
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José was C$ 168 for a one-way ticket and C$ 313 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    There are direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San José, JetBlue or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San José are JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 599 and an overall rating of 7.2, JetBlue is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 705 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from New York John F Kennedy Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from New York John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
JetBlueOverall score based on 2894 reviews
6.7Food
7.2Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.6Comfort
7.4Boarding
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Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Sep 2025
JFK - RSW
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Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

I love a flight without turbulence and you guys deliver It’d be nice to have comfier seats and maybe some inflight entertainment and snacks but that’s for Delta

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

The whole thing everything was poorly managed poorly handled spirit doent deserve to be in business period.

Nothing. It was delayed three times and then canceled and we had to drive 15 hours to get home and rent a car.

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

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