NYC - SJO

C$ 157 Find Cheap Flights from New York 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 New York to San José departing on 10/9. 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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Cheap Flights from New York to San José (NYC-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to San José

Mon, 1 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
JetBlue Logo
9:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.JFK-SJO
5h 20mdirect
JetBlue Logo
2:07 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.SJO-JFK
5h 03mdirect
C$ 351JetBlue
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Fri, 5 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
JetBlue Logo
9:41 a.m. - 1:02 p.m.JFK-SJO
5h 21mdirect
JetBlue Logo
2:07 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.SJO-JFK
5h 03mdirect
C$ 369JetBlue
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
JetBlue Logo
9:41 a.m. - 1:02 p.m.JFK-SJO
5h 21mdirect
JetBlue Logo
2:07 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.SJO-JFK
5h 03mdirect
C$ 387JetBlue
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Mon, 21 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
JetBlue Logo
9:40 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.JFK-SJO
16h 15m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:05 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.SJO-JFK
5h 05mdirect
C$ 394JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
Avianca Logo
3:35 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.JFK-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:05 p.m. - 1:35 a.m.SJO-JFK
8h 30m1 stop
C$ 410Avianca
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Delta Logo
6:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.JFK-SJO
8h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:18 p.m. - 12:52 a.m.SJO-JFK
9h 34m1 stop
C$ 421Delta
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
Avianca Logo
3:35 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.JFK-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.SJO-JFK
7h 50m1 stop
C$ 432Avianca
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Copa Airlines Logo
1:19 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.JFK-SJO
9h 44m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:07 a.m. - 2:52 a.m.SJO-JFK
17h 45m1 stop
C$ 511Copa Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Copa Airlines Logo
2:36 p.m. - 8:01 a.m.JFK-SJO
18h 25m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:07 a.m. - 2:52 a.m.SJO-JFK
17h 45m1 stop
C$ 562Copa Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Delta Logo
2:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.JFK-SJO
9h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.SJO-JFK
12h 10m1 stop
C$ 569Delta
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New York to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
JetBlue

JetBlue's Mint cabin features lie-flat seats and priority security and boarding lanes.


JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi and seatback screens with live TV channels.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with free seated meals and less crowding.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 15 cm more legroom than standard economy seats.

Airports
EWR

For a quick connection between terminals at EWR, use the airside shuttle bus to avoid security re-checks.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

To avoid traffic at JFK, consider being dropped at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard for a free ride to terminals.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO for a smoother exit; hotels often offer helpful services.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and 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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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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Useful Info

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San José flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to San José flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to San José.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to San José cost C$ 537 and was between Newark Airport (EWR) and San José (SJO). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is C$ 537.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to San José is September, where tickets cost C$ 492 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 958 and C$ 818 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 530 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to San José, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 157
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José

When to book flights from New York to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York 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 flights from New York to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San José was C$ 115 for a one-way ticket and C$ 257 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San José?

    New York has 2 major airports: Newark and New York John F Kennedy Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the only airport in San José. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    JetBlue, Undisclosed Carrier, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San José?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San José?

    There are direct flights from New York to San José on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 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 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 is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York 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 with another airline.

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

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York 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

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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Top airline flying from New York 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 New York 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.
6.7
AviancaOverall score based on 2345 reviews
7.2Crew
5.1Food
6.4Comfort
5.4Entertainment
7.0Boarding
Airline reviews

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

8.0 ExcellentSteven, Jun 2025MCO - BOG
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Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

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