NYC - SJO

C$ 167 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 2/4. 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$ 371
Overall average: C$ 517
Avianca
Sun 3/5Thu 28/5
JFK - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 385
Typical prices: C$ 457-C$ 704
JetBlue
Wed 11/3Fri 13/3
JFK - SJO • Direct
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JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi and live TV on this route.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to San José

Sun, 3 May - Thu, 28 May
Avianca Logo
3:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
10h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:10 p.m. - 2:05 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
8h 55m
1 stop
C$ 371Avianca
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
1:16 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
17h 10m
1 stop
C$ 381Copa Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
JetBlue Logo
9:34 a.m. - 12:53 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
11:45 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mdirect
C$ 385JetBlue
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
1:16 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
8h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 a.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
16h 42m
3 stops
C$ 387Copa Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun
Avianca Logo
3:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 p.m. - 5:20 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
C$ 393Avianca
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 p.m. - 4:46 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
27h 02m
3 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 a.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
16h 42m
3 stops
C$ 394Copa Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Copa Airlines Logo
1:16 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 44m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:51 p.m. - 12:57 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
18h 06m
1 stop
C$ 396Copa Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
JetBlue Logo
9:34 a.m. - 12:53 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
11:45 p.m. - 6:40 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mdirect
C$ 397JetBlue
Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
2:20 a.m. - 4:46 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
16h 26m
3 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
6:08 p.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 51m
1 stop
C$ 402Copa Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 31 May
Avianca Logo
3:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
10h 30m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:35 p.m. - 1:50 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 15m
1 stop
C$ 405Avianca
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to San José departing in May.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to San José costs C$ 381 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San José (SJO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other New York-San José routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 October, where tickets cost C$ 410 (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$ 880 and C$ 801 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$ 408 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York 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.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and JFK

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.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

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.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 167
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% 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$ 167 for a one-way ticket and C$ 371 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, Delta, and Alaska 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San José flight route.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 381 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York 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 to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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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