NYC - SJO

C$ 168 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 27/12. 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
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 346
Overall average: C$ 567
JetBlue
Fri 23/1Fri 30/1
JFK - SJO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 168
Typical prices: C$ 247-C$ 567
JetBlue
Sat 27/12
JFK - SJO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
JetBlue offers free Wi-Fi and live TV on this route.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 416 (round-trip)
Avianca
Best reviews • 6.6 score
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JFK-SJO
Cheapest • 10% average savings
EWR-SJO
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 33% price drop
December
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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

Fri, 23 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$ 346JetBlue
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
C$ 348Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
JetBlue Logo
9:45 a.m. - 4:23 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 38m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
3:08 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
4h 52mdirect
C$ 378JetBlue
Wed, 7 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 12:22 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
30h 52m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
C$ 379Multiple Airlines
Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
JetBlue Logo
9:59 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 31mdirect
JetBlue Logo
10:00 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
12h 54m1 stop
C$ 385JetBlue
Fri, 23 Jan - Wed, 28 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$ 388JetBlue
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$ 389Copa Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Avianca Logo
2:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
9h 40m2 stops
Avianca Logo
3:05 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
9h 10m2 stops
C$ 392Avianca
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 2 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
3:15 a.m. - 4:46 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
15h 31m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
8:12 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
12h 18m1 stop
C$ 396Copa Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Avianca Logo
10:00 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:45 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 10m1 stop
C$ 407Avianca
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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 January.

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$ 437 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, 10% cheaper than other New York-San José routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and San José (SJO).

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$ 425 (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$ 906 and C$ 823 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$ 415 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 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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.
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.

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.

JFK

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

SJO

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

Our travel experts
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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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 168
Best time to beat the crowds (24% 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$ 168 for a one-way ticket and C$ 346 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, and Delta 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.

  • 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?

 
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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Reviews of the 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.
6.6
AviancaOverall score based on 2480 reviews
6.3Comfort
7.2Crew
7.0Boarding
5.1Food
5.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

6.0 GoodJimmy, Dec 2025
JFK - BOG
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I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

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