Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £104

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£177

One-way from

£104

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£288

Good round-trip deal

£242 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 05m total
  • San José to New York
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 09m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Fri 19/916:50SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Fri 26/903:35JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 13/8£177
Sun 14/1210:08SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 38mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 14/8£178
Wed 24/914:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Thu 2/1009:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 14/8£188
Fri 19/914:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Sat 27/909:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 13/8£189
Thu 11/1211:00SJO - JFK
1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines
Fri 16/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 13/8£190
Sat 16/810:05SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 41mCopa Airlines
Sat 30/815:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 02mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/8£190
Sat 4/1010:08SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 38mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/1015:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 02mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/8£194
Fri 12/1210:08SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 38mCopa Airlines
Mon 29/1201:16JFK - SJO
1 stop13h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/8£195
Sun 2/1104:08SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/1102:15JFK - SJO
2 stops15h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 13/8£198
Tue 9/906:00SJO - JFK
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/911:00JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/8£199
Wed 24/914:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Tue 30/907:00JFK - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 14/8£200

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Fly from

San José

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

04:09-14:17

1 stop9h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

01:16-08:21

1 stop8h 05m

£178

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

09:41-13:02

Nonstop5h 21m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

16:25-22:26

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

18:30-22:53

Nonstop5h 23m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

14:05-21:13

Nonstop5h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

09:41-13:02

Nonstop5h 21m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/10

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

14:07-21:10

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/10

10:30-13:52

Nonstop5h 22m

£188

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/10

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

£188

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

The most flights from SJO to JFK are scheduled on a Friday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Linda,Dec 2024

ANU - JFK

After bag drop had to go through security again. Delayed flight

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Linda,Dec 2024

ANU - JFK

After bag drop had to go through security again. Delayed flight

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at £230. JetBlue is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is £242. On average you can expect to pay £242. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £215.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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