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Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £117

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£194

One-way from

£117

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£286

Good round-trip deal

£242 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 18/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 24m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 2/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 03m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Thu 18/914:07SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Tue 23/909:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 11/6£194
Sun 21/919:45SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Sun 28/903:00JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 13/6£196
Thu 30/1013:13SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Thu 13/1112:25JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/6£206

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San José

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

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Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

14:07-21:10

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 23/9

09:41-13:02

Nonstop5h 21m

£194

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/9

19:45-05:35

1 stop7h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

03:00-11:15

1 stop10h 15m

£196

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

13:13-00:52

1 stop9h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/11

12:25-22:15

1 stop10h 50m

£206

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

14:07-21:10

Nonstop5h 03m

£117

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

13:18-00:52

1 stop9h 34m

£121

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

04:13-17:18

1 stop12h 05m

£180

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

01:40-22:40

1 stop19h 00m

£197

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

06:30-15:00

3 stops30h 30m

£216

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

14:40-12:50

2 stops44h 10m

£1,224

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Deals found on 13/6

Best time to book a flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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 9 June 2025.

Booking 85 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 13 June 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 13 June 2025.

The most flights from SJO to JFK are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £194. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avianca and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at £196 and £206, respectively. JetBlue is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £117. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

  • 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 £283.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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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JetBlueCheapest£147Average£242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AviancaCheapest£170Average£368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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