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Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £132

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 March 2026.

Wed 4/1116:15
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Tue 10/1105:50
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£218
Thu 23/415:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Tue 28/403:35
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£219
Wed 25/323:45
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 6/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£223
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Sun 19/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/3£224
Thu 16/418:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Mon 20/402:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/3£226
Fri 17/416:35
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Wed 22/403:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 27/3£232
Tue 28/418:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/3£233
Thu 16/417:56
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 54m
Copa Airlines
Wed 22/415:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/3£235
Thu 5/1114:23
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Mon 16/1110:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 28/3£236
Thu 2/413:27
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops18h 59m
Frontier
Thu 9/406:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 26/3£237
Fri 17/408:46
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 44m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/404:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/3£238
Mon 27/413:36
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 23m
Copa Airlines
Fri 8/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/3£240

Find flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

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Round-trip from

£219

One-way from

£132

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£281

Good round-trip deal

£249 or less

Good one-way deal

£146 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 23/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • San José to New York
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 2/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 01m total
  • San José to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

17:56-03:59

1 stop8h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

15:32-07:08

1 stop17h 36m

£250

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

12:40-23:40

1 stop9h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

18:45-22:20

Nonstop5h 35m

£270

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

10:05-03:59

1 stop15h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 20/6

02:20-08:21

1 stop8h 01m

£329
Fastest return journey

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

23:59-07:03

Nonstop5h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/4

19:15-22:44

Nonstop5h 29m

£349

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

00:55-07:20

3 stops28h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

16:41-23:33

3 stops32h 52m

£582

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

00:55-22:59

2 stops20h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

16:29-23:45

3 stops33h 16m

£648

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

00:55-22:59

2 stops20h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

18:42-23:45

3 stops31h 03m

£657

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

00:55-07:20

3 stops28h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

17:28-23:45

2 stops32h 17m

£668

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/7

13:55-21:13

Nonstop5h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

09:16-12:33

Nonstop5h 17m

£696

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

00:55-22:59

2 stops20h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/5

09:30-23:45

2 stops16h 15m

£715

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 13 March 2026.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José 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 to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £123). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £187). 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?

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When flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 28 March 2026.
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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,909 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samuel,Nov 2025

PBI - HPN

Incessant announcements hawking the JB Card, other items to purchase, seat back tables up 45 minutes before we landed....more announcements....Give your customer a break!
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,909 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,909 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.0

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Samuel,Nov 2025

PBI - HPN

Incessant announcements hawking the JB Card, other items to purchase, seat back tables up 45 minutes before we landed....more announcements....Give your customer a break!

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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 are 0 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    For as low as £258, JetBlue can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José in 5h. The distance from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2210 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue (£184), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. This flight start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is £247. On average you can expect to pay £247. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £226.

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

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    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?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £123). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £187). 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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