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Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £112

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Mon 9/217:51
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Mon 23/214:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1£199
Thu 12/223:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Mon 9/309:34
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 29/1£200
Fri 13/223:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Sun 22/218:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 28/1£202
Fri 30/109:17
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/214:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/1£202
Wed 15/410:04
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 56m
Copa Airlines
Sat 18/403:06
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/1£207
Mon 16/323:45
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 54m
JetBlue
Tue 24/319:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 28/1£208
Wed 29/412:40
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
JetBlue
Sun 3/509:40
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 28/1£210
Fri 30/117:56
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 03m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/214:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 29/1£215
Sat 14/207:00
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 59m
Delta
Thu 19/212:25
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop10h 37m
Delta
Deal found 29/1£219

Find flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

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Round-trip from

£199

One-way from

£112

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

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Average price

£236

Good round-trip deal

£238 or less

Good one-way deal

£262 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 9/2-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 28m total
  • San José to New York
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  • 26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 01m total
  • San José to New York
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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

04:09-12:57

1 stop7h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

01:16-16:48

1 stop16h 32m

£215

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

05:50-17:17

1 stop10h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

03:15-09:59

1 stop8h 44m

£215

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

17:51-02:59

1 stop8h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

14:44-08:21

1 stop18h 37m

£215

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

17:51-12:57

1 stop18h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

01:16-16:46

3 stops16h 30m

£218

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

17:51-12:57

1 stop18h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 18/2

01:16-16:46

2 stops16h 30m

£218

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

18:08-03:59

1 stop7h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

15:32-07:05

1 stop17h 33m

£223

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

17:51-03:59

1 stop8h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

04:10-09:59

1 stop7h 49m

£223

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

09:17-03:59

3 stops16h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/4

03:06-08:20

1 stop7h 14m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

09:17-03:59

3 stops16h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

15:32-07:05

1 stop17h 33m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

09:17-02:59

3 stops16h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

03:15-16:46

2 stops15h 31m

£228

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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 23 January 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £119). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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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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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  • 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 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as £215, JetBlue can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José in 7h 48m. 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 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 £157. On average you can expect to pay £250. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £623.

  • 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £119). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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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