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Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £165

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
28 Jul — 4 Aug1
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 June 2026.

Tue 20/1014:48
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 11m
Copa Airlines
Mon 26/1015:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£305
Tue 3/1114:23
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Tue 10/1110:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 23/6£307
Thu 23/713:50
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Tue 28/709:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 27/6£311
Sun 28/612:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 52m
Copa Airlines
Sat 29/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/6£314
Sat 11/713:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 22m
Copa Airlines
Mon 31/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£315
Wed 4/1114:23
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Tue 10/1110:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 28/6£316
Mon 27/704:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 09m
Copa Airlines
Mon 24/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/6£317
Thu 20/805:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 14m
Copa Airlines
Mon 24/803:45
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£318
Mon 20/717:55
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/702:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/6£321
Thu 23/708:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 14m
Copa Airlines
Thu 20/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop19h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/6£322
Tue 14/710:03
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 56m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/803:45
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/6£323
Thu 23/708:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 15m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/803:45
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/6£326

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Round-trip from

£305

One-way from

£165

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£354

Good one-way deal

£232 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 28/7-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 39m total
  • San José to New York
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  • 4/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • San José to New York
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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/8

10:03-14:00

1 stop25h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

15:32-08:19

1 stop18h 47m

£330

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

10:03-03:59

1 stop15h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

04:10-10:58

1 stop8h 48m

£353

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/8

10:03-14:00

1 stop25h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

02:20-10:58

1 stop10h 38m

£355

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

13:37-01:00

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

£361
Fastest return journey

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

13:50-21:08

Nonstop5h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

09:15-12:40

Nonstop5h 25m

£379

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/7

04:08-22:00

1 stop15h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

15:32-09:06

1 stop19h 34m

£380

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/9

08:12-01:00

1 stop14h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/10

02:20-08:19

1 stop7h 59m

£399

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

17:55-03:59

1 stop8h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

02:20-08:21

1 stop8h 01m

£404

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

17:55-12:57

1 stop18h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/12

01:16-09:07

1 stop8h 51m

£441

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/7

13:50-21:08

Nonstop5h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/7

09:15-12:40

Nonstop5h 25m

£467

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

Booking 53 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £219). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £394). 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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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 28 June 2026.

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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 June 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
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Linda,Dec 2024

ANU - JFK

After bag drop had to go through security again. Delayed flight
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,012 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.3

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.

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

    For as low as £330, Copa Airlines can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José in 15h 56m. The distance from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 2210 mi.

  • 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 (£185), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. This flight start at 34% 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 £232. On average you can expect to pay £329. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £473.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £219). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £394). 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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