What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to New York flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

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

For as low as £417, Copa Airlines can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José in 7h 45m. 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.

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.

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).

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 £211. On average you can expect to pay £212. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £424.

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.

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

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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 £233). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between £311 and £425 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £291 on JetBlue (24 Nov–1 Dec).

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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 £417, Copa Airlines can have you in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José in 7h 45m. 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 (£181), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. This flight start at 37% 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 £211. On average you can expect to pay £212. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for £424.
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 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 £233). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £398). 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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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.

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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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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between £311 and £425 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £291 on JetBlue (24 Nov–1 Dec).

How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to New York flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

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San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights typically cost between £311 and £425 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £291 on JetBlue (24 Nov–1 Dec).