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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £99

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San José (SJO). 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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£197

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£342
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 12/9-20/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 22m total
  • New York to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 08m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 July 2025.

Fri 12/909:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 20/914:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 29/7£197
Wed 10/903:35JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Thu 18/915:05SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 27/7£213
Tue 25/1101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/1208:10SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/7£250

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

£197

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/9

03:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

15:05-02:10

1 stop9h 05m

£213

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

01:16-09:05

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

08:10-02:59

1 stop17h 49m

£250

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

06:00-12:08

1 stop8h 08m

£99

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

14:44-07:29

1 stop17h 45m

£101

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/10

09:41-13:02

Nonstop5h 21m

£103

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

16:28-19:04

3 stops28h 36m

£163

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Deals found on 28/7

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 JFK to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andCopa Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,386 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £197 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Copa Airlines, starting at £213 and £250 round-trip. JetBlue is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from £101 and £103, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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