Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £85

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 29 October 2025.

Wed 12/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 20/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10£183
Sun 9/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 13/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10£186
Tue 28/1010:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 6/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10£190
Tue 11/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 26/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10£201
Thu 13/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 19/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10£201
Thu 30/1006:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Mon 3/1114:15SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Deal found 29/10£207
Thu 13/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sat 15/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10£208
Wed 31/1207:12JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 14mJetBlue
Sat 3/115:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10£211
Sat 15/1106:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mJetBlue
Tue 18/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 27/10£212
Fri 14/1112:29JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Wed 19/1107:00SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 27/10£215
Wed 12/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 18/1114:01SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 28/10£216

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 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£183

One-way from

£81

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£257
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 10/11-14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 23m total
  • New York to San José
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 19m total
  • New York to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

06:00-12:56

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

23:59-05:59

Nonstop5h 00m

£225

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

02:15-09:05

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

14:53-02:59

1 stop11h 06m

£234

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

10:30-14:52

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

16:25-22:26

Nonstop5h 01m

£238

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

18:30-22:53

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

16:30-22:29

Nonstop4h 59m

£238

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

10:30-14:52

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

23:59-05:59

Nonstop5h 00m

£238

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

01:16-10:00

1 stop9h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

04:09-14:17

1 stop9h 08m

£246

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

04:09-17:17

1 stop12h 08m

£249

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

02:15-09:05

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

11:00-23:46

1 stop11h 46m

£249

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

02:15-16:40

1 stop15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

11:00-23:46

1 stop11h 46m

£249

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

09:15-13:48

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

13:45-23:25

1 stop8h 40m

£255

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

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 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of £137). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £215). 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 29 October 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 as you normally would.

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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.

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

    Copa Airlines and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in just under 7h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of £137). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £215). 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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