Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £91

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 December 2025.

Thu 25/1209:59JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 3/115:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12£187
Fri 12/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines
Mon 15/1208:10SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£211
Fri 12/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines
Sun 14/1218:07SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£222
Wed 10/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 13/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12£233
Thu 11/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 26mCopa Airlines
Tue 16/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£240
Fri 12/1206:00JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 20mDelta
Mon 15/1207:00SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/12£243
Wed 10/1201:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Thu 18/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12£244
Sat 13/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 26mCopa Airlines
Sat 27/1214:19SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£252
Sat 13/1214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 26mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/310:08SJO - JFK
1 stop15h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/12£255
Sun 14/1206:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mJetBlue
Mon 15/1216:30SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12£260

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Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£429

Good one-way deal

£91 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 23/1-30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 19m total
  • New York to San José
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 27/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • New York to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

09:34-13:53

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

23:59-07:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£210

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

07:59-16:23

1 stop9h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

13:15-22:00

1 stop7h 45m

£226

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

03:15-16:46

2 stops15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

10:08-01:00

1 stop12h 52m

£229

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

14:44-08:21

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

17:56-12:57

1 stop18h 01m

£244

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/3

01:16-16:46

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

18:08-03:59

1 stop7h 51m

£252

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

09:17-02:59

3 stops16h 42m

£257

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

09:45-16:23

1 stop7h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

17:30-08:38

1 stop14h 08m

£271

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/4

10:04-22:30

1 stop10h 26m

£283

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

09:21-13:48

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

15:08-21:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£285

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

01:16-16:46

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

17:56-02:59

1 stop8h 03m

£291

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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 5 December 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 37 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of £123). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £213). 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?

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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 1 inbound flight 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?

    JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in just under 5h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 06m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £77. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £577 on average, our data indicates £240 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José.

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

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of £123). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £213). 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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