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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £139

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Wed 25/1105:50 -
1 stop8h 50m
Thu 3/1205:00 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/8£290
Thu 10/902:20 -
1 stop7h 59m
Sun 13/917:55 -
1 stop22h 22m
Deal found 11/8£292
Fri 13/1120:59 -
1 stop17h 06m
Mon 16/1107:00 -
1 stop14h 06m
Deal found 11/8£301
Fri 27/1109:15 -
Nonstop5h 33m
Sat 5/1215:10 -
Nonstop5h 05m
Deal found 10/8£305
Sun 29/1102:45 -
1 stop7h 50m
Thu 31/1215:05 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/8£313
Tue 6/1006:00 -
1 stop8h 00m
Thu 22/1013:25 -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 10/8£318
Mon 31/809:34 -
1 stop23h 36m
Mon 7/910:03 -
1 stop25h 57m
Deal found 11/8£321
Wed 30/906:00 -
1 stop7h 54m
Thu 1/1013:19 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 8/8£323
Tue 1/1205:50 -
1 stop8h 50m
Wed 30/1215:05 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/8£324
Mon 31/803:45 -
1 stop9h 13m
Sat 5/910:03 -
1 stop12h 57m
Deal found 11/8£325
Thu 27/815:32 -
1 stop19h 32m
Tue 1/912:05 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 11/8£333
Thu 3/915:32 -
1 stop18h 47m
Tue 8/917:55 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 11/8£336

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£290

One-way from

£139

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£428
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 25/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 25m total
  • New York to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 31/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 27m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/11

06:00-13:00

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

07:00-22:06

1 stop14h 06m

£323

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

15:32-09:04

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

10:03-01:00

1 stop12h 57m

£344

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

06:00-13:59

1 stop8h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/11

14:59-21:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£529

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

09:06-12:33

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

13:42-20:57

Nonstop5h 15m

£601

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

09:06-12:33

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

13:42-20:57

Nonstop5h 15m

£661

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/1

18:53-23:57

2 stops30h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/2

01:45-07:05

2 stops28h 20m

£664

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/11

18:53-23:05

2 stops29h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

01:46-07:25

2 stops28h 39m

£665
Fastest return journey

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/11

09:15-13:48

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

15:10-21:15

Nonstop5h 05m

£667

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

05:50-12:57

1 stop9h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

13:42-20:57

Nonstop5h 15m

£696

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/2

18:53-23:57

2 stops30h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/2

01:45-23:03

2 stops20h 18m

£701

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

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

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 36 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 £245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £466). 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 11 August 2026.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights typically cost between £324 and £537 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £290 on Avianca (25 Nov–3 Dec).

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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?

    Delta, Copa Airlines, and JetBlue can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in just under 8h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 32m. 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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    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.

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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 £245). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £466). 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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