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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £142

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
26 Jul — 2 Aug1
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 26 June 2026.

Tue 10/1110:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Sat 14/1107:00
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 06m
Delta
Deal found 22/6£308
Wed 22/715:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 27/708:30
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6£314
Fri 24/715:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop19h 34m
Copa Airlines
Sun 26/710:03
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/6£324
Wed 22/715:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 40m
Copa Airlines
Wed 12/805:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£330
Sun 19/715:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 34m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/717:55
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6£334
Thu 25/602:56
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
Copa Airlines
Sun 28/613:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/6£339
Mon 14/904:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 48m
Copa Airlines
Mon 28/904:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£341
Sat 26/906:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Tue 29/913:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 21/6£343
Sat 15/802:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop10h 38m
Copa Airlines
Thu 20/818:17
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£345
Tue 8/906:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Wed 16/913:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/6£347
Mon 24/809:06
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sun 27/913:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/6£347

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Round-trip from

£308

One-way from

£142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£372
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 11m total
  • New York to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 27m total
  • New York to San José
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/8

03:45-09:04

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

£324

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

15:32-11:06

1 stop21h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

17:55-18:17

1 stop22h 22m

£349
Fastest return journey

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

09:06-12:33

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

14:02-01:18

1 stop9h 16m

£374

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

09:34-07:12

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/8

05:45-01:00

1 stop17h 15m

£375

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/11

14:44-13:51

1 stop24h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

18:03-17:17

1 stop22h 14m

£388

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/7

13:37-01:00

1 stop9h 23m

£391

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/8

15:32-07:10

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/8

10:03-01:00

1 stop12h 57m

£391

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/8

15:32-07:10

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/8

18:17-14:00

1 stop17h 43m

£402

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

15:32-11:06

1 stop21h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

05:45-03:59

1 stop20h 14m

£403

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/7

15:32-11:06

1 stop21h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

18:17-14:00

1 stop17h 43m

£420

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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 £226). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £437). 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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  • 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?

    Copa Airlines can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in just under 21h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2210 mi.

  • 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, 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 £226). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £437). 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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