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Cheap flights from New York to San José from £94

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from New York to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£94

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£424
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 7/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 48m total
  • New York to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 21m total
  • New York to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£26 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 April 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Wed 7/509:34JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/508:46SJO - JFK
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/4£208
Mon 12/509:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Thu 22/513:54SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£216
Tue 6/506:55JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Fri 16/516:45SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 29/4£222
Sat 10/509:33JFK - SJO
1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/506:03SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£227
Sun 1/616:59EWR - SJO
1 stop7h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/608:50SJO - EWR
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£255
Sun 26/1006:00EWR - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Sat 1/1113:13SJO - EWR
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/4£263
Wed 28/506:59EWR - SJO
1 stop6h 56mJetBlue
Fri 6/613:00SJO - EWR
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/4£264
Fri 3/1008:22EWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1012:44SJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£270
Thu 29/517:29EWR - SJO
1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/614:15SJO - EWR
2 stops17h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£295
Wed 28/519:59EWR - SJO
1 stop29h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/601:06SJO - EWR
2 stops27h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£331
Thu 4/1214:00JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Mon 8/1207:00SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 29/4£345
Thu 29/505:15EWR - SJO
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/611:32SJO - EWR
1 stop25h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/4£362

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/5

09:34-16:22

1 stop8h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/5

08:46-00:46

1 stop14h 00m

£208

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

09:30-12:49

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

13:54-21:00

Nonstop5h 06m

£216

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

06:55-13:30

1 stop8h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

16:45-02:10

1 stop7h 25m

£222

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

09:33-18:35

1 stop11h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

06:03-21:02

1 stop12h 59m

£227

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 1/6

16:59-22:40

1 stop7h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/6

08:50-10:03

1 stop23h 13m

£255

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 26/10

06:00-11:48

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

13:13-22:58

1 stop7h 45m

£263

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 28/5

06:59-11:55

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

13:00-23:04

1 stop8h 04m

£264

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 3/10

08:22-11:38

Nonstop5h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

12:44-20:01

Nonstop5h 17m

£270

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 29/5

17:29-12:50

1 stop21h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

14:15-09:48

2 stops17h 33m

£295

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 28/5

19:59-23:46

1 stop29h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

01:06-06:52

2 stops27h 46m

£331

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to San José, San José Province is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York 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 NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from New York to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York?

    For a flight from New York to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from New York per day. 1 airline has flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from New York on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to San José, San José Province round-trip from £208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from £216, and Avianca, from £222. Copa Airlines is 38% 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 to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £94. Users have also found prices from £97 and £98 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York 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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