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Cheap flights from New York 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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 18 December 2025.

Thu 18/1207:15EWR - SJO
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1209:05SJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£229
Thu 18/1214:09EWR - SJO
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1214:05SJO - EWR
1 stop9h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£233
Wed 31/1219:29EWR - SJO
1 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/106:30SJO - EWR
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£237
Thu 18/1214:09EWR - SJO
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1206:30SJO - EWR
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£260
Wed 17/1218:59EWR - SJO
1 stop18h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1206:30SJO - EWR
1 stop13h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£271
Mon 29/1206:00EWR - SJO
1 stop11h 26mJetBlue
Sun 4/114:06SJO - EWR
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£275
Wed 31/1214:09EWR - SJO
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/114:20SJO - EWR
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£283
Thu 18/1221:10EWR - SJO
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1214:05SJO - EWR
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£285
Tue 16/1220:35EWR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/1214:05SJO - EWR
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£289
Mon 29/1206:55JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 06mJetBlue
Sun 4/110:00SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£299
Fri 19/1209:59JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 27/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£317
Thu 18/1209:59JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Thu 25/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£345

Find 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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£170

One-way from

£91

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£488

Good one-way deal

£134 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 3/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 05m total
  • New York to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 54m total
  • New York to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York 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 18 December 2025.
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/1

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

18:08-02:59

1 stop7h 51m

£226

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

18:08-12:57

1 stop17h 49m

£233

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 18/3

07:07-10:30

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

13:05-10:17

1 stop19h 12m

£240

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 18/4

06:00-11:51

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

12:44-20:07

Nonstop5h 23m

£240

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

15:32-08:20

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

10:04-22:30

1 stop10h 26m

£241

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/1

09:59-14:30

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

15:08-21:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£248

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 26/1

15:31-19:53

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

08:45-18:59

1 stop9h 14m

£248

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

01:16-16:46

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

10:08-02:59

1 stop15h 51m

£248

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/2

07:30-16:24

1 stop9h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

15:08-21:05

Nonstop4h 57m

£250

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/4

15:32-08:20

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/4

08:13-01:20

1 stop15h 07m

£252

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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?

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 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San José, you should look to book at least 48 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 to San José?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £124). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £203). 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 18 December 2025.

When flying from New York to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José

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 18 December 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to San José?

How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

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 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with JetBlue from New York to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sept 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sept 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

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 3 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San José?

    A quick flight from New York to San José can take about 5h 23m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £240. The distance from New York to San José is about 2207 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San José?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to San José is £84. On average you can expect to pay £284. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for £578.

  • 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £124). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £203). 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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