Cheap flights from New York to San José from £99

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.
NYC — SJO
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£99

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£373
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 17/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 18m total
  • New York to San José
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • New York to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 31 July 2025.

Fri 12/909:41JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 20/914:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 29/7£197
Sat 15/1101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 03mCopa Airlines
Sat 22/1104:08SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 31/7£200
Thu 28/811:20JFK - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Wed 3/916:50SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 29/7£212
Thu 23/1021:10JFK - SJO
1 stop16h 46mDelta
Thu 30/1013:21SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 30/7£222
Wed 1/1007:00EWR - SJO
1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1012:44SJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/7£230
Mon 1/906:59EWR - SJO
1 stop6h 56mJetBlue
Mon 8/913:00SJO - EWR
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 30/7£239
Fri 31/1006:00EWR - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Thu 6/1114:15SJO - EWR
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 28/7£247
Wed 10/906:10EWR - SJO
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 14/912:19SJO - EWR
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 29/7£254

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Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

02:15-09:06

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

05:50-14:17

1 stop7h 27m

£196

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

£197

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 28/8

11:20-16:10

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/9

16:50-02:15

1 stop7h 25m

£212

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

21:10-11:56

1 stop16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

13:21-00:52

1 stop9h 31m

£222

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/10

07:00-19:37

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/10

12:44-20:01

Nonstop5h 17m

£230

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 1/9

06:59-11:55

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

13:00-23:04

1 stop8h 04m

£239

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 31/10

06:00-11:56

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

14:15-00:59

1 stop9h 44m

£247

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 10/9

06:10-11:14

1 stop7h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/9

12:19-23:29

1 stop9h 10m

£254

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

21:25-12:10

1 stop16h 45m

£99

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/1

01:16-19:02

1 stop18h 46m

£101

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/7

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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 July 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 31 July 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 46% 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 31 July 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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 31 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andCopa Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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 £196. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from £197, and Avianca, from £212. Copa Airlines is 44% 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £99. Users have also found prices from £101 and £104 on Copa Airlines and JetBlue, 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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Top airline flying from New York to San José

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