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Cheap flights from New York to San José from £82

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
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 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 October 2025.

Wed 12/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 26/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£175
Wed 19/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 2/1216:30SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£177
Wed 12/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sun 23/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£179
Mon 10/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 26/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£183
Sat 6/1210:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 14/1222:45SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 30/10£190
Thu 30/1010:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 6/1116:25SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10£192
Thu 13/1108:30JFK - SJO
1 stop14h 37mDelta
Tue 25/1107:00SJO - JFK
1 stop14h 21mDelta
Deal found 29/10£194
Sat 15/1106:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mJetBlue
Fri 21/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£195
Tue 4/1105:45EWR - SJO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1114:00SJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10£196
Mon 17/1107:00EWR - SJO
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/1123:28SJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10£197
Sun 7/1220:33EWR - SJO
1 stop16h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 13/1213:31SJO - EWR
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 30/10£197
Fri 14/1110:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Mon 24/1123:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£197

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 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£175

One-way from

£82

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£256
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 19/11-22/11
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 22m total
  • New York to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 24m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/11

10:30-14:52

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

23:59-05:59

Nonstop5h 00m

£175

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 24/1

14:30-22:15

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

07:00-21:00

1 stop13h 00m

£202

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 31/12

21:40-08:38

1 stop11h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

13:15-22:28

1 stop8h 13m

£209

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

09:15-13:48

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

15:08-21:05

Nonstop4h 57m

£214

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

06:00-13:00

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

23:59-05:56

Nonstop4h 57m

£216

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

18:25-22:48

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

13:55-00:16

1 stop9h 21m

£220

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/12

18:50-08:52

1 stop15h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

16:30-22:29

Nonstop4h 59m

£225

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 6/12

18:49-11:42

1 stop17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/12

12:39-01:29

1 stop11h 50m

£231

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/11

10:30-14:52

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/11

23:59-05:59

Nonstop5h 00m

£235

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 8/12

15:31-19:53

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

23:28-05:31

Nonstop5h 03m

£237

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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 24 October 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 88 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £138). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £206). 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 October 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.

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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 October 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
2,906 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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
2,906 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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 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.

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

    A quick flight from New York to San José can take about 5h 22m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £237. The distance from New York to San José is about 2207 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to San José round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (£581), offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San José one-way?

    £85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from £86 and £115, 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £138). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of £206). 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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United AirlinesCheapest£581Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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