Cheap flights from San José to New York from £113

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York are usually found in October or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San José to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 February 2026.

Sat 14/208:48
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 12m
Copa Airlines
Tue 24/201:16
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/2£202
Sun 15/223:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Sat 21/218:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2£203
Thu 5/317:51
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 08m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/302:20
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops16h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/2£205
Thu 12/310:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 22m
Copa Airlines
Tue 17/315:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/2£210
Wed 25/323:45
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Sun 26/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2£211
Thu 12/311:01
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 29m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/303:15
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops15h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/2£213
Wed 25/312:15
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
JetBlue
Tue 7/419:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/2£214
Wed 6/512:40
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 12/509:40
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/2£217
Mon 2/317:51
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/314:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/2£218
Thu 5/314:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 38m
JetBlue
Wed 18/319:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/2£219
Mon 2/317:51
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/302:20
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops16h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/2£222
Sun 15/207:00
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 58m
Delta
Sun 22/208:30
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop14h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/2£222

Find flight deals from San José to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to New York (NYC). 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 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£202

One-way from

£113

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£223

Good round-trip deal

£226 or less

Good one-way deal

£266 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 01m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York (NYC).

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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

10:08-22:30

1 stop10h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/3

03:15-09:59

1 stop8h 44m

£210

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

08:11-18:17

1 stop8h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

15:44-07:05

1 stop17h 21m

£218

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

18:08-02:59

1 stop7h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

03:15-09:05

1 stop7h 50m

£218

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

18:08-02:59

1 stop7h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

03:15-16:46

2 stops15h 31m

£222

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

10:04-01:20

1 stop13h 16m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

06:00-16:50

1 stop12h 50m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

05:50-22:30

1 stop14h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

03:15-13:53

1 stop12h 38m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

17:51-13:57

1 stop18h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/3

04:10-09:59

1 stop7h 49m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

18:08-03:59

1 stop7h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

15:44-07:05

1 stop17h 21m

£226

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

15:00-21:01

Nonstop5h 01m

£113

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

07:00-21:58

1 stop13h 58m

£129

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to New York. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to New York, you should look to book at least 62 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 San José to New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £120). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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 SJO to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to New York at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San José to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to New York. 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 6 February 2026.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

About 25% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

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

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

Over the past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to New York. 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 from for flights from San José to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York per day from 1 airline.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from San José to New York in about 8h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San José and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 mi.

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

    United Airlines, at £182, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to New York.. You may be able to fly from San José to New York for 27% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £159. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £609 on average, our data indicates £254 when flying from San José to New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £120). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £170). 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 San José to New York

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