Cheap flights from San José to New York from £112

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York are usually found in May or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£186

One-way from

£112

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£297

Good round-trip deal

£246 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 25m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 24/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 02m total
  • San José to New York
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York (NYC).

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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 30 July 2025.

Tue 7/1019:45SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Tue 14/1006:55JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 29/7£186
Sat 13/1218:07SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 52mCopa Airlines
Sat 17/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/7£189
Mon 22/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mJetBlue
Sun 4/110:00JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 28/7£191

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San José

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/10

19:45-05:35

1 stop7h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/10

06:55-13:30

1 stop8h 35m

£186

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/12

18:07-02:59

1 stop7h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

14:44-07:29

1 stop17h 45m

£189

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/12

15:50-21:52

Nonstop5h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/1

10:00-14:30

Nonstop5h 30m

£191

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

15:50-21:52

Nonstop5h 02m

£112

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

08:47-02:59

1 stop17h 12m

£112

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

22:45-06:30

1 stop6h 45m

£114

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

13:21-00:52

1 stop9h 31m

£123

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/10

01:11-06:27

3 stops27h 16m

£193

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

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, San José Province 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 25 July 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 30 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province 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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 30 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, andCopa Airlines from San José to New York. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

YEG - SEA

Alaska airline excellent airline pilot smooth, landing, crew staff very nice friendly behave

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 different airlines.

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

    Avianca, at £186, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Copa Airlines and JetBlue. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £112 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from £112 and £114, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £246. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £197 on average our data indicates £246 when flying from San José, San José Province 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, San José Province to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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JetBlueCheapest£158Average£281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AviancaCheapest£173Average£374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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