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Cheap flights from San José to New York from £114

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 November or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1210:00SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Tue 6/109:21JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 16/12£217
Mon 22/1207:00SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Sun 22/215:15JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 16/12£225
Thu 18/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines
Tue 13/101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/12£234
Fri 26/1208:10SJO - JFK
1 stop15h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 13/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/12£239
Sun 21/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Thu 1/109:59JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Deal found 17/12£239
Thu 25/1218:07SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 13/101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/12£246
Fri 26/1204:08SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 49mCopa Airlines
Sat 31/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/12£266
Tue 16/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 06mCopa Airlines
Thu 29/101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/12£278
Sat 27/1217:53SJO - JFK
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/114:44JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 15/12£283

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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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£182

One-way from

£114

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

£311

Good round-trip deal

£229 or less
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  • 10h 16m total
  • San José to New York
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  • 2/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 04m total
  • San José to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to New York 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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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

13:15-22:00

1 stop7h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/2

07:30-16:24

1 stop9h 54m

£221

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

10:04-22:30

1 stop10h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

15:32-08:20

1 stop18h 48m

£222

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

07:00-00:50

1 stop16h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

08:30-22:02

1 stop14h 32m

£225

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

17:51-12:57

1 stop18h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 15/2

01:16-09:06

1 stop8h 50m

£230

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/1

17:56-02:59

1 stop8h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

01:16-08:21

1 stop8h 05m

£234

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

22:45-06:55

1 stop7h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

02:45-11:25

2 stops9h 40m

£239

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

17:56-12:57

1 stop18h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

14:44-07:06

1 stop17h 22m

£250

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

23:59-05:56

Nonstop4h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

18:25-22:48

Nonstop5h 23m

£253

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

14:05-23:34

1 stop8h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

09:34-13:53

Nonstop5h 19m

£254

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

Sun 22/3

03:15-16:46

2 stops15h 31m

£271

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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 12 December 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £115). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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 18 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José to New York in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% 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 18 December 2025.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 22% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 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 Thursday 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 22% 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 3 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 JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and Delta fly from San José to New York in about 7h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 05m. San José and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at £185, 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 28% 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 £245. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £559 on average, our data indicates £245 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £115). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £173). 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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