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SJO — NYC
25 Apr — 2 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 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 26 March 2026.
Thu 23/415:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Tue 28/403:35
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 23/3£211
Wed 4/1116:15
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Tue 10/1105:50
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 26/3£217
Wed 25/323:45
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 6/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£222
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£223
Thu 27/805:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 32m
Copa Airlines
Mon 31/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£224
Thu 7/515:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Wed 13/503:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 23/3£225
Wed 15/410:04
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 16m
Copa Airlines
Wed 29/415:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/3£232
Wed 16/913:25
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 35m
Delta
Mon 21/920:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 54m
Delta
Deal found 22/3£235
Thu 2/413:27
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops18h 59m
Frontier
Thu 9/406:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 26/3£235
Tue 1/1210:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 52m
Copa Airlines
Mon 7/1201:16
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£236
Mon 27/414:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 39m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£238
Best flights from San José to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
Thu 7/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Thu 14/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£266
Sat 18/410:04
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 16m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/402:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 21/3£292
Wed 6/500:55
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops20h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 14/520:15
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops29h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/3£585
Thu 18/610:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Sat 20/602:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£327
Wed 8/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 04m
JetBlue
Mon 13/419:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£347
Sun 5/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Sat 11/405:59
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 57m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3£387
Fri 26/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Sun 5/709:16
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3£406
Tue 23/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Sun 5/709:16
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3£437
Mon 13/401:03
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops28h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/416:29
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops33h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3£642
Wed 29/400:55
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops20h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/516:29
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops33h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/3£731
Mon 13/401:03
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops27h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 27/418:42
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops31h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/3£775
Direct flights from San José to New York
Explore direct flight options from San José to New York based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£223
Sun 5/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Mon 13/419:15
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 21/3£238
Thu 28/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 2/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£240
Sat 2/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Mon 4/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£258
Wed 15/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 29/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£258
Tue 28/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£259
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Sat 18/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£266
Sat 18/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 21/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£282
Tue 14/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Sun 19/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£288
Mon 20/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 21/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£289
Sat 2/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Sat 6/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£293
Last-minute flights from San José to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to New York. Data last updated 26 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 1/415:10
SJO
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JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Mon 6/403:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 24/3£249
Thu 2/413:27
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops18h 59m
Frontier
Thu 9/406:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 26/3£235
Wed 15/410:04
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 56m
Copa Airlines
Sat 18/403:06
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/3£232
Wed 15/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Wed 29/418:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£258
Thu 16/418:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Mon 20/415:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£252
Fri 17/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£223
Thu 23/415:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Tue 28/403:35
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 23/3£211
Mon 27/414:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 39m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/3£238
Mon 27/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Mon 4/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£258
One-way flights from San José to New York
Search for one-way flight options from San José to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
Fri 22/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£131
Wed 22/423:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 25/3£134
Tue 2/615:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£136
Tue 19/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/3£139
Fri 21/816:35
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 22/3£140
Thu 16/409:40
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£155
Fri 3/702:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 25/3£157
Fri 21/802:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 22/3£161
Sun 26/419:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop27h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 22/3£164
Wed 15/419:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop28h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 25/3£168
Thu 9/712:35
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 24/3£170
Fri 3/715:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 23/3£171
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 26 March 2026.
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 26 March 2026.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/5
23:59-07:00
Nonstop5h 01m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 14/5
18:45-22:20
Nonstop5h 35m
£266
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 18/4
10:04-01:20
1 stop13h 16m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 24/4
02:20-09:05
1 stop8h 45m
£292
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 18/6
10:05-03:59
1 stop15h 54m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 20/6
02:20-08:21
1 stop8h 01m
£327
Fastest return journey
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/4
23:59-07:03
Nonstop5h 04m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 13/4
19:15-22:44
Nonstop5h 29m
£347
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/4
23:59-07:00
Nonstop5h 01m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/4
05:59-11:56
1 stop7h 57m
£387
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 26/6
13:55-21:13
Nonstop5h 18m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 5/7
09:16-12:33
Nonstop5h 17m
£406
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 23/6
13:55-21:13
Nonstop5h 18m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 5/7
09:16-12:33
Nonstop5h 17m
£437
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/5
00:55-22:59
2 stops20h 04m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 14/5
20:15-23:33
2 stops29h 18m
£585
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 13/4
01:03-07:30
2 stops28h 27m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 28/4
16:29-23:45
3 stops33h 16m
£642
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 29/4
00:55-22:59
2 stops20h 04m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/5
16:29-23:45
3 stops33h 16m
£731
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Best time to book a flight from San José to New York
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SJO-NYC
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SJO-NYC
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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 13 March 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 £122). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £172). 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 26 March 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to New York?
How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?
About 28% 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 28% of flights being delayed.
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 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 and Copa Airlines fly from San José to New York in about 5h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 47m. 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 25% 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 £258 on average, our data indicates £245 when flying 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 £122). Flying from San José to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of £172). 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.
Explore flights to New York departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 March 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2026.
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