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SJO — NYC
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
Return
1 adult
Economy
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.
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
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 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
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 30 July 2025.
Mon 22/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mJetBlue
Sun 4/110:00JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 28/7£191
Last-minute flights from San José to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to New York. Data last updated 30 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 4/805:57SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/1101:16JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/7£248
Mon 4/813:00SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 46mJetBlue
Thu 7/809:42JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 28/7£435
Mon 4/800:50SJO - JFK
3 stops27h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 29/820:29JFK - SJO
2 stops24h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/7£587
Thu 7/820:00SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Wed 13/803:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 40mAvianca
Deal found 30/7£432
Sat 16/814:05SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue
Mon 25/809:42JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 29/7£196
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 30 July 2025.
Wed 24/1215:50SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 28/7£112
Wed 3/1208:47SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/7£112
Wed 24/1222:45SJO - JFK
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 29/7£114
Thu 30/1013:21SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 28/7£123
Mon 27/1001:11SJO - JFK
3 stops27h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/7£193
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to New York that are best for you.
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San José
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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.
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 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.
Explore flights to New York departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 July 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines 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 30 July 2025.
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