Cheap flights from San José to New York from £131

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
25 Apr — 2 May1
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 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

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.

Round-trip from

£211

One-way from

£131

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£248

Good round-trip deal

£245 or less

Good one-way deal

£127 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 23/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£12 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 March 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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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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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 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

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 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 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 £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.

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Top airline flying from San José to New York

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