How long is the flight from San José to New York?

Airlines like Copa Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from San José to New York in about 7h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 19m. San José and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

JetBlue, at £185, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José to New York for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York per day from 2 different airlines.

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?

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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 £250). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San José to New York

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to New York flights typically cost between £245 and £399 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on JetBlue (4 Dec–8 Dec).

How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 27% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to New York?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to New York, you should look to book at least 60 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.

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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 is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San José to New York?
Airlines like Copa Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from San José to New York in about 7h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 19m. San José and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to New York round-trip?
JetBlue, at £185, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José to New York for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 £250). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £434). 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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The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to New York flights typically cost between £245 and £399 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on JetBlue (4 Dec–8 Dec).

How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 27% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to New York?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to New York, you should look to book at least 60 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.

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San José to New York flights typically cost between £245 and £399 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £305 on JetBlue (4 Dec–8 Dec).