Cheap flights from San José to New York from £166

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
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 October or November, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 25 June 2026.

Tue 20/1014:48
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 11m
Copa Airlines
Mon 26/1015:44
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£306
Thu 5/1114:23
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Tue 10/1110:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 22/6£308
Sat 11/713:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 22m
Copa Airlines
Mon 31/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£316
Mon 27/704:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 09m
Copa Airlines
Sat 22/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£318
Thu 20/805:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 14m
Copa Airlines
Mon 24/803:45
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£319
Sun 28/613:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 22m
Copa Airlines
Sat 29/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£323
Wed 8/717:55
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Wed 29/715:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop22h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 21/6£324
Sat 27/617:57
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Thu 13/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/6£327
Tue 14/717:55
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/709:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop23h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/6£328
Thu 17/915:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Thu 24/906:55
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 20/6£329
Fri 24/704:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop21h 51m
Copa Airlines
Fri 18/915:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6£330
Fri 14/804:08
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 52m
Copa Airlines
Wed 19/815:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6£331

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 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£306

One-way from

£166

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£332

Good one-way deal

£233 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 22/7-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 39m total
  • San José to New York
Viva
  • Viva
  • 11/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£37 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 June 2026
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

Fri 24/7

04:08-03:59

1 stop21h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

15:32-11:06

1 stop21h 34m

£330

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/7

13:37-01:00

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

02:20-08:21

1 stop8h 01m

£331

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/8

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 16/8

02:20-09:04

1 stop8h 44m

£344
Fastest return journey

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

13:55-20:59

Nonstop5h 04m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/9

09:16-12:35

Nonstop5h 19m

£349

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/8

10:03-22:30

1 stop10h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/8

15:32-09:04

1 stop19h 32m

£364

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

13:37-03:59

1 stop12h 22m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

£364

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/7

05:45-16:17

1 stop8h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/7

15:32-08:21

1 stop18h 49m

£364

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

10:03-03:59

1 stop15h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/8

15:32-07:10

1 stop17h 38m

£364

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/7

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

£386

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/7

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

£404

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £213). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £403). 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 25 June 2026.

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

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 25 June 2026.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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?

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

About 30% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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 Tuesday 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 30% 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 61 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 fly from San José to New York in about 7h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San José and New York are separated by a distance of 2210 mi.

  • 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 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £232. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £437 on average, our data indicates £330 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York (average of £213). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £403). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to New York

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