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Cheap flights from New York to San José from £130

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 May 2026.

Tue 26/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/5£285
Thu 27/817:05
EWR
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 26/912:44
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5£288
Fri 22/503:35
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 27/519:45
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/5£288
Tue 26/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Thu 4/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5£290
Sat 12/908:24
EWR
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 19/912:44
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5£296
Wed 21/1007:00
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1022:28
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5£296
Wed 13/518:45
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Thu 21/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/5£297
Sat 5/906:00
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 56m
Delta
Wed 23/913:25
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/5£298
Tue 12/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 17/518:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5£298
Mon 14/908:24
EWR
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 22/907:55
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5£301
Tue 3/1101:16
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/1108:11
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£301
Tue 15/906:00
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Fri 2/1013:25
SJO
-
EWR
2 stops17h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/5£302

Find flight deals from New York to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO). 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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£285

One-way from

£130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£290

Good round-trip deal

£741 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 26/5-2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 10m total
  • New York to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 14m total
  • New York to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/10

06:00-13:51

1 stop9h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

04:09-15:17

1 stop9h 08m

£290

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

15:32-08:19

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

£290

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 12/9

08:24-11:38

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

07:55-19:30

1 stop9h 35m

£296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

09:34-08:21

1 stop24h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

17:56-14:17

1 stop19h 21m

£301

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/5

09:10-12:50

Nonstop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/7

13:43-21:00

Nonstop5h 17m

£312

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/6

15:32-07:09

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

04:10-16:17

1 stop10h 07m

£319

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

17:56-02:59

1 stop8h 03m

£335

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/8

01:30-01:15

1 stop25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/8

02:20-00:20

1 stop20h 00m

£365

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 25/5

08:21-11:38

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

07:55-00:37

1 stop14h 42m

£365

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 10/9

08:24-11:38

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

12:44-20:00

Nonstop5h 16m

£376

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San José

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to San José, you should look to book at least 51 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 New York to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £240). Flying from New York to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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 NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 May 2026.

When flying from New York to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San José. 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 9 May 2026.

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

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

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

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from New York?

    For a flight from New York to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from New York on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from New York to San José can take about 5h 14m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £296. The distance from New York to San José is about 2207 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to San José 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 New York to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of £240). Flying from New York to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £479). 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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