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SJO — NYC
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 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 10 May 2026.
Fri 22/510:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Fri 29/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£274
Wed 11/1107:00
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 07m
Delta
Tue 17/1108:35
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop14h 40m
Delta
Deal found 8/5£284
Thu 4/618:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/609:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5£286
Fri 29/510:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£287
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sun 7/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£288
Fri 29/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 3/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£288
Wed 27/513:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£294
Thu 14/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Fri 29/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£296
Thu 28/518:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Mon 15/609:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5£297
Thu 4/604:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 07m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/602:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£299
Thu 14/513:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 20/506:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£299
Sun 7/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 9/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5£303
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 10 May 2026.
Fri 29/518:01
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/604:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5£274
Wed 27/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 3/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£338
Tue 20/1008:12
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 18m
Copa Airlines
Mon 26/1003:15
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£274
Wed 3/608:47
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 13m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/5£274
Thu 4/618:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/609:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5£286
Thu 28/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Mon 1/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£362
Wed 10/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sat 13/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£362
Tue 9/604:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 50m
Copa Airlines
Mon 15/602:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£310
Mon 14/917:55
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Fri 18/902:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£322
Wed 10/617:57
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 02m
Copa Airlines
Fri 12/602:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop10h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5£322
Mon 8/605:47
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 30m
Copa Airlines
Mon 22/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/5£322
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 10 May 2026.
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sun 7/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£288
Fri 29/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 3/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£288
Sun 7/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 9/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£303
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 10/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£311
Fri 22/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sat 30/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/5£319
Sat 23/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sat 30/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/5£335
Fri 4/913:43
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Tue 8/909:16
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£338
Thu 21/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Fri 29/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/5£346
Tue 14/713:43
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Sun 19/709:16
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£361
Tue 9/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sat 13/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5£362
Sat 5/913:43
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 17m
JetBlue
Sat 12/909:16
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/5£362
Thu 21/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sun 31/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/5£369
Last-minute flights from San José to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from San José to New York. Data last updated 10 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 14/523:59
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Fri 29/509:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£296
Thu 14/513:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 20/506:00
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 21m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/5£299
Fri 22/510:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 54m
Copa Airlines
Fri 29/515:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£274
Wed 27/513:37
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£294
Thu 28/518:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Mon 15/609:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5£297
Thu 28/518:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop28h 41m
Copa Airlines
Mon 1/604:10
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£307
Fri 29/510:05
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/615:32
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£287
Fri 29/513:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Wed 3/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£288
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Sun 7/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/5£288
Thu 4/618:19
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/609:34
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5£286
Thu 4/604:10
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 07m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/602:20
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5£299
Sun 7/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Tue 9/609:10
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5£303
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 10 May 2026.
Sat 8/802:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 6/5£149
Sat 11/702:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 8/5£153
Sat 1/802:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 5/5£153
Sat 4/702:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 5/5£154
Fri 2/1002:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 6/5£158
Sat 15/802:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 8/5£161
Mon 8/602:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 5/5£162
Mon 22/602:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 6/5£170
Mon 2/1114:23
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Deal found 8/5£171
Tue 2/613:55
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5£172
Fri 21/802:20
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 9/5£175
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 10 May 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 29/5
18:01-03:59
1 stop7h 58m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/6
04:10-11:06
1 stop8h 56m
£274
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 20/10
08:12-22:30
1 stop12h 18m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 26/10
03:15-18:38
1 stop17h 23m
£274
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/6
08:47-23:00
1 stop12h 13m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/6
15:32-08:21
1 stop18h 49m
£274
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/6
18:19-03:59
1 stop7h 40m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 11/6
09:34-18:59
1 stop11h 25m
£286
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 9/6
04:10-14:00
1 stop7h 50m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 15/6
02:20-09:06
1 stop8h 46m
£310
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 14/9
17:55-03:59
1 stop8h 04m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 18/9
02:20-09:04
1 stop8h 44m
£322
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/6
17:57-03:59
1 stop8h 02m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 12/6
02:20-11:06
1 stop10h 46m
£322
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/6
05:47-18:17
1 stop10h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 22/6
15:32-07:09
1 stop17h 37m
£322
Fastest return journey
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 27/5
13:55-21:25
Nonstop5h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 3/6
09:10-12:36
Nonstop5h 26m
£338
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 28/5
13:55-21:25
Nonstop5h 30m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 1/6
09:10-12:36
Nonstop5h 26m
£362
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SJO-NYC
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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.
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 £206). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £365). 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 10 May 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.
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 10 May 2026.
The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Sunday (3 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 San José to New York?
How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?
About 31% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 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 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 31% of flights being delayed.
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 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 58m. 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 £179, 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 27% 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 £163. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £526 on average, our data indicates £326 when flying 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 £206). Flying from San José to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of £365). 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 10 May 2026.
Discover the top 2 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 10 May 2026.
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