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Cheapest return fare
£322
Typical prices: £238-£460
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/2Tue 23/2
JFK - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£370
Typical prices: £268-£445
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Thu 21/1Tue 2/2
JFK - SJO • Direct
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Cheap Flights from New York to San José (JFK-SJO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New York to San José

Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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01:16 - 12:21JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:01 - 17:17SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£322Copa Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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14:44 - 07:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£326Copa Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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01:16 - 12:21JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:01 - 17:17SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£328Copa Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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01:16 - 09:02JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 46m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:01 - 15:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£329Copa Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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06:00 - 11:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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23:59 - 06:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 01mdirect
£333JetBlue
Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
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14:44 - 07:02JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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14:53 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 06m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£334Copa Airlines
Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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06:00 - 11:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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23:59 - 06:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 01mdirect
£334JetBlue
Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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14:44 - 08:18JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 17:17SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£337Copa Airlines
Tue, 26 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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06:00 - 11:45JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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23:59 - 06:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 01mdirect
£340JetBlue
Sat, 21 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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14:44 - 08:19JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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05:35 - 18:17SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£341Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for New York to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between £226 and £410 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £322 on Copa Airlines (8 Feb–23 Feb).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is May, where tickets cost £298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £471 and £445 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £499 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New York to San José

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to San José

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£170
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to San José

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FAQs for booking New York to San José flights

  • How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and lands in San José, with an average flight time of 5h 33m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José was £170 for a one-way ticket and £322 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San José?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San José?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San José flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San José?

    There are direct flights from New York to San José on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to San José?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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