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Cheapest return fare
£325
Typical prices: £235-£385
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/3Sun 7/3
SJO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£373
Typical prices: £268-£403
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Tue 19/1Sun 24/1
SJO - JFK • Direct
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You can fly direct with JetBlue. Average duration is 5h 06m
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Cheapest • Avg £193 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San José to New York (SJO-JFK)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San José to New York

Wed, 3 Mar - Sun, 7 Mar
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04:04 - 17:03SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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22:56 - 10:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 04m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£325Copa Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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10:03 - 01:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 57m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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02:20 - 10:59JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 39m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£325Copa Airlines
Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
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04:04 - 17:03SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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22:56 - 08:16JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£325Copa Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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14:18 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 41m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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
£325Copa Airlines
Wed, 24 Mar - Fri, 2 Apr
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19:15 - 18:03SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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07:46 - 06:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 54m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£325Copa Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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18:10 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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
£325Copa Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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18:10 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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
£325Copa Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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18:10 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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14:44 - 09:07JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£325Copa Airlines
Wed, 20 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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23:59 - 06:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 01mdirect
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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
£339JetBlue
Sun, 17 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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23:59 - 06:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 01mdirect
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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
£339JetBlue
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San José to New York flights

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José usually cost between £285 and £410 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £325 on Copa Airlines (3 Mar–10 Mar).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £403 and £402 respectively.

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

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 £399 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to New York

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£191
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from San José to New York

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FAQs for booking San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 06m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 1 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £191 for a one-way ticket and £325 for a return.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

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

    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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from San José 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

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

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

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