SJO - JFK

£172 Find Cheap Flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport – Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£296
Typical prices: £167-£275
Delta
Tue 3/11Tue 17/11
SJO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£329
Typical prices: £185-£342
JetBlue
Mon 23/11Thu 3/12
SJO - JFK • Direct
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Cheapest • from £296 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £191 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San José to New York (SJO-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San José to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San José to New York

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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14:25 - 00:59
SJO
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JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
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14:00 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
9h 15m
1 stop
£296Delta
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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14:25 - 00:59
SJO
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JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
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11:30 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
11h 45m
1 stop
£296Delta
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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14:30 - 01:03
SJO
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JFK
9h 33m
1 stop
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14:00 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
9h 15m
1 stop
£296Delta
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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14:25 - 00:59
SJO
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JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
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08:15 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
15h 00m
1 stop
£296Delta
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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14:25 - 00:59
SJO
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JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
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14:00 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
9h 15m
1 stop
£296Delta
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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14:25 - 00:59
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JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
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14:00 - 22:15
JFK
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SJO
9h 15m
1 stop
£296Delta
Mon, 23 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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15:00 - 21:03
SJO
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JFK
5h 03mdirect
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09:15 - 13:48
JFK
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SJO
5h 33mdirect
£329JetBlue
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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15:00 - 21:03
SJO
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JFK
5h 03mdirect
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09:15 - 13:48
JFK
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SJO
5h 33mdirect
£329JetBlue
Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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15:00 - 21:03
SJO
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JFK
5h 03mdirect
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09:15 - 13:48
JFK
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SJO
5h 33mdirect
£329JetBlue
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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15:00 - 21:03
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JFK
5h 03mdirect
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09:15 - 13:48
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SJO
5h 33mdirect
£329JetBlue
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in November.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José usually cost between £273 and £402 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £296 on Delta (3 Nov–10 Nov).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £399 and £359 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

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 £468 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 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

August

Cheapest flight

£172
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 £172 for a one-way ticket and £296 for a return.

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

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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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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Reviews of the top airline flying from San José to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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JetBlueOverall score based on 3030 reviews
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7.9Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.5Comfort
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The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
LAX - JFK
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The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

Checking-in in Barbados was excellent, connecting in JFK to JAX was a nightmare, had to wait over 1 hour and 20 minutes to receive my check bag. After receiving my checked bag and going to the gate to check in for my flight to Jax the crew there had no clue. They first told me that I had missed the flight and had to rebooked.. after trying to speak with JetBlue reservations (without luck) I was asked to leave my Phone number for a recall, I did so and my call was returned after 15 hours. I finally looked at the information board and saw the flight that I was originally scheduled for was still at the gate. I alerted an JetBlue employee of my findings and was told to rush to the gate and see if I could still board. The agent at the boarding gate apparently was having a very bad day, after lecturing me on how late I was (which was not a fault of mine) let me on the flight. A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE. I will NEVER fly JetBlue ever in my life again.

The boarding gate experience was good, however they were too exact at checking

Horrible - for the first time in my life i was denied boarding an international flight because the name used on my ticket - Josh - was not exactly the same as my passport - Joshua. At no time during ticketing, online check-in, or at the airport flying from Boston to NY was i notified of a problem. It was only at boarding from NY to Costa Rica I was informed of the problem and by then it was too late. After missing the flight I was told by airport Jet Blue staff, including a supervisor, that it was my problem and they could not assist because i bought "the cheapest fare". i was hung up on twice by JetBlue customer service, including once by a supervisor. I blame Kayak and your awful partner ChatDeal for even allowing me to purchase an international ticket without verifying this - you effectively sold me a ticket i could not use. Shame on you and shame on ChatDeal for doing nothing to help me resolve the situation. What a scam.

Probably won't be traveling with JetBlue again. The planes for both flights were so old; I was honestly nervous it was going to hold up. The screens had so much static. I couldn't change the volume and my movie changed to Portuguese five minutes in and refused to switch back to English. Onboarding process on the way back was utter chaos.

Ask flight attendants to make normal temperature. It was freezing very uncomfortable. No one want to lessen to you.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

Good experience. Flight was on time staff was pleasant. One of the airlines I would highly recommend

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

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