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£124 Find Cheap Flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to New York departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£234
Overall average: £278
Copa Airlines
Wed 15/4Sat 18/4
SJO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£247
Typical prices: £222-£339
JetBlue
Wed 6/5Thu 14/5
SJO - JFK • Direct
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from San José to New York

Wed, 15 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
10:04 - 01:00
SJO
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JFK
12h 56m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
03:06 - 08:20
JFK
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SJO
7h 14m
1 stop
£234Copa Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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05:47 - 16:17
SJO
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JFK
8h 30m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 16:47
JFK
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SJO
14h 37m
2 stops
£237Copa Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Thu, 14 May
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
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18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
£247JetBlue
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
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18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
£248JetBlue
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
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23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
JetBlue Logo
18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
£249JetBlue
Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
17:56 - 03:59
SJO
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JFK
8h 03m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:08
JFK
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SJO
17h 36m
1 stop
£249Copa Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
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18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
£251JetBlue
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 27 May
Copa Airlines Logo
09:17 - 03:59
SJO
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JFK
16h 42m
3 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:12
JFK
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SJO
17h 40m
1 stop
£253Copa Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
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09:17 - 03:59
SJO
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JFK
16h 42m
3 stops
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04:10 - 16:47
JFK
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SJO
14h 37m
2 stops
£257Copa Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 16:17
SJO
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JFK
10h 09m
1 stop
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02:20 - 09:04
JFK
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SJO
8h 44m
1 stop
£261Copa Airlines
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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.

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 £218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £314 and £311 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £248, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£124
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £124 for a one-way ticket and £234 for a return.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José? 25% of our users found flights on this route for New York John F Kennedy Airport or less round-trip.

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

 
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