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Among airlines operating San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only JetBlue operates flights between San José and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £224 return via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared with £309 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 28% of one-stop connections
• San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 4% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £268 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £311, a difference of £43. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 19:00
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 20:15.

The flight takes about 5h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £286. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 05m, covering 2,210 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £295 to £2,929. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £195, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is the only airline operating San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 09m, compared to 7h 24m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 7h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £220 to £376, with an average of £286 over the past 12 months. Anything below £220 counts as a good deal.