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£106 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 16/5. 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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Cheap Flight Deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl (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 John F Kennedy Intl 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.

Recent return flight deals from San José to New York

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to New York.
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13:54 - 21:00SJO-JFK
5h 06mdirect
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09:30 - 12:49JFK-SJO
5h 19mdirect
£181JetBlue
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Thu, 22 May - Tue, 27 May
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14:10 - 21:15SJO-JFK
5h 05mdirect
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09:45 - 13:05JFK-SJO
5h 20mdirect
£183JetBlue
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Mon, 2 Jun - Wed, 4 Jun
Avianca Logo
22:45 - 10:00SJO-JFK
9h 15m1 stop
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03:35 - 11:15JFK-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
£184Avianca
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Sun, 1 Jun - Thu, 5 Jun
Avianca Logo
19:45 - 05:35SJO-JFK
7h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
03:50 - 11:15JFK-SJO
9h 25m2 stops
£186Avianca
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Wed, 28 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
05:52 - 00:46SJO-JFK
16h 54m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
02:17 - 09:59JFK-SJO
9h 42m1 stop
£195Copa Airlines
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Mon, 2 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
JetBlue Logo
14:00 - 21:00SJO-JFK
5h 00mdirect
JetBlue Logo
18:35 - 22:54JFK-SJO
5h 19mdirect
£198JetBlue
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Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
Copa Airlines Logo
17:52 - 03:56SJO-JFK
8h 04m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:35JFK-SJO
18h 03m1 stop
£204Copa Airlines
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Thu, 5 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Delta Logo
13:18 - 00:52SJO-JFK
9h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:53JFK-SJO
7h 53m1 stop
£209Delta
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Thu, 25 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 14:01SJO-JFK
7h 51m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 08:20JFK-SJO
18h 48m1 stop
£211Copa Airlines
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Fri, 6 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Delta Logo
13:18 - 00:52SJO-JFK
9h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:53JFK-SJO
7h 53m1 stop
£218Delta
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Tue, 9 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Saga Premium offers 40-42 inches seat pitch and free Wi-Fi for two devices.


Economy Flex includes free seat selection and a checked bag up to 50 pounds.

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JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi and live TV on seatback screens.


Mint cabin features lie-flat seats with foam cushions and comfy blankets.

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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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 £233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £315 and £305 respectively.

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 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£106
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £142 for a one-way ticket and £243 for a return.

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

    JetBlue, Delta, Undisclosed Carrier, Alaska Airlines, and KLM 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to New York, JetBlue or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to New York are JetBlue and Avianca. With an average price for the route of £279 and an overall rating of 7.3, JetBlue is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £289 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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.

Direct departures

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

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Top airlines 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.
7.3
JetBlueOverall score based on 2922 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.6Comfort
6.7Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
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The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

8.0 ExcellentChris, Apr 2025SVD - JFK
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The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The inflight system with their wifi is a hot mess and doesn't work. Separately they do, but when you try to do theoretically simple things like pair a device for control it all falls apart

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

Like the space, did not like the snack options, there was no power outlet in seats, no entertainment, no flyfi.

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

Great. Loved that there was WiFi on flight to keep in touch and excellent service of beverages and snacks.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Boarding, crew and food. Seats are too small Love Avianca

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