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£99 Find Cheap Flights from San José to New York

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 26/11. 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
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Cheap Flights from San José to New York (SJO-NYC)

 
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

Thu, 20 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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23:59 - 05:59SJO-JFK
5h 00mdirect
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18:30 - 22:53JFK-SJO
5h 23mdirect
£167JetBlue
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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16:25 - 22:26SJO-JFK
5h 01mdirect
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18:30 - 22:53JFK-SJO
5h 23mdirect
£168JetBlue
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Thu, 13 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
JetBlue Logo
16:25 - 22:26SJO-JFK
5h 01mdirect
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10:30 - 14:52JFK-SJO
5h 22mdirect
£170JetBlue
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Sat, 15 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
JetBlue Logo
16:25 - 22:26SJO-JFK
5h 01mdirect
JetBlue Logo
10:30 - 14:52JFK-SJO
5h 22mdirect
£178JetBlue
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Delta Logo
14:31 - 01:08SJO-JFK
9h 37m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:29 - 22:07JFK-SJO
10h 38m1 stop
£181Delta
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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
JetBlue Logo
16:25 - 22:26SJO-JFK
5h 01mdirect
JetBlue Logo
18:50 - 08:52JFK-SJO
15h 02m1 stop
£187JetBlue
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Fri, 14 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Delta Logo
07:00 - 18:40SJO-JFK
10h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
08:30 - 22:07JFK-SJO
14h 37m1 stop
£197Delta
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Tue, 23 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan
Avianca Logo
20:05 - 04:20SJO-JFK
7h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
02:45 - 11:25JFK-SJO
9h 40m2 stops
£206Avianca
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Copa Airlines Logo
17:50 - 02:59SJO-JFK
8h 09m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 07:10JFK-SJO
17h 26m1 stop
£209Copa Airlines
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Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Copa Airlines Logo
04:09 - 14:17SJO-JFK
9h 08m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
01:16 - 08:21JFK-SJO
8h 05m1 stop
£221Copa Airlines
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JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi and live TV.
JetBlue’s Blue Basic fare includes a cabin bag.
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Top routes
SJO-EWR
Cheapest • 13% average savings
SJO-JFK
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
£167
Typical prices: £201-£321
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Thu 20/11Tue 25/11
SJO - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£99
Typical prices: £137-£203
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Wed 26/11
SJO - JFK • Direct
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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 San José to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from San José to New York costs £188 on the route between San José (SJO) and Newark Airport (EWR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other San José-New York routes. The most popular route is between San José (SJO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San José to New York, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to New York?

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost £229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £340 and £332 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San José to New York?

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 £218, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to New York?

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, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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 original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Icelandair

Saga Premium offers free Wi-Fi for two devices and complimentary meals.


Icelandair’s Economy Flex includes a checked bag and free seat selection.

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JetBlue

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


JetBlue’s Blue Basic fare now allows a cabin bag plus a personal item.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


United’s Economy Plus seats have up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa’s Premium Economy offers 50% more personal space and an additional checked bag.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meal choices for dietary requirements.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to New York

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£99
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from San José to New York

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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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 flights from San José to New York

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to New York was £99 for a one-way ticket and £167 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to New York?

    San José is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in New York. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

    JetBlue, Air Canada, Air France, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to New York?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to New York?

    There are direct flights from San José to New York on a daily basis.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to New York?

    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 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?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to San José? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £249 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to New York?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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