Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £73

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10:30 - 13:56JFK-SJO
5h 26mdirect
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16:05 - 22:04SJO-JFK
4h 59mdirect
£166JetBlue
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Fri, 31 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Avianca Logo
03:50 - 13:30JFK-SJO
11h 40m2 stops
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15:05 - 02:10SJO-JFK
9h 05m1 stop
£168Avianca
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
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09:42 - 13:00JFK-SJO
5h 18mdirect
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14:05 - 21:10SJO-JFK
5h 05mdirect
£182JetBlue
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Sat, 9 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
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01:16 - 08:19JFK-SJO
8h 03m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 14:17SJO-JFK
9h 09m1 stop
£185Copa Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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10:30 - 14:56JFK-SJO
5h 26mdirect
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16:05 - 22:04SJO-JFK
4h 59mdirect
£192JetBlue
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Sun, 2 Nov - Tue, 4 Nov
Copa Airlines Logo
02:15 - 09:06JFK-SJO
7h 51m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:50 - 14:17SJO-JFK
7h 27m1 stop
£196Copa Airlines
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Sat, 17 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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09:41 - 13:00JFK-SJO
5h 19mdirect
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14:05 - 21:08SJO-JFK
5h 03mdirect
£197JetBlue
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Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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07:00 - 11:55JFK-SJO
6h 55m1 stop
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14:05 - 21:08SJO-JFK
5h 03mdirect
£208JetBlue
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
01:16 - 08:19JFK-SJO
8h 03m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:49 - 14:17SJO-JFK
7h 28m1 stop
£211Copa Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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03:35 - 11:15JFK-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
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15:05 - 02:10SJO-JFK
9h 05m1 stop
£213Avianca
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Wed, 10 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep

Avianca flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Our best Avianca deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Avianca
10 Sept
JFK03:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 40m
2 stops
SJO13:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 Sept
SJO15:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JFK02:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
10 Sept
JFK03:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
SJO11:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 Sept
SJO15:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
JFK02:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
17 Oct
JFK03:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
SJO09:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Oct
SJO16:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 25m
1 stop
JFK02:15New York John F Kennedy Intl

JetBlue flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Our best JetBlue deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight tickets
JetBlue
31 Oct
JFK10:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 26m
SJO13:56San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Nov
SJO16:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 59m
JFK22:04New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
9 Aug
JFK09:42New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 18m
SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 Aug
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 05m
JFK21:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
2 Nov
JFK10:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 26m
SJO14:56San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Nov
SJO16:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 59m
JFK22:04New York John F Kennedy Intl

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

10:30-13:56

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

16:05-22:04

Nonstop4h 59m

£166

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/9

03:50-13:30

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

15:05-02:10

1 stop9h 05m

£168

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/8

09:42-13:00

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/8

14:05-21:10

Nonstop5h 05m

£182

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

01:16-08:19

1 stop8h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

04:08-14:17

1 stop9h 09m

£185

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/11

10:30-14:56

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

16:05-22:04

Nonstop4h 59m

£192

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/1

02:15-09:06

1 stop7h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

05:50-14:17

1 stop7h 27m

£196

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/9

09:41-13:00

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

£197

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

07:00-11:55

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

14:05-21:08

Nonstop5h 03m

£208

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

01:16-08:19

1 stop8h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

05:49-14:17

1 stop7h 28m

£211

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/9

03:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

15:05-02:10

1 stop9h 05m

£213

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José, San José Province?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with most prices found around £250. If you aren’t able to travel to San José, San José Province during the month of September, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £267.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £285. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around £612. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

Our data shows that the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San José, San José Province in the afternoon for as low as £336. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around £612 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around £328 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as £293 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (JFK to SJO) flight deals and tips

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£73

Fastest flight time

5h 18m

Direct flights

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Airports in San José, San José Province

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The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £73. The best return flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £166.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province takes 5h 18m
Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl is about 2212.0 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 18m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?


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