Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £108

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18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
£236JetBlue
Mon, 27 Apr - Sat, 2 May
American Airlines Logo
06:29 - 19:07
JFK
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SJO
14h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
23:35 - 11:39
SJO
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JFK
10h 04m
1 stop
£243American Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:12
JFK
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SJO
17h 40m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 16:17
SJO
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JFK
10h 07m
1 stop
£245Copa Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Thu, 4 Jun
JetBlue Logo
18:45 - 22:14
JFK
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SJO
5h 29mdirect
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 07:00
SJO
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JFK
5h 01mdirect
£252JetBlue
Thu, 30 Apr - Sat, 9 May
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 16:47
JFK
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SJO
14h 37m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
05:47 - 16:17
SJO
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JFK
8h 30m
1 stop
£255Copa Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 21 May
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 09:59
JFK
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SJO
7h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
08:46 - 01:20
SJO
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JFK
14h 34m
1 stop
£256Copa Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:25
JFK
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SJO
17h 53m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:04 - 01:00
SJO
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JFK
12h 56m
1 stop
£259Copa Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
American Airlines Logo
06:39 - 11:35
JFK
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SJO
6h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
06:30 - 20:44
SJO
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JFK
12h 14m
1 stop
£262American Airlines
Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 09:59
JFK
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SJO
7h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:04 - 01:00
SJO
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JFK
12h 56m
1 stop
£264Copa Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
JetBlue Logo
09:16 - 12:33
JFK
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SJO
5h 17mdirect
JetBlue Logo
13:10 - 23:55
SJO
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JFK
8h 45m
1 stop
£265JetBlue
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

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

Our best JetBlue deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
27 Apr
JFK18:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 29m
SJO22:14San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 May
SJO23:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 01m
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£236
JetBlue
30 Apr
JFK18:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 29m
SJO22:14San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9 May
SJO23:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 01m
JFK07:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£252
JetBlue
8 Sept
JFK09:16New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 17m
SJO12:33San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 Sept
SJO13:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
JFK23:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
£265

Copa Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
19 May
JFK15:32New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 40m
1 stop
SJO07:12San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Jun
SJO04:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 07m
1 stop
JFK16:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
£245
Copa Airlines
11 May
JFK04:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 37m
2 stops
SJO16:47San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 May
SJO05:47San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
JFK16:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
£255
Copa Airlines
10 Apr
JFK04:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 49m
1 stop
SJO09:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Apr
SJO08:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 34m
1 stop
JFK01:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£256

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/4

18:45-22:14

Nonstop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

23:59-07:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/4

06:29-19:07

1 stop14h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

23:35-11:39

1 stop10h 04m

£243

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

15:32-07:12

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

04:10-16:17

1 stop10h 07m

£245

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/4

18:45-22:14

Nonstop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

23:59-07:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£252

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/5

04:10-16:47

2 stops14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

05:47-16:17

1 stop8h 30m

£255

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

04:10-09:59

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

08:46-01:20

1 stop14h 34m

£256

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/4

15:32-07:25

1 stop17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

10:04-01:00

1 stop12h 56m

£259

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 28/4

06:39-11:35

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

06:30-20:44

1 stop12h 14m

£262

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/4

04:10-09:59

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/4

10:04-01:00

1 stop12h 56m

£264

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

09:16-12:33

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

13:10-23:55

1 stop8h 45m

£265

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around £234, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £256.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San José in the afternoon for as low as £469. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, so prices are often more expensive at around £538 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?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José 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 for around £310 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 from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as £281 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class 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 flights?

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

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

As of March 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (JFK to SJO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

Fastest flight time

5h 29m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 29m
Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport there are direct flights to 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 29m 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?

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