Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £168

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02:20 - 09:04JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£324Copa Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
12:45 - 21:49JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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15:55 - 10:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£326Delta
Thu, 21 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 08:18JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£327Copa Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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03:20 - 08:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 10m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
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16:35 - 01:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 15m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
£330Avianca
Sun, 18 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 08:19JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:08 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 51m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£332Copa Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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14:44 - 07:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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18:03 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£339Copa Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
Avianca Logo
03:20 - 08:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 10m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
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15:10 - 05:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
£341Avianca
Sun, 18 Apr - Sat, 24 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 08:18JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
18:03 - 02:59SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£342Copa Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
Avianca Logo
15:05 - 23:40JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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16:15 - 00:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora
£343Avianca
Tue, 9 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 07:02JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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05:35 - 01:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£347Copa Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec

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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
2 Dec
JFK02:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 44m
1 stop
SJO09:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Dec
SJO18:03San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 56m
1 stop
JFK02:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£324
Copa Airlines
8 Dec
JFK14:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 34m
1 stop
SJO08:18San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Dec
SJO18:03San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 56m
1 stop
JFK02:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£327
Copa Airlines
12 Nov
JFK14:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 18m
1 stop
SJO07:02San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Nov
SJO17:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 04m
1 stop
JFK02:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£332

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

Our best Delta deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight tickets
Delta
11 Nov
JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
SJO22:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17 Nov
SJO07:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 20m
1 stop
JFK20:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
£319
Delta
21 Jan
JFK12:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 04m
1 stop
SJO21:49San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Jan
SJO15:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
£326
Delta
12 Nov
JFK11:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 45m
1 stop
SJO22:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Nov
SJO07:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 36m
1 stop
JFK17:36New York John F Kennedy Intl
£359

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New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/12

02:20-09:04

1 stop7h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

18:03-02:59

1 stop7h 56m

£324

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/1

12:45-21:49

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/1

15:55-10:00

1 stop17h 05m

£326

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

14:44-08:18

1 stop18h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

18:03-02:59

1 stop7h 56m

£327
Fastest return journey

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/4

03:20-08:30

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/4

16:35-01:50

1 stop7h 15m

£330

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/11

14:44-08:19

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

18:08-02:59

1 stop7h 51m

£332

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/12

14:44-07:05

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

18:03-02:59

1 stop7h 56m

£339

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 18/4

03:20-08:30

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/4

15:10-05:20

1 stop12h 10m

£341

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

14:44-08:18

1 stop18h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

18:03-02:59

1 stop7h 56m

£342

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/2

15:05-23:40

1 stop9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/2

16:15-00:25

1 stop7h 10m

£343

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/11

14:44-07:02

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

05:35-01:00

1 stop18h 25m

£347

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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?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £307 to £427.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £324.

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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £301, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during January instead. Flights to San José in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around £307.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as £266. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around £752. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as £598. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, so prices are often more expensive at around £752 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 from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 £362 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 £324 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José 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?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight.

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

As of November 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

£168

Fastest flight time

5h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £168. The best return flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £324.
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 36m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

  • 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 36m 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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