Cheap flights from New York to San José from £77

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Copa Airlines Logo
01:16 - 09:59
JFK
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SJO
9h 43m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:50 - 01:00
SJO
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JFK
17h 10m
1 stop
£205Copa Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
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09:34 - 12:53
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
23:45 - 06:40
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mdirect
£207JetBlue
Wed, 11 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
01:16 - 16:46
JFK
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SJO
16h 30m
3 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
04:09 - 17:17
SJO
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JFK
12h 08m
1 stop
£209Copa Airlines
Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
02:20 - 16:46
JFK
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SJO
15h 26m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 - 02:59
SJO
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JFK
15h 51m
1 stop
£210Copa Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
01:16 - 16:46
JFK
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SJO
16h 30m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
09:17 - 03:59
SJO
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JFK
16h 42m
3 stops
£213Copa Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
02:20 - 08:20
JFK
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SJO
8h 00m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
17:51 - 13:57
SJO
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JFK
18h 06m
1 stop
£213Copa Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
JetBlue Logo
09:34 - 12:53
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mdirect
JetBlue Logo
23:45 - 06:40
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mdirect
£214JetBlue
Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:35 - 20:39
EWR
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SJO
14h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:28 - 05:31
SJO
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EWR
5h 03mdirect
£216United Airlines
Sun, 22 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Copa Airlines Logo
03:15 - 16:46
JFK
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SJO
15h 31m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 - 01:00
SJO
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JFK
12h 52m
1 stop
£217Copa Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 19:53
EWR
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SJO
5h 22mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 00:45
SJO
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EWR
11h 10m
1 stop
£221United Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

Copa Airlines flights from New York to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on New York to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
4 Feb
JFK14:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 22m
1 stop
SJO07:06San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8 Feb
SJO17:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 08m
1 stop
JFK02:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£205
Copa Airlines
1 Feb
JFK01:16New York John F Kennedy Intl
16h 30m
3 stops
SJO16:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9 Feb
SJO17:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 06m
1 stop
JFK12:57New York John F Kennedy Intl
£209
Copa Airlines
25 Feb
JFK02:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 26m
2 stops
SJO16:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3 Mar
SJO10:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 51m
1 stop
JFK02:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£210

United Airlines flights from New York to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
22 Feb
EWR07:35Newark
14h 04m
1 stop
SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Feb
SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 03m
EWR05:31Newark
£216
United Airlines
23 Feb
EWR15:31Newark
5h 22m
SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26 Feb
SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 10m
1 stop
EWR00:45Newark
£221
United Airlines
10 Mar
EWR07:07Newark
5h 23m
SJO10:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18 Mar
SJO22:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 03m
EWR05:31Newark
£221

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

01:16-09:59

1 stop9h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

05:50-01:00

1 stop17h 10m

£205

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

09:34-12:53

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

23:45-06:40

Nonstop4h 55m

£207

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

01:16-16:46

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

04:09-17:17

1 stop12h 08m

£209

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

02:20-16:46

2 stops15h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

10:08-02:59

1 stop15h 51m

£210

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

01:16-16:46

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

09:17-03:59

3 stops16h 42m

£212

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

02:20-08:20

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

17:51-13:57

1 stop18h 06m

£213

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

09:34-12:53

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

23:45-06:40

Nonstop4h 55m

£214

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 22/2

07:35-20:39

1 stop14h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

23:28-05:31

Nonstop5h 03m

£216

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/3

03:15-16:46

2 stops15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

10:08-01:00

1 stop12h 52m

£217

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 23/2

15:31-19:53

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

12:35-00:45

1 stop11h 10m

£221

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

The cheapest month to fly to San José from New York is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around £221, 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 during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around £257.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York 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 £436. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, so prices are often more expensive at around £475 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around £307 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 for as low as £280 on momondo.

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York 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 to San José flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to San José.

How have New York to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for New York to San José flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

£89

Fastest flight time

5h 19m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from New York in the past 72 hours is £89. The best return flight deal from New York to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £736.
The fastest flight from New York to San José takes 5h 19m
Direct flights go from New York to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From New York there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
  • How far is New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    A flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 2216.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 19m.

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

    Prices for flights from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New York to San José?

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