Cheap flights from New York to San José from £91

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Avianca Logo
03:00 - 08:40
JFK
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SJO
7h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
16:50 - 02:15
SJO
-
JFK
7h 25m1 stop
£169Avianca
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 20 May
JetBlue Logo
09:21 - 13:48
JFK
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SJO
5h 27mdirect
JetBlue Logo
15:08 - 21:00
SJO
-
JFK
4h 52mdirect
£187JetBlue
Wed, 21 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
JetBlue Logo
07:59 - 16:23
JFK
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SJO
9h 24m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
15:08 - 21:00
SJO
-
JFK
4h 52mdirect
£204JetBlue
Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
Copa Airlines Logo
03:06 - 19:00
JFK
-
SJO
17h 54m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
05:46 - 16:17
SJO
-
JFK
8h 31m1 stop
£210Copa Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
United Airlines Logo
15:31 - 19:53
EWR
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SJO
5h 22mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 18:09
SJO
-
EWR
10h 39m1 stop
£218United Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
United Airlines Logo
08:21 - 11:38
EWR
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SJO
5h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 20:07
SJO
-
EWR
5h 23mdirect
£220United Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May
United Airlines Logo
07:07 - 11:30
EWR
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SJO
5h 23mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:28 - 05:31
SJO
-
EWR
5h 03mdirect
£221United Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Copa Airlines Logo
14:44 - 08:21
JFK
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SJO
18h 37m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
18:08 - 12:57
SJO
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JFK
17h 49m1 stop
£222Copa Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Delta Logo
06:00 - 12:04
EWR
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SJO
8h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:30 - 01:03
SJO
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EWR
8h 33m1 stop
£229Delta
Sun, 3 May - Sat, 23 May
Delta Logo
08:00 - 22:15
EWR
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SJO
15h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:00 - 16:31
SJO
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EWR
8h 31m1 stop
£236Delta
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

Copa Airlines flights from New York to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on New York to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
15 Apr
JFK03:06New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 54m
1 stop
SJO19:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 Apr
SJO05:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 31m
1 stop
JFK16:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
Copa Airlines
20 Jan
JFK14:44New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 37m
1 stop
SJO08:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 Feb
SJO18:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 49m
1 stop
JFK12:57New York John F Kennedy Intl
Copa Airlines
8 Mar
JFK03:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 31m
2 stops
SJO16:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 Mar
SJO17:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 08m
1 stop
JFK03:59New York John F Kennedy Intl

JetBlue flights from New York to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on New York to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
21 Jan
JFK09:21New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO13:48San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Jan
SJO15:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 52m
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
19 Jan
JFK07:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 24m
1 stop
SJO16:23San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Jan
SJO15:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 52m
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
21 Jan
JFK09:21New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO13:48San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6 Feb
SJO13:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 42m
1 stop
JFK22:57New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

03:00-08:40

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

16:50-02:15

1 stop7h 25m

£169

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/1

09:21-13:48

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

15:08-21:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£187

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

07:59-16:23

1 stop9h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

15:08-21:00

Nonstop4h 52m

£204

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

03:06-19:00

1 stop17h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

05:46-16:17

1 stop8h 31m

£210

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 22/1

15:31-19:53

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

06:30-18:09

1 stop10h 39m

£218

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 7/5

08:21-11:38

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

12:44-20:07

Nonstop5h 23m

£220

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 25/2

07:07-11:30

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

23:28-05:31

Nonstop5h 03m

£221

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

14:44-08:21

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

18:08-12:57

1 stop17h 49m

£222

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 3/5

06:00-12:04

1 stop8h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

14:30-01:03

1 stop8h 33m

£229

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 19/1

08:00-22:15

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

07:00-16:31

1 stop8h 31m

£236

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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 £230, 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 £263.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to San José is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as £282. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £464. 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 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 £348. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, so prices are often more expensive at around £469 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 £316 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 £292 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 December 2025, prices for New York to San José flights are approximately 22% cheaper 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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Cheap New York to San José (NYC to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 22m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from New York to San José takes 5h 22m
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 22m.

  • 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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