Cheap flights from New York to San José from £136

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to San José departing on 8/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Copa Airlines Logo
15:32 - 07:10
JFK
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SJO
17h 38m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 - 01:00
SJO
-
JFK
12h 57m
1 stop
£294Copa Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
JetBlue Logo
09:16 - 12:33
JFK
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SJO
5h 17mdirect
JetBlue Logo
13:43 - 21:00
SJO
-
JFK
5h 17mdirect
£300JetBlue
Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:54
JFK
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SJO
7h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:25 - 00:59
SJO
-
JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
£303Delta
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Copa Airlines Logo
09:34 - 07:12
JFK
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SJO
23h 38m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
18:17 - 03:59
SJO
-
JFK
7h 42m
1 stop
£309Copa Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Delta Logo
06:00 - 11:54
JFK
-
SJO
7h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:25 - 00:59
SJO
-
JFK
9h 34m
1 stop
£311Delta
Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
06:00 - 13:05
EWR
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SJO
8h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
14:30 - 00:58
SJO
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EWR
9h 28m
1 stop
£320Delta
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
Copa Airlines Logo
09:34 - 07:12
JFK
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SJO
23h 38m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
04:08 - 14:00
SJO
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JFK
7h 52m
1 stop
£324Copa Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
United Airlines Logo
08:24 - 11:38
EWR
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SJO
5h 14mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 20:00
SJO
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EWR
5h 16mdirect
£326United Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:21
EWR
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SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:44 - 20:00
SJO
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EWR
5h 16mdirect
£329United Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Arajet Logo
00:59 - 17:03
EWR
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SJO
18h 04m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
11:23 - 23:30
SJO
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EWR
10h 07m
1 stop
£338Arajet
Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Arajet flights from New York to San José

Our best Arajet deals on New York to San José flight tickets
Arajet
21 Sept
EWR00:59Newark
18h 04m
1 stop
SJO17:03San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Sept
SJO11:23San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 07m
1 stop
EWR23:30Newark
£338
Arajet
27 Nov
EWR23:59Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
SJO19:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 Dec
SJO11:23San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 07m
1 stop
EWR22:30Newark
£347
Arajet
16 Nov
EWR23:59Newark
20h 05m
1 stop
SJO19:04San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23 Nov
SJO16:23San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 07m
1 stop
EWR09:30Newark
£353

Delta flights from New York to San José

Our best Delta deals on New York to San José flight tickets
Delta
11 Sept
JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
SJO11:54San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 Sept
SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 34m
1 stop
JFK00:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£303
Delta
11 Sept
JFK06:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
SJO11:54San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Sept
SJO13:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 34m
1 stop
JFK00:59New York John F Kennedy Intl
£311
Delta
15 Nov
EWR06:00Newark
8h 05m
1 stop
SJO13:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Dec
SJO14:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 28m
1 stop
EWR00:58Newark
£320

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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 18 June 2026.
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

15:32-07:10

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

10:03-01:00

1 stop12h 57m

£294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

09:16-12:33

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

13:43-21:00

Nonstop5h 17m

£300

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-11:54

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

13:25-00:59

1 stop9h 34m

£303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/7

09:34-07:12

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/7

18:17-03:59

1 stop7h 42m

£309

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-11:54

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

13:25-00:59

1 stop9h 34m

£311

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 15/11

06:00-13:05

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/12

14:30-00:58

1 stop9h 28m

£320

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/7

09:34-07:12

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

04:08-14:00

1 stop7h 52m

£324
Fastest return journey

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 27/8

08:24-11:38

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/9

12:44-20:00

Nonstop5h 16m

£326

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 11/9

06:00-12:21

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

12:44-20:00

Nonstop5h 16m

£329

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 21/9

00:59-17:03

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

11:23-23:30

1 stop10h 07m

£338

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around £245, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to San José from New York during May instead. Flights to San José in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £332.

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 £266. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around £753. 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 morning. Our users have found flights to San José in the morning for as low as £534. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, so prices are often more expensive at around £753 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 from New York 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 £318 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 flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on New York 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 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 June 2026, prices for New York to San José flights are approximately 28% 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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Cheap New York to San José (NYC to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 23m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from New York to San José takes 5h 23m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to San José

  • 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 23m.

  • 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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