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Cheap flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from £134

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£134

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£273
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 2/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 01m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/418:07SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 51mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/415:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2£196
Wed 5/314:19SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Wed 26/312:59JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/2£198
Thu 6/323:34SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Tue 11/317:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2£229
Fri 4/415:05SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Sun 27/403:50JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 20/2£238

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Fly from

San José

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

18:07-03:58

1 stop7h 51m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

15:32-07:36

1 stop18h 04m

£196

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/3

14:19-00:42

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/3

12:59-21:24

1 stop10h 25m

£198

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/3

23:34-05:33

Nonstop4h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

17:30-20:48

Nonstop5h 18m

£229

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

15:05-01:35

1 stop8h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/4

03:50-09:20

1 stop7h 30m

£238

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

22:59-06:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£134

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/3

17:21-12:49

1 stop18h 28m

£139

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

13:21-00:47

1 stop9h 26m

£142

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

19:45-05:35

1 stop7h 50m

£155

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 21/3

06:18-23:59

1 stop15h 41m

£266

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

00:26-22:59

2 stops20h 33m

£284

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Travel insights for flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from San José to New York have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from San José, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at £196. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at £198 and £229, respectively. Copa Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is JetBlue, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £134. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetBlueCheapest£159Average£297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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AviancaCheapest£173Average£301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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