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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £95

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San José (SJO). 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£210

One-way from

£95

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£341
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 10/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 31m total
  • New York to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 21m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Sat 10/515:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Tue 20/518:07SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4£210
Tue 6/509:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Fri 16/513:54SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 18/4£219
Tue 16/906:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Fri 26/913:18SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 17/4£224
Thu 22/503:35JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Wed 28/516:50SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 17/4£229
Sat 10/509:33JFK - SJO
1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 17/506:03SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4£264

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Customise your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2025.
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Route

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Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

15:32-08:20

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/5

18:07-13:50

1 stop17h 43m

£210

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/5

09:30-12:49

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

13:54-21:00

Nonstop5h 06m

£219

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/9

06:00-11:53

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/9

13:18-00:52

1 stop9h 34m

£224

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/5

03:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

16:50-02:15

1 stop7h 25m

£229

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

09:33-18:35

1 stop11h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

06:03-21:02

1 stop12h 59m

£264

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/5

15:32-21:53

1 stop8h 21m

£95

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

17:53-21:23

Nonstop5h 30m

£100

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/8

03:50-13:30

2 stops11h 40m

£149

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

16:32-23:52

3 stops33h 20m

£205

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 27/4

01:51-23:39

1 stop23h 48m

£437

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 JFK to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

The most flights from JFK to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from New York to San José. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,699 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,887 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 1 inbound flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 0 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £210 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Delta, starting at £219 and £224 round-trip. Copa Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Avianca, with prices starting from £100 and £149, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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