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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £148

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£248

One-way from

£148

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£306
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 08m total
  • New York to San José
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • New York to San José
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 4 January 2025.

Mon 29/918:35JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Thu 9/1023:59SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 2/1£246
Mon 20/114:46JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 49mCopa Airlines
Mon 27/117:23SJO - JFK
1 stop18h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/1£248
Fri 28/202:35JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Wed 19/315:10SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/1£251
Tue 30/906:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Wed 8/1013:13SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/1£304

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/1

14:46-07:35

1 stop17h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/2

04:09-12:49

1 stop7h 40m

£248

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/2

02:35-08:40

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

15:10-02:15

1 stop9h 05m

£251

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/2

17:25-21:45

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

23:59-06:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£275

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/1

17:25-21:45

Nonstop5h 20m

£148

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/4

02:11-13:21

1 stop13h 10m

£163

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/1

02:55-13:35

2 stops11h 40m

£197

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/1

12:24-22:12

1 stop10h 48m

£228

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 17/1

16:52-23:38

1 stop31h 46m

£234

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

17:29-23:59

3 stops31h 30m

£254

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

12:55-00:15

2 stops36h 20m

£1,231

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

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

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 27 December 2024.

Booking 54 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 4 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 4 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Avianca and JetBlue 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.
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

8.0
Very Good
8,526 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

7.7
Good
1,666 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

7.5
Good
1,868 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

7.4
Good
3,212 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,605 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

One or two midday non-stop flights from PDX to Santa Rosa would be great. The very early and late options are hard on older passengers.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 airline. 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 £248 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and JetBlue, starting at £251 and £275 round-trip. Copa Airlines is 26% 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?

    £148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from £163 and £197, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £280. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £324 on average our data indicates £356 when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province.

  • 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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