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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from £97

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
3 Apr — 10 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 Friday

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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£321
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 35m total
  • New York to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 04m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£26 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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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 29 March 2025.

Sun 4/503:50JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 13/515:05SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 28/3£217
Tue 7/1015:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Tue 14/1017:52SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3£218
Tue 1/406:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Wed 2/413:21SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 28/3£226
Sat 26/417:53JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Fri 2/514:10SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3£232

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

03:50-09:20

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

15:05-02:10

1 stop9h 05m

£217

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/4

17:53-21:23

Nonstop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/5

14:10-21:18

Nonstop5h 08m

£232

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 26/4

15:32-08:21

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/5

17:52-13:50

1 stop17h 58m

£235

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/4

15:32-07:36

1 stop18h 04m

£97

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/4

12:55-21:26

1 stop10h 31m

£100

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/4

17:53-21:23

Nonstop5h 30m

£106

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/7

03:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

£156

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

16:32-23:52

3 stops33h 20m

£201

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/6

12:50-13:45

3 stops50h 55m

£4,680

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Deals found on 28/3

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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 21 March 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 29 March 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.

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 29 March 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
9,797 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,302 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,797 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 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 0 inbound flights 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 Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £217 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Copa Airlines, starting at £232 and £235 round-trip. Avianca is 33% 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?

    £97 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 Delta and JetBlue, with prices starting from £100 and £106, respectively.

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

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

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  • 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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