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Cheap flights from San José to New York from £126

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York are usually found in October or September, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to New York (NYC). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£126

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£336
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 53m total
  • San José to New York
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 39m total
  • San José to New York
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San José to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 19/1218:05SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines
Tue 21/114:46JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/12£252
Thu 26/1223:07SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Mon 13/117:25JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12£297
Sat 21/1207:05SJO - JFK
1 stop11h 44mDelta
Mon 6/112:24JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Deal found 18/12£439
Tue 24/1206:15SJO - JFK
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 31/1209:00JFK - SJO
1 stop12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12£496
Sat 21/1213:08SJO - JFK
2 stops45h 07mAeromexico
Fri 7/216:57JFK - SJO
1 stop19h 44mAeromexico
Deal found 18/12£510
Wed 25/1208:55SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/101:10JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£562

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to New York 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 19 December 2024.

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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/2

14:28-02:59

1 stop11h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/2

14:44-22:06

1 stop8h 22m

£208

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/2

23:48-05:49

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/2

17:29-21:48

Nonstop5h 19m

£247

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/12

07:05-19:44

1 stop11h 39m

£126

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/1

14:28-02:55

1 stop11h 27m

£132

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/1

23:59-06:00

Nonstop5h 01m

£151

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/1

01:12-22:59

3 stops20h 47m

£253

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/2

06:18-23:00

1 stop15h 42m

£256

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/12

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Travel insights for flights from San José to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to New York 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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to New York. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 29 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. 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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to New York. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York 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 when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York 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 2 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to New York per day from 4 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to New York round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at £208, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be JetBlue. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to New York one-way?

    £126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from £132 and £151, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £313. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £442 on average our data indicates £459 when flying from San José, San José Province to New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to New York 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of £500). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York 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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