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Cheap flights from San José to New York from £141

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 Friday or Thursday 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 22 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£141

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£303

Good one-way deal

£262 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 6/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 11m total
  • San José to New York
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York (NYC).

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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 22 January 2025.

Thu 6/214:19SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Tue 25/212:24JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Deal found 21/1£217
Wed 12/204:09SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 40mCopa Airlines
Tue 25/214:44JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 21/1£242
Tue 6/514:10SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Fri 16/509:48JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 17mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1£252
Fri 19/916:45SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Thu 25/903:35JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 22/1£293

Find flights from San José to New York within your budget

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 22 January 2025.

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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/2

14:19-00:42

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

12:24-22:12

1 stop10h 48m

£217

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

04:09-12:49

1 stop7h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/2

14:44-08:08

1 stop18h 24m

£242

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/5

14:10-21:16

Nonstop5h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 16/5

09:48-13:05

Nonstop5h 17m

£252

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

19:45-05:35

1 stop7h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/5

03:50-09:20

1 stop7h 30m

£418

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/2

04:09-23:49

1 stop18h 40m

£141

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/3

23:44-05:45

Nonstop5h 01m

£146

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/2

06:18-12:50

1 stop29h 32m

£271

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

00:26-22:29

2 stops20h 03m

£281

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

16:20-05:35

2 stops11h 15m

£300

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Deals found on 22/1

Best time to book a flight from San José to New York

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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 17 January 2025.

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 22 January 2025.

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 48% 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 22 January 2025.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 22 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to New York, such as JetBlue and Copa Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,659 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to New York. 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 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?

    Delta, at £217, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Copa Airlines and 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?

    £141 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 Aeromexico, with prices starting from £146 and £271, 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 £210. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) can be booked for £353 on average our data indicates £262 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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