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Cheap flights from San José to New York from £130

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — NYC
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£283
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 31m total
  • San José to New York
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 08m total
  • San José to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 30 March 2025.

Tue 6/518:07SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 43mCopa Airlines
Sat 10/515:32JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3£187
Wed 2/413:21SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Tue 8/406:00JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 29/3£214
Thu 8/513:54SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Sun 11/509:30JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 29/3£227
Sat 26/413:07SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Sat 3/506:00JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Deal found 29/3£284

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San José

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/5

18:07-13:50

1 stop17h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/5

15:32-08:20

1 stop18h 48m

£187

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

13:18-00:52

1 stop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/9

06:00-11:53

1 stop7h 53m

£216

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

13:54-21:00

Nonstop5h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/5

09:30-12:49

Nonstop5h 19m

£227

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

13:07-00:33

1 stop9h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/5

06:00-12:01

1 stop8h 01m

£284

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

23:52-07:00

Nonstop5h 08m

£130

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/5

08:09-00:46

1 stop14h 37m

£131

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/4

20:00-05:35

1 stop7h 35m

£233

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

01:06-06:09

3 stops27h 03m

£238

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/4

13:18-13:50

1 stop22h 32m

£253

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Deals found on 29/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York

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 28 March 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 30 March 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 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 30 March 2025.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

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

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 is 1 flight 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 £187, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to New York.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Delta and JetBlue. These flights start at 31% 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?

    £130 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 £131 and £233, respectively.

  • 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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