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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 180

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
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 403

One-way from

C$ 180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 595
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 29/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 52m total
  • New York to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 49m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Thu 29/53:32 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 03mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/610:57 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop11h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 403
Fri 28/312:59 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 25mDelta
Wed 2/41:21 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 419
Fri 9/59:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Fri 16/51:54 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 06mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 429
Thu 1/56:55 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Thu 8/54:20 p.m.SJO - JFK
2 stops11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 27/3C$ 565

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John F Kennedy Intl

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/5

3:32 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop18h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

10:57 a.m.-12:46 a.m.

1 stop11h 49m

C$ 403

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

9:30 a.m.-12:49 p.m.

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

1:54 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

C$ 429

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

6:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

4:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 565

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/4

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

C$ 180

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/4

6:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop7h 54m

C$ 186

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/4

5:53 p.m.-9:23 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 196

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/5

10:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 50m

C$ 376

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

5:29 p.m.-11:52 p.m.

3 stops32h 23m

C$ 423

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/5

6:55 a.m.-5:58 a.m.

3 stops25h 03m

C$ 563

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

8:30 a.m.-11:43 p.m.

2 stops41h 13m

C$ 683

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Deals found on 27/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

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 round-trip 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, September 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 C$ 486). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 28 March 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

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 mm 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 28 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from New York to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 14.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José. 2 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip from C$ 403. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from C$ 429, and Avianca, from C$ 565. Copa Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 180. Delta flights start at C$ 186 while deals on JetBlue start at C$ 196 one-way.

  • 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 vacation 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, September 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 C$ 486). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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JetBlueCheapestC$ 411AverageC$ 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 439AverageC$ 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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