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$118+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San José (SJO)

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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
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One-way from

$118
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December

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Average price

$453

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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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 April 25, 2025.

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Sat 5/103:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Wed 5/214:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/24$277
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/93:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/215:52 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/25$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/103:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 11/42:13 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/24$296
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Fri 4/255:53 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue
Sat 5/32:10 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 4/24$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:29 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/711:59 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop19h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$314

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

3:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$277

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

3:32 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

5:52 am-12:46 am

1 stop16h 54m

$279

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

3:32 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$284

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/6

9:30 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

1:54 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

7:58 am-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

6:03 am-9:02 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$315

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/21

11:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$118

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

9:45 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$121

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$126

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/31

3:32 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 48m

$128

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/22

2:10 am-10:14 am

1 stop10h 04m

$129

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José in April.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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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 April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 April 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines and JetBlue from New York to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,411 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,210 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from New York John F Kennedy Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San José airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to 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?

    Avianca, at $277, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and JetBlue. Avianca is 34% 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?

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and American Airlines, with prices starting from $121 and $126, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $321, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $136. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $261.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    The most popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is San Salvador. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights stop in Panama City the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in San Salvador?

    If you're on a layover in San Salvador and looking for things to do, consider visiting Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, or Monsenor Romero Center. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center are located about 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those on a layover in San Salvador in need of a rental car can book one at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $28.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are currently the most popular points of interest in Panama City at the moment. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal can do so by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $13 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights?

    Flights departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and landing in San José, San José Province layover in Guatemala City least frequently.

  • 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 $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$233Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$278Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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