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$136+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$537
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 3/256:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/312:50 amSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 3/2410:59 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2811:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop13h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/82:05 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 3/611:31 amLGA - SJO
2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/1311:59 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 4/286:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Fri 5/91:24 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/2$366

Find flights from LaGuardia to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia to San José 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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LaGuardia

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Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

12:50 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 13m

$291

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/24

10:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/28

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$301

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/17

6:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

6:03 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$315

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

1:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$366

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

5:30 am-9:58 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$401

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

6:54 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$136

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/30

10:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$137

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/8

6:15 pm-11:56 am

1 stop18h 41m

$141

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/17

10:18 am-8:03 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$158

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/9

11:00 am-9:24 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$194

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from LaGuardia to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 LaGuardia Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia to San José

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Travel insights for flights from LaGuardia to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from LaGuardia to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from LaGuardia to San José. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province is 35 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 LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia 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 LGA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia 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 March 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from LaGuardia to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 March 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,763 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,747 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from New York LaGuardia. Booking flights from New York LaGuardia to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York LaGuardia from 3 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $291 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $315 and $340 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 37% 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 LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $136. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on LaGuardia to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia 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 3 airlines flying from LaGuardia to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$246Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$287Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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