San José

$133+ Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

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NYC — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$296
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$133
(eDestinos)
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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/412:59 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop12h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/101:49 amSJO - LGA
1 stop17h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$298
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/62:35 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/102:27 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/20$299
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:33 amJFK - SJO
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1611:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$304
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/85:05 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/111:49 amSJO - EWR
1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$329
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/910:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Sat 12/148:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/69:55 amLGA - SJO
2 stops15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/103:32 pmSJO - LGA
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$369
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/48:00 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 08mJetBlue
Tue 12/1711:57 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 11/267:53 amJFK - SJO
2 stops14h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/33:24 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$383
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/286:35 pmSWF - SJO
1 stop17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/121:24 pmSJO - SWF
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/247:20 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1511:28 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/105:17 amEWR - SJO
2 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/261:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/2412:46 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/273:35 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$428

Find flights from New York to San José within your budget

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

3:10 am-1:12 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/11

5:51 am-11:49 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$296

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/27

9:59 am-12:26 pm

1 stop27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

1:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/9

8:33 am-8:08 am

1 stop24h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/16

11:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop21h 55m

$304

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

10:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

10:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

$307

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

5:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

11:59 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$308

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/15

6:41 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/20

1:57 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$316

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 3/19

6:08 am-8:06 pm

1 stop15h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/26

5:30 am-12:31 am

1 stop17h 01m

$325

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/7

9:01 am-8:50 pm

1 stop12h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

8:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$327

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/30

7:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops15h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

1:57 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 07m

$364

New WindsorSan José

SWF - SJO

SWFSJO

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 1/10

2:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop11h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/16

1:57 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$376

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to San José in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-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-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-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-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-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 New York to San José

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Travel insights for flights from New York to San José

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 November 21, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from New York to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San José. 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to San José, see what other customers have to say about Copa Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Avianca. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,015 reviews

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

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8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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7.2

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8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Very good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.8
Good
1,785 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

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8.2

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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3,396 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from New York; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the San José airport from New York. 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 to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($296), Spirit Airlines ($298), and Avianca ($307) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San José, San José Province. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York 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 $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San José, San José Province?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $366, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $152. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $269.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to San José, San José Province?

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

    Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are the most popular attractions in Fort Lauderdale if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be visited by traveling about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Travelers can book a car rental at Fort Lauderdale for about $30 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, or Soberania National Park. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal and Soberania National Park are located about 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $16 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in San Salvador?

    San Salvador travelers tend to visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center more than any other attractions. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in San Salvador can rent a car from San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $37 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to San José, San José Province flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 9 airlines flying from New York to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$214Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$224Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$231Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$240Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$282Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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