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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 195

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 February 2026.

Mon 27/43:00 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Fri 15/54:35 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/2C$ 372
Sat 21/26:15 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Thu 26/23:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/2C$ 380
Fri 27/21:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/35:50 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 383
Wed 4/31:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Wed 11/34:09 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 389
Sat 28/28:30 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 28m
JetBlue
Thu 5/33:00 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/2C$ 395
Wed 4/31:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/39:17 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 396
Tue 17/32:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop16h 18m
Copa Airlines
Tue 24/310:08 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 51m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 398
Wed 11/39:34 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Thu 26/311:45 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 31/1C$ 399
Tue 10/39:34 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Tue 24/311:45 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/2C$ 400
Mon 1/63:00 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop10h 30m
Avianca
Fri 5/63:10 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/2C$ 403
Sun 8/33:15 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops15h 31m
Copa Airlines
Mon 23/35:51 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 404
Thu 19/21:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
3 stops16h 30m
Copa Airlines
Fri 27/29:17 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
3 stops16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/2C$ 411

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Round-trip from

C$ 372

One-way from

C$ 195

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 600

Good round-trip deal

C$ 383 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 27/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • New York to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • New York to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

8:33 a.m.-6:56 p.m.

1 stop11h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

8:11 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop15h 49m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

1:16 a.m.-1:53 p.m.

1 stop13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

6:08 p.m.-12:57 p.m.

1 stop17h 49m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

1:16 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

5:50 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 10m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

2:20 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

5:51 p.m.-12:57 p.m.

1 stop18h 06m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/3

1:16 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop8h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

5:51 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 08m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

2:20 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

10:08 a.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

2:44 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

4:09 a.m.-1:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 48m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

2:44 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

5:50 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/2

1:16 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

6:08 p.m.-1:17 p.m.

1 stop18h 09m

C$ 383

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 27/2

2:20 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

10:08 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop13h 52m

C$ 383

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

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

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 30 January 2026.

Booking 37 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. 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 234). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 387). 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 2 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José as you normally would.

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 2 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.

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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. 1 airline 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 1 inbound flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José can take about 13h 37m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 383. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 3557 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    JetBlue, at C$ 295, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José.. This flight start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José? While on average our users pay C$ 383, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 383. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 792.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of C$ 234). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 387). 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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JetBlueCheapestC$ 295AverageC$ 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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