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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 143
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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
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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 20 October 2025.
Fri 14/113:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Tue 18/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/10C$ 331
Sun 16/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Fri 21/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 19/10C$ 355
Fri 24/109:41 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Thu 30/103:25 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 19/10C$ 356
Thu 20/117:00 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/114:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/10C$ 362
Mon 20/109:41 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 25/102:05 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 18/10C$ 369
Mon 24/116:30 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Thu 4/124:15 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 19/10C$ 381
Sun 26/106:50 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Sat 1/117:50 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 18/10C$ 388
Sat 15/1112:25 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop10h 42mDelta
Sat 22/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop14h 21mDelta
Deal found 18/10C$ 392
Thu 13/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Fri 14/114:25 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 17/10C$ 395
Mon 24/116:30 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Thu 27/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 18/10C$ 408
Wed 29/1010:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 4/112:01 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 19/10C$ 409
Fri 28/117:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 54mJetBlue
Fri 5/124:15 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 19/10C$ 414
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Price
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 22/1
8:35 a.m.-10:15 p.m.
1 stop14h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 26/1
7:00 a.m.-5:55 p.m.
1 stop9h 55m
C$ 331
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 15/11
8:30 a.m.-10:07 p.m.
1 stop14h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 23/11
7:00 a.m.-1:08 a.m.
1 stop17h 08m
C$ 331
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 14/11
3:40 p.m.-10:07 p.m.
1 stop7h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 20/11
2:31 p.m.-1:08 a.m.
1 stop9h 37m
C$ 331
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 10/3
9:34 a.m.-12:53 p.m.
Nonstop5h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 11/3
2:00 p.m.-9:01 p.m.
Nonstop5h 01m
C$ 355
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 4/11
10:30 a.m.-2:52 p.m.
Nonstop5h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/11
2:01 p.m.-10:56 p.m.
1 stop7h 55m
C$ 422
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 1/2
3:05 p.m.-11:40 p.m.
1 stop9h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 15/2
4:15 p.m.-1:15 a.m.
1 stop8h 00m
C$ 447
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 19/11
2:44 p.m.-8:19 a.m.
1 stop18h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 22/11
4:08 a.m.-12:57 p.m.
1 stop7h 49m
C$ 458
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 13/11
2:44 p.m.-9:56 p.m.
1 stop8h 12m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 15/11
4:08 a.m.-12:57 p.m.
1 stop7h 49m
C$ 465
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 21/1
2:44 p.m.-7:06 a.m.
1 stop17h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
4:09 a.m.-5:17 p.m.
1 stop12h 08m
C$ 472
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/12
2:15 a.m.-9:05 a.m.
1 stop7h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 15/12
2:19 p.m.-11:46 p.m.
1 stop8h 27m
C$ 472
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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 17 October 2025.
Booking 88 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, October 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$ 255). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 401). 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 20 October 2025.
When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?
Over the past year, JetBlue has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
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 20 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue and Spirit Airlines 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.
Boarding
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Crew
8.0
Entertainment
7.3
Food
6.7
Overall
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJACK,Sep 2025
JFK - MSY
Boarding
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Crew
8.0
Entertainment
7.3
Food
6.7
Overall
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJACK,Sep 2025
JFK - MSY
Boarding
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Crew
8.0
Entertainment
7.3
Food
6.7
Overall
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJACK,Sep 2025
JFK - MSY
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