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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 159

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
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 6 November 2025.

Tue 18/1110:15 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop12h 52mDelta
Tue 25/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/11C$ 302
Fri 14/116:00 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 07mDelta
Thu 20/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/11C$ 303
Wed 19/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 3/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11C$ 309
Mon 10/116:00 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Thu 20/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/11C$ 316
Fri 14/118:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop14h 37mDelta
Tue 18/117:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop10h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/11C$ 330
Fri 5/126:50 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop15h 02mJetBlue
Thu 11/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/11C$ 356
Fri 21/115:20 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop11h 09mJetBlue
Thu 4/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11C$ 368
Sun 30/116:30 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 23mJetBlue
Sat 6/122:01 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11C$ 370
Fri 14/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Sun 23/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11C$ 374
Fri 14/1110:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 20/1111:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11C$ 375

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 302

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 580
Delta
  • Delta
  • 26/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • New York to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 20m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

3:15 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

4:09 a.m.-3:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 398

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

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

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

4:09 a.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 419

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

6:30 p.m.-10:53 p.m.

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

4:30 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

Nonstop4h 59m

C$ 430

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/1

1:16 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

5:56 p.m.-2:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 447

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/12

8:33 a.m.-6:37 p.m.

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

2:19 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

1 stop8h 27m

C$ 461

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/3

8:00 p.m.-7:53 a.m.

1 stop13h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

9:00 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop12h 54m

C$ 468

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

8:33 a.m.-7:07 p.m.

1 stop11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/12

4:08 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

1 stop12h 09m

C$ 468

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

3:15 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

5:51 p.m.-3:56 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 478

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

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

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

4:09 a.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 482

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/1

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

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

4:09 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

1 stop12h 08m

C$ 490

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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 31 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$ 257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). 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 6 November 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

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 6 November 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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

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
2,907 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JACK,Sep 2025

JFK - MSY

I liked the professional services of the crew. Keep up the good work.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,114 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

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. 2 airlines 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 5h 23m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 430. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 3557 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    JetBlue, at C$ 305, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 159. Avianca flights start at C$ 159 while deals on Delta start at C$ 186 one-way.

  • 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?

    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$ 257). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 403). 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 2 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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JetBlueCheapestC$ 305AverageC$ 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 433AverageC$ 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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