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

JFK — SJO
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 339

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 680

Good round-trip deal

C$ 639 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 31/1-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 53m total
  • New York to San José
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 47m total
  • New York to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from John F Kennedy Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

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

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 8 August 2025.

Booking 72 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, San José Province. 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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 14 August 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl 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 14 August 2025.

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

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 14 August 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.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Jul 2025

JFK - POS

Flight was delayed a couple hours with no explanation. The aircraft was changed and so did our seating arrangement with no notice.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Jul 2025

JFK - POS

Flight was delayed a couple hours with no explanation. The aircraft was changed and so did our seating arrangement with no notice.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kevin,Jul 2025

JFK - POS

Flight was delayed a couple hours with no explanation. The aircraft was changed and so did our seating arrangement with no notice.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip from C$ 298. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Spirit Airlines. JetBlue is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay C$ 639, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 409. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 448.

  • 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?

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  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapestC$ 298AverageC$ 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 423AverageC$ 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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