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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 158

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Thu 25/129:59 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue
Sun 4/13:50 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 2/12C$ 350
Sat 6/122:44 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop17h 26mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/126:07 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 394
Mon 8/1210:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Tue 23/122:06 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop7h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12C$ 406
Sun 7/122:44 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines
Mon 15/122:19 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop11h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 414
Sat 6/128:35 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop14h 45mDelta
Thu 18/122:31 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/12C$ 430
Thu 4/1210:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Fri 12/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12C$ 435
Thu 4/1210:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 11/1210:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12C$ 438
Fri 5/1210:15 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Thu 11/122:31 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/12C$ 441
Mon 8/1210:30 a.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Wed 17/1210:00 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12C$ 458
Sun 7/122:44 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines
Sun 21/122:19 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 470
Sat 6/126:50 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop15h 02mJetBlue
Thu 11/124:30 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12C$ 472

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Round-trip from

C$ 350

One-way from

C$ 158

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 804
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 25/12-4/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 35m total
  • New York to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 27/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 31m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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John F Kennedy Intl

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Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

9:59 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

12:15 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

3:06 a.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop12h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

5:56 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 03m

C$ 421

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

1:16 a.m.-4:46 p.m.

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

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

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 449

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

9:40 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

12:55 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

1 stop8h 37m

C$ 479

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/5

6:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

2:05 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 05m

C$ 484

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

9:21 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

3:08 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

C$ 490

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/5

9:40 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

2:05 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 05m

C$ 532

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/1

9:21 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

3:08 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

C$ 532

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/6

9:40 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

2:05 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 05m

C$ 532

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

2:44 p.m.-4:46 p.m.

3 stops27h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

10:08 a.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop15h 51m

C$ 551

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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 28 November 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$ 248). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 399). 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 4 December 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 14% versus a flight in the morning.

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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 4 December 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
2,898 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

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
2,898 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,159 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,898 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

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 31m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 384. 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$ 302, 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 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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$ 248). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 399). 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$ 302AverageC$ 607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 428AverageC$ 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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