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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 263

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Sat 24/109:16 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 19m
Sat 31/101:59 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 01m
Deal found 4/8C$ 552
Fri 4/99:06 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 27m
Tue 15/123:10 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Deal found 5/8C$ 565
Mon 23/119:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 33m
Thu 3/123:10 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Deal found 4/8C$ 577
Tue 15/125:50 a.m. -
1 stop8h 50m
Tue 22/128:05 p.m. -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 4/8C$ 583
Wed 11/112:45 a.m. -
1 stop7h 50m
Thu 26/115:00 a.m. -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 4/8C$ 593
Tue 17/118:15 a.m. -
1 stop15h 00m
Thu 19/112:30 p.m. -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 5/8C$ 597
Fri 18/93:32 p.m. -
1 stop19h 32m
Tue 22/910:03 a.m. -
1 stop15h 56m
Deal found 3/8C$ 608
Wed 11/115:50 a.m. -
1 stop8h 50m
Tue 24/118:05 p.m. -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 4/8C$ 612
Mon 23/119:15 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 33m
Tue 1/123:10 p.m. -
Nonstop5h 05m
Deal found 2/8C$ 619
Sat 22/83:32 p.m. -
1 stop17h 38m
Fri 28/810:03 a.m. -
1 stop12h 57m
Deal found 3/8C$ 622
Mon 24/83:32 p.m. -
1 stop17h 38m
Thu 27/810:03 a.m. -
1 stop25h 57m
Deal found 3/8C$ 629
Fri 18/93:32 p.m. -
1 stop21h 26m
Sun 27/95:55 p.m. -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 5/8C$ 636

Find 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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 552

One-way from

C$ 263

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 783
JetBlue
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  • 24/10-31/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • New York to San José
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  • 2/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 27m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 222 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 6 August 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

3:32 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

5:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 629

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/10

7:00 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

2:05 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 698

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

3:32 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/8

10:03 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 783

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/8

3:32 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/8

4:08 a.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop21h 51m

C$ 809
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/11

9:15 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/11

3:00 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

Nonstop5h 03m

C$ 839

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/11

9:15 a.m.-1:48 p.m.

Nonstop5h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/11

3:00 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

Nonstop5h 03m

C$ 1,136

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/1

6:53 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

2 stops30h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/2

1:45 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops28h 20m

C$ 1,256

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/10

9:59 a.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops39h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/11

1:43 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

3 stops28h 22m

C$ 1,286

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/1

1:00 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

2 stops35h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

1:45 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops20h 14m

C$ 1,306

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

8:35 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

7:05 a.m.-12:59 a.m.

1 stop16h 54m

C$ 1,342

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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?

Booking 36 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$ 454). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 884). 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 August 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights typically cost between C$ 593 and C$ 963 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 552 on JetBlue (24 Oct-31 Oct).

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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. 0 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 0 inbound flights 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 19m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 552. 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.

  • 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$ 454). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 884). 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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