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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 266

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
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 25 June 2026.

Tue 10/1110:10 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 05m
Delta
Sat 14/117:00 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop14h 06m
Delta
Deal found 22/6C$ 578
Wed 22/73:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 27/78:30 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6C$ 589
Fri 24/79:34 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop23h 38m
Copa Airlines
Sun 26/76:17 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/6C$ 617
Tue 18/83:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Tue 25/810:03 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6C$ 619
Sun 21/69:34 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop23h 35m
Copa Airlines
Sun 28/65:57 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 20/6C$ 625
Sun 19/73:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 34m
Copa Airlines
Fri 24/75:55 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 22/6C$ 626
Mon 14/94:10 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 48m
Copa Airlines
Mon 28/94:08 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6C$ 640
Sat 26/96:00 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Tue 29/91:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 21/6C$ 643
Wed 29/73:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Sun 2/85:55 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop22h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 21/6C$ 647
Fri 11/96:00 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Wed 16/91:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 24/6C$ 650
Mon 24/89:06 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sun 27/91:05 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 23/6C$ 652
Mon 27/73:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop21h 34m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/84:08 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/6C$ 654

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Round-trip from

C$ 578

One-way from

C$ 266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 697
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 11m total
  • New York to San José
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  • JetBlue
  • 20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 27m total
  • New York to San José
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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/7

3:32 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/7

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

1 stop10h 09m

C$ 626

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 19/8

3:32 p.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/8

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

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 626

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/7

3:32 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

5:45 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

C$ 626

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

3:32 p.m.-11:06 a.m.

1 stop21h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

5:55 p.m.-6:17 p.m.

1 stop22h 22m

C$ 654

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/8

3:32 p.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

5:55 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 04m

C$ 674

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/7

3:32 p.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

1:37 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop12h 22m

C$ 697

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/9

3:32 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

6:17 p.m.-4:17 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 698
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 19/12

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

Nonstop5h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/12

3:50 p.m.-9:54 p.m.

Nonstop5h 04m

C$ 700

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 24/7

9:34 a.m.-7:12 a.m.

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/8

5:45 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 15m

C$ 703

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 30/7

6:00 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/8

5:45 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

C$ 703

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

Booking 81 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$ 424). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 819). 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?

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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 17h 40m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 626. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 3557 km.

  • 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$ 424). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 819). 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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