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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, NY to San José from C$ 243

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
31 May — 7 Jun1
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 1 May 2026.

Sat 16/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sat 23/58:47 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 472
Sat 9/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 19/56:01 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 488
Mon 25/53:45 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sun 31/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 492
Tue 28/47:35 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 21m
Delta
Sat 2/52:31 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 27/4C$ 505
Thu 21/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Tue 26/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 506
Wed 6/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 13/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 509
Fri 5/62:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
Copa Airlines
Tue 16/65:57 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 513
Mon 4/53:45 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
Copa Airlines
Thu 14/51:37 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 514
Thu 7/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 17/56:01 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 521
Thu 11/63:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Sun 14/65:47 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 527
Fri 5/63:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sat 13/63:10 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 29/4C$ 528
Thu 25/63:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 30/65:47 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 535

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Round-trip from

C$ 472

One-way from

C$ 243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 536
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 47m total
  • New York to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New York to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 24/9

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

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

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

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 472

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

6:01 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

C$ 472

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

10:05 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 472

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

6:19 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 472

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

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

1 stop16h 20m

C$ 514

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

3:45 a.m.-6:59 p.m.

1 stop17h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

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

1 stop8h 04m

C$ 537

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

6:19 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 540

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

10:05 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 558

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/10

2:20 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

8:45 a.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop17h 14m

C$ 569

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

2:20 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/6

5:47 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 612

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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$ 413). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 793). 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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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 1 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue 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
2,969 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,969 reviews
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,969 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Wei,Feb 2026

JFK - BOS

The JFK to BOS flight was uneventful. The delay of the inbound plane was difficult since we were near 1.5 hours in delays from the original departure time.

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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. 1 airline 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 18h 49m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 472. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 3557 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    JetBlue, at C$ 295, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José.. This flight start at 47% 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?

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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?

    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$ 413). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 793). 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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