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Cheap flights from New York, NY to San José from C$ 249

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Fri 22/53:35 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 27/57:45 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/5C$ 536
Wed 27/59:10 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Wed 3/61:55 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5C$ 539
Mon 18/56:45 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Fri 22/51:55 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5C$ 552
Tue 12/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 17/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5C$ 555
Tue 3/111:16 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/118:11 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5C$ 559
Thu 12/1110:00 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 15m
Delta
Sat 14/117:00 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops15h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/5C$ 562
Wed 13/56:45 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 35m
JetBlue
Thu 14/511:59 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/5C$ 566
Sat 4/73:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 40m
Copa Airlines
Sun 12/74:08 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5C$ 573
Sun 10/53:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 20/56:01 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop17h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/5C$ 576
Thu 28/59:10 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Thu 4/61:55 p.m.
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/5C$ 580
Fri 18/93:32 p.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Sun 27/94:08 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/5C$ 581
Thu 18/62:20 a.m.
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 01m
Copa Airlines
Mon 29/610:05 a.m.
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop15h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/5C$ 593

Find flight deals from New York to San José

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Round-trip from

C$ 536

One-way from

C$ 249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 559
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 22/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 45m total
  • New York to San José
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 54m total
  • New York to San José
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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 30/5

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

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

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

1 stop16h 20m

C$ 539

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 27/5

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

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

8:47 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop14h 13m

C$ 539

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

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

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

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

1 stop7h 58m

C$ 539

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 24/5

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

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

8:47 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop14h 13m

C$ 539

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/6

2:20 a.m.-11:06 a.m.

1 stop10h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

5:57 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 58m

C$ 593

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 13/6

2:20 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

5:57 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 614

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/5

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

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/8

10:03 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 27m

C$ 742

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

Tue 28/7

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

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 747

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/6

9:10 a.m.-12:36 p.m.

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/6

1:05 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 762

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 20/7

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

1 stop17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

5:45 a.m.-4:17 p.m.

1 stop8h 32m

C$ 785

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San José?

The price you pay for your flight from New York to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 446). Flying from New York to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 892). 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 NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 10 May 2026.

When flying from New York to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 10 May 2026.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Saturday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San José?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from New York to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Santo Domingo (SDQ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from New York to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 332.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San José?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San José?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?

Over the past year, JetBlue has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York?

    Located just 14.1 km from the city centre, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San José from New York. Booking flights from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from New York from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to San José in 17h 37m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to San José is about 3557 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of C$ 446). Flying from New York to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 892). 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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