Cheap flights from New Jersey to San José from $176

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American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 12:03 pm
PHL
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SJO
15h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 9:19 am
SJO
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PHL
18h 16m
1 stop
$399American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 12:26 pm
PHL
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SJO
18h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
-
PHL
16h 11m
1 stop
$402American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 12:26 pm
PHL
-
SJO
21h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:06 am
SJO
-
PHL
18h 37m
1 stop
$403American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21
JetBlue Logo
9:16 am - 12:35 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:55 pm - 8:59 pm
SJO
-
JFK
5h 04mnonstop
$404JetBlue
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 7:53 pm
PHL
-
SJO
13h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
-
PHL
16h 11m
1 stop
$404American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
Delta Logo
8:30 pm - 11:54 am
LGA
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SJO
17h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:19 pm - 8:09 am
SJO
-
LGA
16h 50m
1 stop
$406Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 10:15 pm
JFK
-
SJO
13h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:06 pm
SJO
-
JFK
14h 06m
1 stop
$406Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 6:40 pm
PHL
-
SJO
14h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
SJO
-
PHL
11h 00m
2 stops
$408Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 7:37 pm
PHL
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SJO
13h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:31 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 36m
1 stop
$409United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 12:21 pm
PHL
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SJO
8h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:31 pm
SJO
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PHL
12h 36m
1 stop
$426United Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

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Avianca flights from New Jersey to San José

Our best Avianca deals on New Jersey to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Oct 25
JFK3:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
SJO9:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 11
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
JFK1:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$433
Avianca
Sep 2
JFK3:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 17
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$437
Avianca
Oct 13
JFK3:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 14
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
JFK1:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$438

American Airlines flights from New Jersey to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on New Jersey to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Aug 25
PHL10:10 pmPhiladelphia
15h 53m
2 stops
SJO12:03 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 2
SJO1:03 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 16m
1 stop
PHL9:19 amPhiladelphia
$399
American Airlines
Aug 14
PHL7:38 pmPhiladelphia
18h 48m
1 stop
SJO12:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 24
SJO1:29 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 11m
1 stop
PHL7:40 amPhiladelphia
$402
American Airlines
Aug 12
PHL4:56 pmPhiladelphia
21h 30m
1 stop
SJO12:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 21
SJO1:29 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 37m
1 stop
PHL10:06 amPhiladelphia
$403

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 26, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 8/25

10:10 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:03 pm-9:19 am

1 stop18h 16m

$399

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 8/14

7:38 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

1:29 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 11m

$402

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/12

4:56 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop21h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

1:29 pm-10:06 am

1 stop18h 37m

$403
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

9:16 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

1:55 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$404

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 8/20

8:35 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

1:29 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 11m

$404

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/25

8:30 pm-11:54 am

1 stop17h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

1:19 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 50m

$406

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

10:10 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-10:06 pm

1 stop14h 06m

$406

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 9/1

6:25 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$408

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Fri 8/21

8:20 am-7:37 pm

2 stops13h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

7:55 am-10:31 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$409

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 9/19

6:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/25

7:55 am-10:31 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$426

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New Jersey to San José

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from New Jersey is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $462. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New Jersey to San José on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $570. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest New Jersey to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as $469. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $529.

What is the cheapest New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New Jersey to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from New Jersey when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $428 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from New Jersey for as low as $393 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Jersey to San José flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on New Jersey to San José flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New Jersey to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Jersey to San José flight.

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Best Price Found

$253

Fastest flight time

5h 14m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from New Jersey in the past 72 hours is $253. The best round-trip flight deal from New Jersey to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $586.
The fastest flight from New Jersey to San José takes 5h 14m
Direct flights go from New Jersey to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From New Jersey there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Jersey to San José

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from New Jersey to San José?

Best airlines flying from New Jersey to San José

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AviancaPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,535 reviews
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ArajetPriceFrom $126Free CancellationRating
6.5
49 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
7.1
3,011 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,864 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,768 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $265Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,453 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,893 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,569 reviews
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