Cheap flights from New Jersey to San José from $152

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Frontier Logo
9:16 pm - 8:20 am
PHL
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SJO
13h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 8:51 am
SJO
-
PHL
21h 16m
1 stop
$346Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
Frontier Logo
9:37 pm - 8:20 am
TTN
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SJO
12h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 9:58 am
SJO
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TTN
22h 23m
1 stop
$346Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:52 pm
PHL
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SJO
11h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
-
PHL
16h 11m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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SJO
7h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 1:01 am
SJO
-
PHL
9h 40m
1 stop
$374Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
JetBlue Logo
9:10 am - 12:50 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 40mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:55 pm - 9:25 pm
SJO
-
JFK
5h 30mnonstop
$379JetBlue
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 8
JetBlue Logo
9:10 am - 12:36 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 26mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
1:50 pm - 9:18 pm
SJO
-
JFK
5h 28mnonstop
$383JetBlue
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 17
American Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 7:52 pm
PHL
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SJO
7h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
-
PHL
16h 11m
1 stop
$384American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Avianca Logo
3:20 am - 8:30 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:35 pm - 1:50 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 15m
1 stop
$386Avianca
Sun, May 31 - Wed, Jun 10
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 5:20 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$389Avianca
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 11:49 am
PHL
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SJO
8h 34m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 1:01 am
SJO
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PHL
9h 40m
1 stop
$391Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

Avianca flights from New Jersey to San José

Our best Avianca deals on New Jersey to San José flight tickets
Avianca
May 13
JFK3:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 20
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
JFK1:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$386
Avianca
May 17
JFK3:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 18
SJO3:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
JFK2:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$387
Avianca
May 15
JFK3:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO8:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 21
SJO7:45 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
JFK5:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$388

JetBlue flights from New Jersey to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on New Jersey to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
May 30
JFK9:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 40m
SJO12:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 8
SJO1:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 30m
JFK9:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$379
JetBlue
Jun 2
JFK9:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 26m
SJO12:36 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 17
SJO1:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 28m
JFK9:18 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$383
JetBlue
May 28
JFK9:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 40m
SJO12:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 3
SJO1:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 30m
JFK9:25 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$384

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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 May 14, 2026.
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PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sat 7/4

9:16 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

9:35 am-8:51 am

1 stop21h 16m

$346

TrentonSan José

TTN - SJO

TTNSJO

Trenton-Mercer

Sat 7/4

9:37 pm-8:20 am

1 stop12h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

9:35 am-9:58 am

1 stop22h 23m

$346

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 8/27

10:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

1:29 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 11m

$358

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

6:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:21 pm-1:01 am

1 stop9h 40m

$374

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

9:10 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

1:55 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$379
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/2

9:10 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

1:50 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$383

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

2:32 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

1:29 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 11m

$384

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/31

3:20 am-8:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

4:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

$386

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/2

3:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

7:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

$389

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 8/26

5:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:21 pm-1:01 am

1 stop9h 40m

$391

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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 $450. 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 $548. 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 $460. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $501.

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 $410 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 $375 on momondo.

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

$189

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 $189. The best round-trip flight deal from New Jersey to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $512.
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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Free Cancellation
Price
AviancaPriceFrom $97Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,523 reviews
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ArajetPriceFrom $126Free CancellationRating
6.5
48 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,975 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,953 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $210Free CancellationRating
6.2
8,626 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,667 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $265Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,455 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,712 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,584 reviews
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