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3:35 am - 8:40 amJFK-SJO
7h 05m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 2:15 amSJO-JFK
7h 25m1 stop
$240Avianca
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Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Oct 10
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2:30 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
9h 55m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 4:20 amSJO-JFK
7h 30m1 stop
$241Avianca
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 16
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6:02 am - 11:12 amLGA-SJO
7h 10m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-LGA
9h 06m1 stop
$242Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
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5:55 am - 10:32 amLGA-SJO
6h 37m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-LGA
9h 06m1 stop
$247Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
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9:41 am - 1:00 pmJFK-SJO
5h 19mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 9:08 pmSJO-JFK
5h 03mnonstop
$252JetBlue
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
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9:42 am - 1:00 pmJFK-SJO
5h 18mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 11:55 pmSJO-JFK
8h 55m1 stop
$259JetBlue
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 4
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 7:30 amJFK-SJO
17h 46m1 stop
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4:09 am - 2:17 pmSJO-JFK
9h 08m1 stop
$266Copa Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 28
Copa Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 4:46 pmJFK-SJO
15h 31m2 stops
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4:09 am - 5:17 pmSJO-JFK
12h 08m1 stop
$286Copa Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:26 pmEWR-SJO
8h 26m1 stop
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12:44 pm - 8:01 pmSJO-EWR
5h 17mnonstop
$302United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
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7:00 am - 7:37 pmEWR-SJO
14h 37m1 stop
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12:44 pm - 8:01 pmSJO-EWR
5h 17mnonstop
$332United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9

JetBlue flights from New York to San José, San José Province

Our best JetBlue deals on New York to San José, San José Province flight tickets
JetBlue
Sep 8
JFK9:41 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 19m
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 17
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 03m
JFK9:08 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
Sep 1
JFK9:42 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 18m
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 4
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
JFK11:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
Sep 8
JFK8:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 25m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 17
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 03m
JFK9:08 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

American Airlines flights from New York to San José, San José Province

Our best American Airlines deals on New York to San José, San José Province flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 10
JFK7:24 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 18m
2 stops
SJO7:42 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 17
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 43m
2 stops
JFK8:43 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Sep 1
LGA6:02 amNew York LaGuardia
7h 53m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 23
SJO7:27 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 32m
1 stop
LGA6:59 pmNew York LaGuardia
American Airlines
Nov 1
LGA7:59 pmNew York LaGuardia
18h 10m
1 stop
SJO12:09 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 8
SJO1:09 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
LGA11:29 pmNew York LaGuardia

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

3:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop7h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

$240

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

2:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

7:50 pm-4:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

$241

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

6:02 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$242

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/1

5:55 am-10:32 am

1 stop6h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$247

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$252

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

9:42 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

1:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$259

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

2:44 pm-7:30 am

1 stop17h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

4:09 am-2:17 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$266

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

2:15 am-4:46 pm

2 stops15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

4:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$286

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

12:44 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$302

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

12:44 pm-8:01 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$332

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from New York, with most prices found around $372. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to San José, San José Province during September average around $376.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York to San José, San José Province is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $478. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $586.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $439. Flying to San José, San José Province in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $577 per ticket.

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

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $441 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from New York for as low as $392 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to San José, San José Province.

How have New York to San José, San José Province flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for New York to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$116

Fastest flight time

5h 16m

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Airports in San José, San José Province

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The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from New York in the past 72 hours is $116. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $240.
The fastest flight from New York to San José, San José Province takes 5h 16m
Direct flights go from New York to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
  • How far is New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    New York and San José Juan Santamaria Intl are 2216.1 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 18m.

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    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 York 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.

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,510 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,407 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $226Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $242Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $246Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,915 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $252Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,038 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $359Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From New York to San José, San José Province

    Across 13 United Airlines flights from New York to San José, San José Province this week, the average price was $636, with the best United Airlines deals starting from $359 round-trip. 8,925 users have rated United Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 7.4/10.

  • JetBlue Flights From New York to San José, San José Province

    JetBlue is also a popular choice for this route. JetBlue flight deals for New York to San José, San José Province start from as low as $246 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average JetBlue deals seen on momondo around $535. JetBlue operates 7 flights to San José, San José Province from New York in an average week. Users have rated it 7.2/10 across 2,915 reviews.

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