Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 22% of flights between San José and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 168 minutes.

Question 2

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the afternoon for as low as $295. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $375.

Question 3

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San José and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 31% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Question 4

What airlines fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue, Avianca and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José according to our data. JetBlue is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 5

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights connecting via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 32m.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Monday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 7

How many flights depart from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on average per day?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, 2 flights take off from San José and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 57% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

Question 8

How many flights depart from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on average per week?

Accepted Answer

The number of flights available between San José and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 14 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 29% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

According to our data, JetBlue have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 10

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $225.

Question 11

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Panama City (PTY) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 0h 54m.

Question 12

Can stopping save me money on San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl for the best San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl flight prices

Question 14

How have San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, prices for San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are approximately 6% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Question 15

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from $287 to $497.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $241.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José, with most prices found around $290. If you don’t want to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $309.

Question 17

What cabin class options are available on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl flights?

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for around $360 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from San José for as low as $294 on momondo.

Question 19

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Accepted Answer

JetBlue is the most popular carrier operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Question 20

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $338. The most expensive day to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $365.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 22

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are updated daily.

Question 23

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

As of December 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Question 24

How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Question 25

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The required travel and health documents for your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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