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Delta Logo
2:23 pm - 11:41 pm
SJO
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LGA
8h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 10:15 pm
LGA
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
$396Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 12:21 pm
LGA
-
SJO
20h 23m
1 stop
$402United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:59 pm
SJO
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LGA
11h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 7:37 pm
LGA
-
SJO
11h 26m
1 stop
$405United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pm
LGA
-
SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
$406United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 8:59 pm
SJO
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LGA
11h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 7:37 pm
LGA
-
SJO
9h 08m
1 stop
$409Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:37 pm
LGA
-
SJO
15h 37m
1 stop
$411United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 10:40 pm
SJO
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LGA
8h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 1:39 pm
LGA
-
SJO
18h 19m
1 stop
$412American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
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LGA
10h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 10:11 am
LGA
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SJO
20h 33m
1 stop
$413United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:02 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 pm
LGA
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SJO
8h 21m
1 stop
$415United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:25 am
LGA
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SJO
18h 55m
1 stop
$417United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

United Airlines flights from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 8
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 34m
1 stop
LGA7:04 pmNew York LaGuardia
Aug 6
LGA2:00 pmNew York LaGuardia
22h 11m
1 stop
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$396
United Airlines
Jul 27
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 29m
1 stop
LGA8:59 pmNew York LaGuardia
Aug 5
LGA8:17 pmNew York LaGuardia
15h 54m
1 stop
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$405
United Airlines
Jul 20
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
LGA12:40 pmNew York LaGuardia
Jul 30
LGA6:00 amNew York LaGuardia
18h 39m
1 stop
SJO10:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$406

American Airlines flights from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 1
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 43m
1 stop
LGA11:43 pmNew York LaGuardia
Sep 30
LGA7:00 amNew York LaGuardia
15h 07m
1 stop
SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$433
American Airlines
Sep 1
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 43m
1 stop
LGA11:43 pmNew York LaGuardia
Sep 16
LGA7:00 amNew York LaGuardia
15h 07m
1 stop
SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$444
American Airlines
Sep 1
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 28m
1 stop
LGA9:28 pmNew York LaGuardia
Sep 22
LGA9:29 amNew York LaGuardia
12h 38m
1 stop
SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$445

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San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

2:23 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 18m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/10

11:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$396

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

5:58 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$402

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

7:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/23

10:11 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$405

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$406

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

7:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/22

12:29 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$409

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$411

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

1:23 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/10

8:20 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop18h 19m

$412

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

12:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop10h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/5

3:38 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 33m

$413
Quickest round-trip

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/17

7:55 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$415

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/25

11:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/5

5:30 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 55m

$417

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and New York LaGuardia Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport from San José is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit New York LaGuardia Airport in October, then you should wait until September to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $302.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York LaGuardia Airport from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York LaGuardia Airport for around $364 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York LaGuardia Airport from San José for as low as $236 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flight.

How have San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Cheap San José to New York LaGuardia Airport (SJO to LGA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

Fastest flight time

8h 18m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 8h 18m
There are no direct flights from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York LaGuardia by plane?

    The distance between San José Juan Santamaria Intl and New York LaGuardia is about 2219.3 mi. Typically, this will take 8h 18m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, 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 LaGuardia Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New York LaGuardia 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 New York LaGuardia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Best airlines flying from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,651 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,982 reviews
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