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Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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LGA
8h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:54 am
LGA
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SJO
7h 54m
1 stop
$377Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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LGA
8h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:58 am
LGA
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SJO
7h 58m
1 stop
$387Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:59 pm
SJO
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LGA
30h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 7:37 pm
LGA
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SJO
9h 07m
1 stop
$396United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - 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
7:29 am - 10:39 pm
LGA
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SJO
17h 10m
1 stop
$397United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 8:55 pm
SJO
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LGA
29h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 12:21 pm
LGA
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SJO
22h 36m
1 stop
$402United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
20h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 10:11 am
LGA
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SJO
15h 54m
1 stop
$403United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
9:35 am - 4:01 pm
SJO
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LGA
28h 26m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:29 pm - 8:20 am
LGA
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SJO
13h 51m
1 stop
$404Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 11:25 am
LGA
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SJO
16h 30m
1 stop
$405United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
10h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 pm
LGA
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SJO
18h 39m
1 stop
$406United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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7:00 am - 11:44 pm
SJO
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LGA
14h 44m
1 stop
GOL Logo
1:00 pm - 7:35 pm
LGA
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SJO
8h 35m
1 stop
$407GOL
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29

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 20
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
LGA12:40 pmNew York LaGuardia
Nov 4
LGA6:00 amNew York LaGuardia
15h 39m
1 stop
SJO8:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$396
United Airlines
May 28
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
LGA11:15 pmNew York LaGuardia
Jun 4
LGA7:29 amNew York LaGuardia
17h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$397
United Airlines
May 28
SJO11:13 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 02m
1 stop
LGA11:15 pmNew York LaGuardia
Jun 4
LGA7:29 amNew York LaGuardia
17h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$402

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
Jul 30
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 58m
1 stop
LGA8:58 pmNew York LaGuardia
Aug 6
LGA6:00 amNew York LaGuardia
8h 26m
1 stop
SJO12:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$405
American Airlines
Jul 22
SJO11:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 32m
1 stop
LGA12:13 pmNew York LaGuardia
Aug 30
LGA8:00 amNew York LaGuardia
13h 52m
1 stop
SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$413
American Airlines
Jul 22
SJO11:41 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 32m
1 stop
LGA12:13 pmNew York LaGuardia
Aug 30
LGA8:00 amNew York LaGuardia
13h 52m
1 stop
SJO7:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$414

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San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 54m

$377

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

$387

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

1:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop30h 34m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

12:30 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$396

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

7:55 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/5

7:29 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$397

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/16

3:45 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$402

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

12:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/21

8:17 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 54m

$403

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

9:35 am-4:01 pm

1 stop28h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/29

8:29 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 51m

$404

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

7:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/5

7:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 30m

$405

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

11:13 am-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$406

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

7:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop14h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/29

1:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$407

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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 $301.

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 $354 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 $232 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% 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 May 2026, prices for San José to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are approximately 16% 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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
6.2
8,626 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,715 reviews
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7.1
11,663 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,975 reviews
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