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3:05 pm - 12:20 amSJO-JFK
8h 15m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 11:40 pmJFK-SJO
7h 35m1 stop
$185Avianca
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
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1:30 pm - 11:21 pmSJO-LGA
8h 51m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:25 pmLGA-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 17
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4:15 pm - 1:15 amSJO-JFK
8h 00mnonstop
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1:50 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
10h 35m1 stop
$186Avianca
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
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1:30 pm - 11:21 pmSJO-LGA
8h 51m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:25 pmLGA-SJO
7h 25m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:21 pmSJO-JFK
14h 21m1 stop
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12:28 pm - 10:07 pmJFK-SJO
10h 39m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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1:11 pm - 11:00 pmSJO-EWR
7h 49m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:17 pmEWR-SJO
7h 17m1 stop
$227JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10
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3:25 pm - 10:26 pmSJO-JFK
5h 01mnonstop
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10:30 am - 2:52 pmJFK-SJO
5h 22mnonstop
$229JetBlue
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
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11:28 pm - 5:31 amSJO-EWR
5h 03mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 1:15 pmEWR-SJO
17h 35m1 stop
$245United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
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11:28 pm - 5:31 amSJO-EWR
5h 03mnonstop
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9:57 pm - 12:56 pmEWR-SJO
15h 59m1 stop
$249United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
1:12 pm - 12:53 amSJO-JFK
10h 41m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:38 pmJFK-SJO
7h 08m1 stop
$260American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Jan 13

Avianca flights from San José to New York

Our best Avianca deals on San José to New York flight tickets
Avianca
Nov 7
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
JFK12:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 12
JFK5:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Avianca
Nov 5
SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 00m
JFK1:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 9
JFK1:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
10h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Avianca
Nov 5
SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 00m
1 stop
JFK1:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Nov 10
JFK3:05 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Delta flights from San José to New York

Our best Delta deals on San José to New York flight tickets
Delta
Nov 3
SJO2:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 41m
1 stop
JFK12:56 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 8
JFK8:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 35m
1 stop
SJO10:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Delta
Nov 3
SJO2:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 41m
1 stop
JFK12:56 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Dec 8
JFK10:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
13h 05m
1 stop
SJO10:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

3:05 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/12

5:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$185

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

1:30 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$186

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

4:15 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop8h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/9

1:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop10h 35m

$186

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

1:30 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$187

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-10:21 pm

1 stop14h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

12:28 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$217

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

1:11 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Newark

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$227

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

3:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

10:30 am-2:52 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$229

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

11:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Newark

Tue 11/11

8:40 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$245

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

11:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Newark

Fri 12/5

9:57 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$249

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

1:12 pm-12:53 am

1 stop10h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$260

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The cheapest month to fly to New York from San José is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $302, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from San José averaging around $309.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart from San José to New York is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $409. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San José because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $482.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is in the afternoon. Flights from San José to New York during this time can be as low as $325. Flights to New York are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $523. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $365 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from San José for as low as $293 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to New York flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for San José to New York flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to New York

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to New York according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$121

Fastest flight time

4h 57m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New York

2 airports
The best one-way flight to New York from San José in the past 72 hours is $121. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $228.
The fastest flight from San José to New York takes 4h 57m
Direct flights go from San José to New York every day.
There are 2 airports near New York: Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)
  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York by plane?

    A flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York will travel around 2216.1 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 01m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

    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.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your New York 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. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San José to New York

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DeltaPriceFrom $141Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,558 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $189Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,460 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,098 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,908 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,990 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $245Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,028 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San José to New York

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from San José to New York, operating 6 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for San José to New York starts from $218 round-trip, up to an average price of $513. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

  • JetBlue Flights From San José to New York

    JetBlue is also a popular choice for this route. JetBlue flight deals for San José to New York start from as low as $218 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average JetBlue deals seen on momondo around $400. JetBlue operates 3 flights to New York from San José in an average week. Users have rated it 7.2/10 across 2,908 reviews.

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