$149+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
Cheapest flights from San José to John F Kennedy IntlExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:59 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Mon 2/236:15 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/24![JetBlue logo]()
$228
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:03 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Mon 3/167:10 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/24![JetBlue logo]()
$244
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:03 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Wed 3/187:10 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 26m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25![JetBlue logo]()
$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/112:03 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/176:50 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/211:59 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Sun 4/57:15 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25![JetBlue logo]()
$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/412:35 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 3/217:29 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop15h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24![American Airlines logo]()
$259
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/263:00 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
JetBlue
Tue 3/39:31 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/26![JetBlue logo]()
$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:33 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Sat 2/286:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24![Frontier logo]()
$261
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/263:00 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/33:05 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:00 am
SJO
- JFK
2 stops13h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 3/186:15 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26![American Airlines logo]()
$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1311:59 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop4h 57m
JetBlue
Sun 2/226:15 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 23m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/24![JetBlue logo]()
$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/291:51 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 2/411:21 am
JFK
- SJO
2 stops12h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24![American Airlines logo]()
$265
Find flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $244 (JetBlue) |
One-way from | $149 (Avianca) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $326 |
Good round-trip deal | $349 or less |
Good one-way deal | $174 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/9
6:08 pm-3:59 am
1 stop7h 51m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 3/15
3:15 am-9:59 am
1 stop8h 44m
$296
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/14
7:00 am-9:29 pm
1 stop13h 29m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 2/25
8:30 am-10:02 pm
1 stop14h 32m
$302
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 2/12
11:59 pm-5:56 am
Nonstop4h 57m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/17
6:15 pm-10:38 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
$307
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 3/12
6:08 pm-1:57 pm
1 stop17h 49m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 3/15
3:15 am-9:05 am
1 stop7h 50m
$307
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/25
5:51 pm-12:57 pm
1 stop18h 06m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 2/26
1:16 am-8:21 am
1 stop8h 05m
$318
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/4
5:51 pm-2:59 am
1 stop8h 08m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/10
2:20 am-1:53 pm
1 stop13h 33m
$318
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/13
2:54 pm-1:00 am
1 stop9h 06m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 2/17
2:20 am-9:06 am
1 stop7h 46m
$318
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/2
5:51 pm-12:57 pm
1 stop18h 06m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 3/15
3:15 am-9:05 am
1 stop7h 50m
$318
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 3/7
5:51 pm-2:59 am
1 stop8h 08m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/14
3:44 pm-7:05 am
1 stop17h 21m
$318
San JoséNew York
SJO - JFK
SJOJFK
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/9
6:08 pm-1:57 pm
1 stop17h 49m
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/14
2:20 am-9:05 am
1 stop8h 45m
$318
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San José-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $164). Flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to JFK?
Find hourly flight availability from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
When flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from San José to New York delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between San José and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San José to New York flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to New York flights?
Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $258.
What’s the fastest layover option from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 01m.
Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSally,Oct 2025
ATH - JFK
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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to John F Kennedy Intl
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$109 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$118 | Average$329 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$136 | Average$267 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$365 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |