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$159+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LGA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York LaGuardia are usually found in February or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$435
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Cheapest flights from San José to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/216:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/136:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:40 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:28 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Wed 10/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/11$292
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/2012:55 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 19mJetBlue
Tue 8/267:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 6/9$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/610:56 amLGA - SJO
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$351

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to LaGuardia 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

7:55 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$263

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

12:28 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

7:55 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 16m

$265

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

11:01 am-7:42 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$268

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

1:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$292

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

12:55 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$318

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

7:30 am-7:46 am

1 stop22h 16m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/6

10:56 am-11:18 am

2 stops26h 22m

$351

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$159

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

8:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$163

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

1:13 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$170

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

12:28 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$172

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Best time to book a flight from San José to LaGuardia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 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, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in LaGuardia by month

Plan your trip to LaGuardia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in LaGuardia by month

Plan your trip to LaGuardia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from San José to New York have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to LaGuardia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to New York LaGuardia?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to New York LaGuardia. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York LaGuardia from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the San José airport to New York LaGuardia. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport round-trip from $263. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $268, and Spirit Airlines, from $270. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $163 and Delta from $170 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to LaGuardia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to LaGuardia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to LaGuardia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to LaGuardia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to LaGuardia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to LaGuardia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to LaGuardia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$273Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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