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$119+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to New York State

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheap flight deals from San José to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San José to New York flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$119
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$307

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/176:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/54:15 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop8h 00mAvianca
Mon 11/103:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$186
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sat 1/1010:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$188
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Sat 11/81:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$189
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Sun 12/2110:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Mon 1/122:45 amJFK - SJO
2 stops9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$190
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$191
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Thu 11/133:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Tue 11/185:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$191
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Fri 11/71:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/54:15 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Mon 11/102:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$192
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Fri 10/315:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Mon 11/102:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$193
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Wed 11/51:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/126:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$194
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/113:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$194

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to New York State that are best for you.

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

1:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$219

San JoséWhite Plains

SJO - HPN

SJOHPN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

2:01 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 26m

White Plains Westchester County

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$234

San JoséSyracuse

SJO - SYR

SJOSYR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

1:05 pm-9:44 am

2 stops18h 39m

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Tue 3/17

12:54 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$234

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

2:00 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/23

9:34 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$234

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

1:16 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

8:45 am-12:21 am

1 stop16h 36m

$241

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

11:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Newark

Tue 11/18

3:31 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$245

San JoséRochester

SJO - ROC

SJOROC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-11:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-10:13 pm

1 stop17h 13m

$248

San JoséBuffalo

SJO - BUF

SJOBUF

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

3:06 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 01m

Buffalo

Sun 12/7

11:31 am-10:28 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$248

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$251

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

7:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

$251

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to State of New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to State of New York (average of $163). Flying from San José to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 NY?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José to State of New York at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to State of New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to New York. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to State of New York flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to State of New York?

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to New York State have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

    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. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to State of New York?

    A quick flight from San José to State of New York can take about 8h 10m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. The distance from San José to State of New York is about 2217 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to State of New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to State of New York are Spirit Airlines ($120), JetBlue ($138), and United Airlines ($144).

  • What are the most popular routes from San José to State of New York?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to State of New York?

    While on average a flight from San José to State of New York is generally $257, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $107. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), you can expect to pay $186 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to New York 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 to State of New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to State of New York (average of $163). Flying from San José to State of New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to New York

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$141Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$171Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$184Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$200Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$216Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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