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$159+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to New York, NY (NYC)

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SJO — NYC
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York are usually found in October or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/94:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
lun. 7/1411:20 amJFK - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$259
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.
jue. 9/117:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/216:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$263
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/182:07 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
mar. 9/239:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
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.
sáb. 9/136:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/276:40 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 9/46:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/92:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$269
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.
mar. 7/812:28 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
mié. 7/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$270
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/111:18 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
mar. 9/306:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/10$282
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.
vie. 7/2512:44 pmSJO - EWR
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/165:04 pmEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$288
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.
mié. 10/11:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
mié. 10/156:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/11$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 11/11:49 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 45mFrontier
sáb. 11/85:55 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$293
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.
mié. 9/106:00 amSJO - EWR
2 stops15h 59mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/1612:23 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$295
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mié. 7/912:16 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines
mié. 7/165:45 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$304

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

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San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 7/9

4:50 pm-2:15 am

1 stop7h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 7/14

11:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$259

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/11

7:55 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 19m

New York LaGuardia

dom. 9/21

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$263

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/18

2:07 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/23

9:41 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$263

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 6/28

12:28 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 53m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 7/8

7:55 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 16m

$265

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/4

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

New York LaGuardia

mar. 9/9

11:01 am-7:42 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$268

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/4

6:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop11h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/9

2:30 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$269

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/11

1:18 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$282

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 7/25

12:44 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

Newark

mié. 7/30

7:06 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$288

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/18

1:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New York LaGuardia

lun. 9/22

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$292

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/1

1:49 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 45m

Newark

sáb. 11/8

5:55 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$293

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to New York trip
Airports
SJO

For departures, arrive 3 hours early to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available to speed up the process.

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EWR

Take the AirTrain to NJ Transit for a cost-effective trip to NYC. Ensure your ticket is for New York Penn Station, not Newark Penn Station.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
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Marisa Garcia

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to New York

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to New York, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of $236). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 NYC?

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 junio 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to 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 June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from SJO to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York 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 when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 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 junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San José to New York. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to New York. 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?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from San José. Booking flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to New York from 8 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($259), United Airlines ($263), and American Airlines ($268) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to New York. Avianca is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Avianca, with prices starting from $159 and $160, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José, San José Province to New York?

    The most popular route from San José, San José Province to New York is San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark. You may also consider San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York LaGuardia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to New York?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to New York is generally $294, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $159. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José, San José Province to New York?

    Flights departing from San José, San José Province and landing in New York layover in Fort Lauderdale most frequently. Fort Lauderdale is followed by San Salvador in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San José, San José Province to New York.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Fort Lauderdale travelers tend to visit Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park more than anywhere else. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Those looking to explore during their layover in Fort Lauderdale can rent a car from Fort Lauderdale for about $24 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in San Salvador?

    Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center are the most popular attractions in San Salvador if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Travelers on a layover in San Salvador can visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center, by traveling 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively after landing at San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $23 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José, San José Province to New York flights?

    Of the flights from San José, San José Province to New York that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Panama City.

  • 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, San José Province to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to New York (average of $236). Flying from San José, San José Province to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 8 airlines flying from San José to New York

Discover the top 8 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$158Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$181Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$184Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$212Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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