San José

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— SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 12, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Round-trip from

$279

One-way from

$123

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Tue 7/86:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/912:16 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/9$279
Wed 6/113:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 6/2210:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$280
Mon 9/17:58 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/2312:12 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$282
Sun 6/1512:47 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/267:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$285
Wed 9/107:24 amJFK - SJO
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:12 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$286
Tue 6/172:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/243:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$287
Tue 9/26:59 amJFK - SJO
1 stop6h 56mJetBlue
Tue 9/162:07 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$292
Wed 7/96:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/247:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$301
Fri 8/296:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Wed 10/11:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$308
Thu 9/46:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Fri 10/31:18 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/11$308
Sat 8/236:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Sat 8/301:53 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 03mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$312
Sun 8/317:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Sat 9/271:00 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$338

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/9

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$279

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/19

11:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/27

10:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$280

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/1

7:58 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

12:12 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$282

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 6/15

12:47 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/26

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$285

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-7:42 pm

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/17

2:10 am-1:57 pm

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/24

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop9h 05m

$287

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/21

9:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/30

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$288

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/9

6:59 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/24

7:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$301

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

1:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$308

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

1:18 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 34m

$308

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Best time to book a flight to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

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

The best time to book flights to San José is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from New York to San José takes 8 hours 27 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Tuesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to San José

The most flights from New York to San José are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San José are Avianca, Copa Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines and Southwest to San José to help guide your decision. 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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to San José

For travelers who want to fly to San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, you will be flying into the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Conveniently situated about 12 miles west of downtown San Jose, this airport is a hub for Sansa Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica, and others. When making a reservation for a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica, make sure that you are booking a ticket for the correct “San Jose” and the correct airport. Do not confuse San Jose, Costa Rica, with an airport code of SJO with San Jose, California, which has the airport code SJC. So, double and triple-check that you have the correct “San Jose” when you book your flight.

When you are flying to San Jose, Costa Rica, ensure you have all of your paperwork to avoid any interruptions or delays in your travel plans. To travel to San Jose, you need a valid US passport for your stay in Costa Rica. Your passport needs at least one blank page for an entry stamp. When you arrive in Costa Rica, you must show a ticket for onward or return travel and proof that you have sufficient funds of at least 100 USD per month for the time you propose to stay. You do not need a visa for tourists who intend to leave Costa Rica within 180 days.

You can find a non-stop flight to San Jose (SJO) from many US cities. United operates non-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York City. Avianca also flies to SJO directly from JFK, as well as from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Delta offers direct flights to SJO from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). JetBlue and Spirit operate non-stop flights to SJO from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the Orlando International Airport (MCO). From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can find a non-stop flight to SJO aboard Alaska Airlines and Delta.

  • What should I pack for a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    Throughout the year in San Jose, Costa Rica, daytime temperatures hover in the 70s and 80s, with night temperatures in the 60s. May through August see some rain, and September through November see much rain. When you pack for Costa Rica, pack lightweight, breathable clothing. Also, bring sturdy shoes for visiting the sites or having adventures. And from May to November, pack a light rain jacket with a hood and shoes that can handle getting wet and muddy.

  • What are some things to do in San Jose, Costa Rica?

    In San Jose, you can soak in history and culture at several museums. You can watch a football match or listen to a live band and feel like one of the locals. San Jose can also sample local cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Costa Rica has many breathtaking outdoor options if you are in the mood for adventure. Explore the Paos Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, the Arenal Volcano, and Baldi Hot Springs.

  • Can I take public transport from The Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) into downtown San Jose?

    From the San Jose Airport SJO, you can board the ATUASA 200 Alajuela bus. This bus departs SJO every 10 minutes and provides a ride that lasts approximately 30 minutes. From SJO, you can also take a taxi directly into the city for a ride that takes about 20 minutes. If you want to pick up a rental car for which you have made a reservation, you can find the car rental counters conveniently located in the airport's arrivals section.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    For a flight to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. There is 1 flight from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Volaris El Salvador is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $79, while round-trip flights cost around $79.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San José?

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around $189, however they can be found for as little as $79.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 49 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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