
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $452 |
Round-trip from | $293 |
One-way from | $109 |
Good round-trip deal | $353 or less |
Good one-way deal | $136 or less |
Fly from
Route
Depart
Return
New YorkSan José
LGA - SJO
LGASJO
New York LaGuardia
Thu 5/7
7:45 am-7:37 pm
1 stop13h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/13
7:55 am-11:15 pm
1 stop13h 20m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 4/14
6:45 pm-10:14 pm
Nonstop5h 29m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/20
11:59 pm-6:59 am
Nonstop5h 00m
New YorkSan José
LGA - SJO
LGASJO
New York LaGuardia
Fri 5/29
3:38 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop9h 01m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 6/2
7:55 am-9:59 pm
1 stop12h 04m
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Tue 5/5
8:21 am-11:38 am
Nonstop5h 17m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/11
7:55 am-12:59 am
1 stop15h 04m
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Thu 4/16
5:00 pm-8:19 pm
Nonstop5h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/26
7:15 am-2:33 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/19
3:32 pm-8:21 am
1 stop18h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 5/25
6:01 pm-1:50 pm
1 stop17h 49m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/13
3:45 am-9:59 am
1 stop8h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 4/18
10:04 am-1:20 am
1 stop13h 16m
New YorkSan José
LGA - SJO
LGASJO
New York LaGuardia
Sun 8/30
8:30 pm-11:56 am
1 stop17h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 9/9
1:21 pm-8:46 am
1 stop17h 25m
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Mon 4/13
5:00 pm-8:19 pm
Nonstop5h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/22
11:13 am-12:57 am
1 stop11h 44m
NewarkSan José
EWR - SJO
EWRSJO
Newark
Wed 5/27
7:05 am-7:37 pm
1 stop14h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/31
12:44 pm-8:07 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
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The best time to book flights to San José is 67 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.
On average, a flight from New York to San José takes 10 hours 37 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.
The most flights from New York to San José are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
The most popular airlines flying from New York to San José are United Airlines, JetBlue and Avianca.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to San José are Avianca, Delta and JetBlue.
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.
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).
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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.