$100+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San José (SJO)
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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.
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.
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to San José (SJO). 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 October 27, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $224 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $100 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $342 |
Good round-trip deal | $264 or less |
Good one-way deal | $118 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/10
9:34 am-12:53 pm
Nonstop5h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/11
2:00 pm-9:01 pm
Nonstop5h 01m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/23
5:20 am-12:54 pm
1 stop8h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 11/30
11:59 pm-5:59 am
Nonstop5h 00m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/18
10:30 am-2:52 pm
Nonstop5h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/25
12:10 pm-10:00 pm
1 stop8h 50m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 12/9
2:15 am-1:53 pm
1 stop12h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/25
4:09 am-3:17 pm
1 stop9h 08m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 1/21
2:44 pm-7:06 am
1 stop17h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
4:09 am-5:17 pm
1 stop12h 08m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/18
8:33 am-7:07 pm
1 stop11h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 11/22
4:08 am-2:17 pm
1 stop9h 09m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/23
6:30 pm-10:53 pm
Nonstop5h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/6
4:15 pm-10:16 pm
Nonstop5h 01m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/29
2:44 pm-8:19 am
1 stop18h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 12/5
4:08 am-11:46 pm
1 stop18h 38m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 12/6
2:44 pm-7:10 am
1 stop17h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 12/15
4:08 am-5:17 pm
1 stop12h 09m
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 2/25
1:16 am-9:06 am
1 stop8h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/28
4:09 am-2:17 pm
1 stop9h 08m
Compare providers for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José
How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 88 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José (average of $182). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 JFK to SJO?
It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?
Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Flights via San Pedro Sula (SAP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Flights via San Pedro Sula (SAP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.
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 October 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, such as Delta, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
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Top 7 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$135 | Average$475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$211 | Average$380 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$251 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$272 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$295 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$342 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% |