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$109+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$110 or less
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José
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 September 11, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/289:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Tue 9/301:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Thu 11/138:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$221
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$223
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/206:55 amJFK - SJO
2 stops18h 20mAvianca
Sun 9/287:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Wed 10/154:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$226
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 10/42:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Sat 11/158:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$228
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/307:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop6h 55mJetBlue
Wed 10/12:05 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/123:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$230
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Mon 10/273:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$231
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Thu 11/2011:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/193:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Fri 10/313:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$233

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

8:30 am-10:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/29

12:25 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-1:06 am

1 stop17h 06m

$246

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

9:41 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

2:05 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$261

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

3:45 am-9:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

7:50 pm-4:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

$265

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

2:45 pm-11:42 am

1 stop22h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

2:05 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$268

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/13

4:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$278

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

8:35 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

4:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$283

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

3:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

7:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop28h 25m

$292

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

3:44 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

4:08 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$309

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

5:30 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

4:05 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$309

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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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is 56 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% 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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, such as Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from New York John F Kennedy Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the San José airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province can take about 5h 19m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José, San José Province are separated by a distance of 2210 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Frontier, at $166, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Delta. Frontier is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $246, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $102. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $177.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    The most popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is Panama City. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights stop in San Salvador the next most.

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

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $13.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights?

    Flights departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and landing in San José, San José Province layover in Guatemala City least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$166Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$212Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$275Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$340Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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