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$118+ 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
feb. 20 — feb. 271
vie. 2/20
vie. 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
lun. 3/211:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
mié. 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
mar. 3/311:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
jue. 4/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mar. 1/2712:30 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
dom. 2/17:09 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
sáb. 1/2410:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
dom. 1/2510:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mar. 3/108:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops12h 43m
American Airlines
lun. 3/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
dom. 4/123:35 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
mar. 4/213:10 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/20$262
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
sáb. 1/2410:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
vie. 1/3010:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 2/178:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop12h 43m
American Airlines
mié. 2/2512:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$265
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
sáb. 1/3110:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
mié. 2/44:15 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 1/2610:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 2/47:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
2 stops36h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$268
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 3/45:50 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
lun. 3/97:50 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 1/20$269

Find 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 enero 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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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 enero 21, 2026.
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

mar. 1/27

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/1

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$282

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/8

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$283

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 2/1

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/7

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/11

2:54 pm-2:59 am

1 stop11h 05m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/7

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/13

10:08 am-1:00 am

1 stop13h 52m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 2/18

6:15 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/26

3:00 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 2/20

2:20 am-9:06 am

1 stop7h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/26

5:51 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 2/18

2:20 am-4:48 pm

1 stop15h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/10

5:51 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/15

3:44 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/15

10:04 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 56m

$303

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 3/15

3:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop8h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/20

10:08 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 51m

$303

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

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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?

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 January 16, 2026.

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 37 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 $177). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 enero 21, 2026.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

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 enero 21, 2026.
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
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,172 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,496 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

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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 6 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?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in 18h 37m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is about 2210 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($116), Frontier ($139), and Avianca ($165) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. Users have found that Delta is 72% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $96. Users have also found prices from $101 and $108 on Delta and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José? While on average our users pay $488, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $245.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights have a layover in San Salvador most often.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is Panama City.

  • 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?

    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 $177). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 6 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Discover the top 6 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 enero 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$165Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$198Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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