$197+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 22, 2026.
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 July 22, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/52:15 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 52m
Copa Airlines
Mon 11/96:05 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop22h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$454
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 10/163:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Wed 10/214:35 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19![Avianca logo]()
$456
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/183:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 10/223:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/18![Avianca logo]()
$457
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/303:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Avianca
Sat 11/145:00 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/18![Avianca logo]()
$458
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 11/125:50 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Sat 11/148:05 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19![Avianca logo]()
$459
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 9/59:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sat 9/191:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 04m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21![JetBlue logo]()
$462
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/32:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 39m
Copa Airlines
Tue 9/85:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$464
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 12/42:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
Avianca
Sun 12/134:15 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22![Avianca logo]()
$466
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 10/303:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Avianca
Mon 11/163:05 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19![Avianca logo]()
$468
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 10/53:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 10/153:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19![Avianca logo]()
$469
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/149:15 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 28m
JetBlue
Fri 11/203:00 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 03m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/19![JetBlue logo]()
$470
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/231:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop25h 45m
Viva
Sat 7/252:20 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 7/18![Viva logo]()
$471
Best flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop21h 26m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/34:08 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop18h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$473
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/21:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Viva
Sat 8/82:20 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 7/19![Viva logo]()
$549
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sun 9/62:02 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/19![JetBlue logo]()
$686
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/83:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Wed 8/193:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22![Avianca logo]()
$692
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/316:59 pm
JFK
- SJO
2 stops30h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 11/131:43 am
SJO
- JFK
3 stops28h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$827
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop19h 32m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/410:03 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 57m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$477
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/61:16 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Copa Airlines
Tue 11/175:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop19h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$500
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:34 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop24h 45m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/235:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$549
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/26:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 11m
JetBlue
Sat 10/102:05 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 48m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/22![JetBlue logo]()
$713
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/86:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 57m
JetBlue
Wed 8/121:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/22![JetBlue logo]()
$763
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/92:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop10h 38m
Copa Airlines
Wed 8/195:45 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$679
Last-minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Data last updated July 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Data last updated July 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/231:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop25h 45m
Viva
Sat 7/252:20 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 7/18![Viva logo]()
$471
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/311:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Viva
Fri 8/142:20 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 7/20![Viva logo]()
$490
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/131:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Viva
Sat 8/152:20 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop20h 00m
Viva
Deal found 7/20![Viva logo]()
$470
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/153:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 47m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/235:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop18h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$492
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 38m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/1710:03 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop15h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$473
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop19h 32m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/410:03 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 57m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$477
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:10 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop29h 00m
Copa Airlines
Thu 9/310:03 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 57m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$493
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/259:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sun 9/61:42 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/22![JetBlue logo]()
$479
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/269:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Sat 9/51:53 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/22![JetBlue logo]()
$476
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/269:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Wed 9/21:42 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 18m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21![JetBlue logo]()
$478
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/263:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop21h 26m
Copa Airlines
Wed 9/94:08 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop18h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21![Copa Airlines logo]()
$488
One-way flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 54m
KLM
Deal found 7/19![KLM logo]()
$197
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/18![JetBlue logo]()
$219
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 8/247:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 12m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/22![JetBlue logo]()
$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 8/176:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19![American Airlines logo]()
$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/187:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop14h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$231
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:06 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 27m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/20![JetBlue logo]()
$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 9/147:59 am
JFK
- SJO
2 stops14h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21![American Airlines logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 8/201:00 pm
JFK
- SJO
2 stops28h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$237
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/179:16 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 19m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/19![JetBlue logo]()
$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Mon 10/51:59 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19![American Airlines logo]()
$240
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 July 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $454 (Justfly.com) |
One-way from | $197 (Kissandfly.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $620 |
Good round-trip deal | $623 or less |
Good one-way deal | $317 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 July 22, 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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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/29
3:32 pm-10:58 am
1 stop21h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 9/3
4:08 am-1:00 am
1 stop18h 52m
$473
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 8/20
3:32 pm-9:04 am
1 stop19h 32m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/4
10:03 am-1:00 am
1 stop12h 57m
$477
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 11/6
1:16 am-1:51 pm
1 stop13h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/17
5:55 pm-2:17 pm
1 stop19h 22m
$500
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/2
1:30 am-1:20 am
1 stop25h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/8
2:20 am-12:20 am
1 stop20h 00m
$549
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 8/19
9:34 am-8:19 am
1 stop24h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/23
5:55 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop18h 05m
$549
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/9
2:20 am-10:58 am
1 stop10h 38m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/19
5:45 am-3:59 am
1 stop20h 14m
$679
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New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/29
9:06 am-12:33 pm
Nonstop5h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 9/6
2:02 pm-12:41 am
1 stop8h 39m
$686
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/8
3:00 am-8:45 am
1 stop7h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/19
3:10 pm-2:05 am
1 stop8h 55m
$692
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/2
6:45 am-11:56 am
1 stop7h 11m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/10
2:05 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop7h 48m
$713
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 8/8
6:00 am-12:57 pm
1 stop8h 57m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/12
1:55 pm-9:13 pm
Nonstop5h 18m
$763
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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 July.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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 81 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 $306). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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 July 22, 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 often are flights from New York to San José delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 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 20% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $280.
What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.
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 July 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreBarney,May 2026
JFK - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$382 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$187 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$205 | Average$459 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$255 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |