San José

$144+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to San José (SJO)

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JFK — SJO
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 December 10, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$568
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York John F Kennedy Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 10, 2024.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/102:35 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/126:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1110:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 22mDelta
Wed 12/182:13 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/9$332
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/125:28 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Thu 12/1911:07 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9$438
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/302:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/2410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$445
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/312:45 amJFK - SJO
2 stops9h 40mAvianca
Fri 1/314:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$465
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/129:45 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 40mAir Canada
Mon 12/166:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop13h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/118:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/167:00 amSJO - JFK
2 stops13h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$555

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

2:46 pm-8:08 am

1 stop18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/28

5:23 pm-2:55 am

1 stop8h 32m

$302

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

5:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

11:50 pm-5:51 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$308

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

2:45 am-11:25 am

2 stops9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/29

4:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 10m

$309

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/28

5:25 am-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

6:30 am-10:27 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$318

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

2:55 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

3:06 pm-2:59 am

1 stop10h 53m

$327

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/9

5:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$144

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/8

3:00 pm-11:18 am

1 stop21h 18m

$145

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

5:30 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$148

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/10

8:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$155

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/20

3:10 am-12:57 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$162

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust 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, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José, San José Province 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, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, San José Province 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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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 6, 2024.

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

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 December 10, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% 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 December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 10, 2024.

The most flights from JFK to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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).

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 December 10, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines from New York to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,524 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

How do online staff who book reservations get a passenger’s birthdate wrong

8.0
Very good
9,524 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,524 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

How do online staff who book reservations get a passenger’s birthdate wrong

7.7
Good
1,739 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,524 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

How do online staff who book reservations get a passenger’s birthdate wrong

7.5
Good
1,945 reviews