$167+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
May 23 — May 301
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/16:19 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$344
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/126:01 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$345
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 5/63:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/1310:05 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 4/233:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20![Avianca logo]()
$352
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 4/263:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$354
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/303:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/103:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19![Avianca logo]()
$355
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/233:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Mon 9/287:45 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19![Avianca logo]()
$356
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/13:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/128:47 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$358
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 5/193:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/276:19 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$361
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/13:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/104:35 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$362
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/223:20 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Tue 5/263:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$363
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/103:20 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 5/143:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20![Avianca logo]()
$364
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/43:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 21m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/1310:05 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/319:10 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 40m
JetBlue
Thu 6/41:55 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop5h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/21![JetBlue logo]()
$414
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Tue 5/193:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/278:47 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 6/212:30 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop10h 36m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/288:47 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop16h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/93:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/285:50 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop17h 10m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/113:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/148:47 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/73:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/126:01 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/153:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/285:50 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 27m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/143:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/175:50 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 27m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/17![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 5/203:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/316:01 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop17h 59m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$361
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/276:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop8h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/306:01 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$371
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/216:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop15h 01m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/284:10 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop10h 07m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/22![Copa Airlines logo]()
$371
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 April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José. Data last updated April 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 4/233:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20![Avianca logo]()
$352
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 4/263:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Fri 5/13:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$354
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/303:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/103:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19![Avianca logo]()
$355
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/13:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/128:47 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$358
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/13:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Sun 5/104:35 pm
SJO
- JFK
Nonstop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$362
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/126:01 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Copa Airlines logo]()
$345
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 5/63:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/1310:05 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$346
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/103:20 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Thu 5/143:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20![Avianca logo]()
$364
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 5/193:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop17h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/276:19 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop17h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Copa Airlines logo]()
$361
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/223:20 am
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop7h 10m
Avianca
Tue 5/263:10 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop8h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 5/253:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 21m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/310:05 am
SJO
- JFK
1 stop10h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$365
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:32 pm
JFK
- SJO
1 stop18h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/16:19 pm
SJO
- JFK
1 stop7h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Copa Airlines logo]()
$344
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 April 23, 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 April 23, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:45 pm
JFK
- SJO
Nonstop5h 29m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/18![JetBlue logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:00 pm
JFK
- SJO
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$169
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/173:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/21![Avianca logo]()
$174
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/63:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/21![Avianca logo]()
$175
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/23:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/21![Avianca logo]()
$176
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:35 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/19![Avianca logo]()
$177
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/185:45 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/18![JetBlue logo]()
$178
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 6/143:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/20![Avianca logo]()
$179
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/273:00 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 4/21![Avianca logo]()
$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/53:20 am
JFK
- SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/17![Avianca logo]()
$182
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 April 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $344 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $167 (SmartFares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $434 |
Good round-trip deal | $352 or less |
Good one-way deal | $158 or less |
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JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 5/4
3:45 am-9:06 am
1 stop7h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/13
10:05 am-1:00 am
1 stop12h 55m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/19
3:32 pm-7:09 am
1 stop17h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/27
8:47 am-1:00 am
1 stop14h 13m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 6/21
2:30 am-11:06 am
1 stop10h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 6/28
8:47 am-3:07 am
1 stop16h 20m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 5/9
3:32 pm-7:09 am
1 stop17h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/28
5:50 am-1:00 am
1 stop17h 10m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 5/11
3:32 pm-8:21 am
1 stop18h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/14
8:47 am-1:00 am
1 stop14h 13m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/7
3:32 pm-8:21 am
1 stop18h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/12
6:01 pm-3:59 am
1 stop7h 58m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 5/15
3:32 pm-7:09 am
1 stop17h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/28
5:50 am-4:17 pm
1 stop8h 27m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/14
3:32 pm-7:09 am
1 stop17h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/17
5:50 am-4:17 pm
1 stop8h 27m
$346
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 5/20
3:32 pm-8:21 am
1 stop18h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/31
6:01 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop17h 59m
$361
New YorkSan José
JFK - SJO
JFKSJO
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 5/27
6:00 am-12:21 pm
1 stop8h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 5/30
6:01 pm-3:59 am
1 stop7h 58m
$371
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-San José 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 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 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 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 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?
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 April 17, 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 $303). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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 April 23, 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 22% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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 22% 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.
San Salvador (SAL) – 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.
Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $292.
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 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?
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 April 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, such as Copa Airlines,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
Overall
7.5
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.8
Entertainment
6.8
Food
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKaterine,Mar 2026
LAX - PTY
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$116 | Average$433 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$203 | Average$424 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$255 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |