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$98+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
nov. 22 — nov. 291
sáb. 11/22
sáb. 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/221:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$218
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/176:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
jue. 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$219
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
dom. 11/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/111:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
mié. 11/56:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
vie. 11/71:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/111:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$224
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/41:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
vie. 11/71:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/81:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
dom. 12/76:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/111:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$228
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/41:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$229
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
mié. 11/126:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/181:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/46:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/81:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$232

Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) 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 octubre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$98
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$187
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York LaGuardia-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia 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 octubre 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

LaGuardia

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/14

3:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/24

7:00 am-4:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/18

12:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/24

7:00 am-8:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 11/6

7:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/13

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$268

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/4

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/10

8:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$268

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

dom. 1/18

9:21 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop16h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/22

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$268

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 10/28

8:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/1

11:35 am-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$268

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/7

9:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/9

2:20 pm-11:26 am

1 stop20h 06m

$275

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 11/6

8:20 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/9

2:20 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$275

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/7

12:29 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/10

8:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$278

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

jue. 11/20

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 12/7

1:31 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$290

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Deals found on 10/21

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Compare providers for flights from LaGuardia to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from LaGuardia to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York LaGuardia Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from LaGuardia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José (average of $187). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 LGA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia 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 octubre 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from LaGuardia to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York LaGuardia Airport to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York LaGuardia 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 octubre 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,908 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,099 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,992 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from New York LaGuardia?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from New York LaGuardia. Booking flights from New York LaGuardia to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York LaGuardia from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José?

    A quick flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José can take about 8h 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $236. The distance between New York LaGuardia Airport and San José is about 2217 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José round-trip from $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $205, and American Airlines, from $297. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from LaGuardia to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from LaGuardia to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José (average of $187). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 4 airlines flying from LaGuardia to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia 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 octubre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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