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$118+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from LaGuardia to San José

Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2712:00 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop11h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 2/17:09 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/229:21 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 1/242:30 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/2812:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1712:00 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:59 am
LGA
-
SJO
3 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/71:30 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2612:26 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Fri 1/302:05 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop19h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/21:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/41:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/412:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$271
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:59 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/1112:33 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$272

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$260
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$118
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$355
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. 10% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José that are best for you.

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LaGuardia

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$298

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/17

7:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop11h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

5:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$300

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/26

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$304

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/13

8:21 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$310

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/15

8:59 am-12:12 am

1 stop13h 13m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/30

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/4

1:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

1:00 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/31

5:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/8

12:24 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$323

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/4

8:39 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

7:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$323

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/31

7:59 am-9:15 pm

1 stop15h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$328

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
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
9,190 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,361 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 6h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $316. 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 $277. Spirit Airlines is priced at 57% 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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