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$114+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
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 December 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Sat 12/69:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/132:05 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/82:17 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/78:13 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/128:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/810:29 amLGA - SJO
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/211:50 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/912:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop15h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Sat 12/610:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop14h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/96:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/147:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/812:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/127:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop15h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/107:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/96:20 amLGA - SJO
2 stops8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$295

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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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$515
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York LaGuardia-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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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. 14% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 8, 2025.
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

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Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

2:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$302

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

2:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$302

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/3

7:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

1:10 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$302

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/23

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

2:31 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$324

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$326

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$326

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/8

8:39 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

7:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop24h 15m

$336

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/15

9:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

8:45 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$342

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $438). 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 December 8, 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.

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 8, 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
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,168 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 7h. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $302. 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 56% 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $438). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$305Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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