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$135+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) to San José (SJO)

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LGA — SJO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$445
From New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 10/236:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop14h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:44 amSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 7/197:15 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop17h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/2212:16 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Wed 9/171:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/30$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 11/75:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/108:45 amSJO - LGA
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/169:55 amLGA - SJO
2 stops10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/2612:16 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$323

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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

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San José

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Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

6:44 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$278

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/19

7:15 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$280

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$296

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/7

5:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

8:45 am-9:40 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$302

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

9:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$323

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/31

5:46 am-10:29 am

2 stops30h 43m

$135

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/9

7:55 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$139

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/8

7:30 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$143

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/12

6:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$153

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/22

9:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$164

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from LaGuardia to San José. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province 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 37% on airfare.

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

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, San José Province 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.

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 July 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 3 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $278 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $280 and $285 round-trip. American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $135. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 3 airlines flying from LaGuardia to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$257Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$287Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$340Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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