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$188+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — SJO
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
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 July 9, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1710:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 8/267:10 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/6$438
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop11h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 8/267:10 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop13h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/6$443
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/147:55 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop28h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 8/267:10 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/7$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/169:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 15m
Delta
Wed 11/187:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:15 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 45m
Southwest
Wed 9/21:40 pm
SJO
-
LGA
2 stops20h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/5$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 10m
Southwest
Sun 9/69:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
2 stops21h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/186:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 9/277:55 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop13h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$461
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:25 am
LGA
-
SJO
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/289:00 am
SJO
-
LGA
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$462
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:35 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop28h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 8/267:10 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop22h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/8$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:30 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/261:15 pm
SJO
-
LGA
2 stops17h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/5$464

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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$438
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$188
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$715
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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 ($54 potential increase over avg. 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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/18

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/22

1:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops16h 30m

$472

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/22

10:55 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/27

12:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops17h 25m

$488

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 10/2

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$498

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/4

7:50 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$498

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

7:55 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$498

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/17

7:50 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/20

7:55 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$498

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/25

10:10 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/27

7:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$558
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/30

2:00 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/3

12:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop8h 59m

$574

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/4

7:29 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

7:55 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$592

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

1:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops16h 30m

$607

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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 $280). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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.

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 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,790 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,790 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,790 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

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 1 airline.

  • 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 21m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $498. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $244. American Airlines is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $280). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $747). 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 airline flying from LaGuardia to San José

Discover the top airline 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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