San José

$117+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San José (SJO)

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NYC — SJO
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from New York to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/131:43 pmSJO - LGA
2 stops20h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/316:31 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/157:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/313:00 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops22h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/101:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/318:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Thu 1/152:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop17h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/24$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/317:29 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/236:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/315:30 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/97:09 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/313:00 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops22h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/91:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/313:00 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops22h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/111:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop19h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$321
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Wed 12/316:32 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/111:30 pmSJO - EWR
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$332
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:59 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$341
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:20 amJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/317:02 amEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/137:09 amSJO - EWR
2 stops13h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$345

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$657

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to San José that are best for you.

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New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/6

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$244

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

2:05 pm-10:22 am

1 stop19h 17m

$286

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/21

9:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$293

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

1:26 am-9:06 am

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

6:08 pm-2:59 am

1 stop7h 51m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

3:06 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

5:46 am-4:17 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$308

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

9:21 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

3:08 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$312

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

3:06 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

10:04 am-3:59 am

1 stop15h 55m

$313

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

11:02 am-3:59 am

1 stop14h 57m

$313

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/7

9:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:31 pm-8:48 am

1 stop17h 17m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/12

6:59 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:31 pm-8:48 am

1 stop17h 17m

$316

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York 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
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-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-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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-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 New York to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of $168). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 NYC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 26, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from New York to San José by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to San José. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to San José?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to San José?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Salvador (SAL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $267.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to San José?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Pedro Sula (SAP) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to San José?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 04m.

How often are flights from New York to San José delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to San José flights?

Over the last year, JetBlue have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for New York to San José flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to San José trip
Airports
EWR

Plan for a long wait at EWR security. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times are unpredictable.

SJO

Expect long immigration lines at SJO during peak times, taking 20 minutes to over an hour to clear.

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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 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue from New York to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from New York; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the San José airport from New York. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

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

    A quick flight from New York to San José can take about 5h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $293. New York and San José are separated by a distance of 2210 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to San José is Arajet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $63 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Delta, starting at $97 and $116 round-trip. These flights start at 86% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $73. Users have also found prices from $96 and $98 on United Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to San José?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to San José?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San José? While on average our users pay $297, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $96. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $240.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to San José?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are the most popular attractions in Fort Lauderdale if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are located about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Those landing in Fort Lauderdale looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $27 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Most Panama City visitors opt to spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $15 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to San José flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to San José?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of $168). Flying from New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 9 airlines flying from New York to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$147Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$231Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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