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$114+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to San José (SJO)

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NYC — SJO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 50 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 11/243:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Wed 11/267:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/23$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 11/248:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 37mDelta
Wed 11/267:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/23$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$231
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/21$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$241
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/154:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 11/23$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Mon 12/154:30 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 11/22$247
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Sat 12/66:20 amLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$250
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Fri 12/1210:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/22$250
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:45 amLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/111:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$251
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Tue 12/167:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 11/23$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:30 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 22mJetBlue
Fri 12/193:50 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 11/22$252

Cheap flight deals from New York to San José

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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Delta)

One-way from

$114
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 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. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 November 24, 2025.
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

Thu 2/5

9:59 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$214

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:31 pm-8:48 am

1 stop17h 17m

$214

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/9

9:59 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-11:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$214

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

11:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-11:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$214

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

7:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$214

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:31 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$265

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/21

6:55 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

1:05 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$302

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

1:16 am-9:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

4:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$312

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$316

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$325

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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 November.
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
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New York-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 November 21, 2025.

Booking 50 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of $178). 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 November 24, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% 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 November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San José flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 November 24, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 49m.

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 131 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 November 24, 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.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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 8h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $312. 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $135 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Arajet and Frontier, starting at $147 and $166 round-trip. These flights start at 70% 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 $116. Users have also found prices from $118 and $122 on United Airlines and JetBlue, 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 $266, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $214.

  • 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 $23 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 $9 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José (average of $178). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$135Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$147Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$166Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$187Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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