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$103+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San José

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 January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/56:54 pm
HPN
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SJO
2 stops16h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1012:26 pm
SJO
-
HPN
2 stops19h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/211:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/311:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Thu 4/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop18h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/2712:00 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop11h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 2/17:09 am
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop10h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/2712:30 pm
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 2/17:09 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 1/2410:00 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Sun 1/2510:45 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop7h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/19$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/67:30 am
BUF
-
SJO
1 stop16h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 2/97:09 am
SJO
-
BUF
1 stop15h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 1/229:21 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop16h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 1/242:30 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$259
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/176:00 am
ALB
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SJO
1 stop8h 00m
JetBlue
Sat 2/211:15 pm
SJO
-
ALB
1 stop7h 58m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/20$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/108:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops12h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop12h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$260
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/256:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/2812:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$262

Find flight deals from New York to San José

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Round-trip from

$259
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One-way from

$103
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to San José that are best for you.

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White PlainsSan José

HPN - SJO

HPNSJO

White Plains Westchester County

Thu 3/5

6:54 pm-10:24 am

2 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

12:26 pm-9:29 am

2 stops19h 03m

$242

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

1:15 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$259

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

7:09 am-11:48 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$259

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 2/28

5:25 pm-10:24 am

2 stops17h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

3:59 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$264

SyracuseSan José

SYR - SJO

SYRSJO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 2/19

6:11 pm-10:24 am

2 stops17h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

12:35 am-10:57 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$271

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

2:44 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$282

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

2:44 pm-7:06 am

1 stop17h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$283

White PlainsSan José

HPN - SJO

HPNSJO

White Plains Westchester County

Wed 2/18

6:49 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops18h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

12:26 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

1:16 am-4:46 pm

3 stops16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

5:51 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 08m

$297

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from New York to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to San José

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San José (average of $163). Flying from State of New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 NY 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 January 21, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from State of New York to San José as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from State of 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 January 21, 2026.

The most flights from USNY to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from New York. Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines, JetBlue, and Copa Airlines fly from State of New York to San José in about 8h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 37m. There are 2347 mi between State of New York and San José. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $73 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris El Salvador and Delta, with prices starting from $90 and $90, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from State of New York to San José are New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from State of New York to San José is generally $488, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $245 for that flight.

  • 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 State of New York to San José?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San José (average of $163). Flying from State of New York to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to San José

Discover the top 10 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$116Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$139Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$165Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$169Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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