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$101+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Oct 19 — Oct 261
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Cheap flight deals from New York to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to San José flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 September 19, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/295:05 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Thu 11/138:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$218
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:34 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/812:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$222
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop17h 25mJetBlue
Mon 10/273:25 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 9/17$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$223
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 10/66:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Fri 10/104:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$223
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:41 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Sat 10/251:00 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 9/18$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/2511:15 amLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/308:50 amSJO - LGA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 10/123:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Sun 10/194:50 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/36:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2412:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/223:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 10/288:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/17$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:30 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops17h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/712:35 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$227

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

Fly from

New York

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/26

11:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/6

12:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops18h 20m

$230

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop12h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-9:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

3:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$238

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

1:23 pm-8:12 am

1 stop16h 49m

$251

SyracuseSan José

SYR - SJO

SYRSJO

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:23 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$252

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Sun 11/2

7:40 am-10:13 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-11:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$252

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$252

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

10:00 am-11:38 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$252

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Wed 11/5

7:40 am-10:13 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:23 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$252

BuffaloSan José

BUF - SJO

BUFSJO

Buffalo

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

2:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$252

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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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from State of New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 September 19, 2025.

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, San José Province as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from State of New York to San José, San José Province

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 September 19, 2025.

The most flights from USNY to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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, San José Province?

    There are many flights that can get you from State of New York to San José, San José Province in 6h 55m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or JetBlue to get the fastest option. There are 2210 mi between State of New York and San José, San José Province. 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, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $102. Spirit Airlines flights start at $103 while deals on United Airlines start at $113 one-way.

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

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

    While on average a flight from State of New York to San José, San José Province is generally $228, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $185 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from State of New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$153Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$166Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$247Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$252Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$432Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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