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

According to our current data, Avianca ($274), American Airlines ($278), and United Airlines ($285) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San José, San José Province. Users have found that Avianca is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $132. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San José, San José Province for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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

Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to San José, San José Province.

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $342, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $263.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to San José, San José Province?

American Airlines, Avianca and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from New York to San José, San José Province.

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

New York to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time. Fort Lauderdale sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to San José, San José Province. San Salvador comes next as the third most popular layover location for New York to San José, San José Province flights.

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

New York to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Miami least often. Orlando sees the next fewest layovers on New York to San José, San José Province flights. Orlando is followed by Guatemala City in terms of the least popular layover location for New York to San José, San José Province flights.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $12 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

If you're on a layover in Fort Lauderdale and looking for things to do, consider visiting Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, or Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Fort Lauderdale can rent one for about $23 per day.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in San Salvador?

San Salvador travelers tend to visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center more than any other attractions. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in San Salvador can rent a car from San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $29 per day.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to San José, San José Province?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 21% on the overall cost on flights from New York to San José, San José Province.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province?

Users have found that booking a flight from New York to San José, San José Province at least 46 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 46 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New York to San José, San José Province for as little as $404 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $449 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San José, San José Province?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San José, San José Province from New York average $464. You can even find prices in September for less than $464, as users have found deals to San José, San José Province from as low as $204. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San José, San José Province from New York. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 51%.

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 7 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.

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.

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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 July 1, 2025.

Sun 8/103:50 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop7h 30mAvianca

Fri 8/1510:45 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop9h 15mAvianca

Deal found 6/30

$274

Thu 9/187:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop14h 42mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/237:27 amSJO - LGA

1 stop12h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$278

Wed 11/56:30 amJFK - SJO

1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/104:55 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$278

Tue 7/156:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/2212:16 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$281

Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/131:30 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$285

Mon 9/156:59 amLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 09mDelta

Wed 9/241:35 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Deal found 6/28

$296

Fri 8/296:00 amJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Sun 9/71:35 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop9h 31mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$296

Mon 8/119:42 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue

Wed 8/202:05 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$297

Sat 7/126:30 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/1911:24 amSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$304

Wed 7/1612:44 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/2010:45 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$308

Wed 8/276:10 amEWR - SJO

1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/212:18 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$349

Wed 7/166:15 amEWR - SJO

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/2112:16 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop19h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$350

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Sun 8/103:50 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop7h 30mAvianca

Fri 8/1510:45 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop9h 15mAvianca

Deal found 6/30

$274

Tue 9/98:29 amLGA - SJO

1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/167:27 amSJO - LGA

1 stop11h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$278

Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/131:30 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop20h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$285

Tue 7/156:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/2312:16 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$288

Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Wed 9/171:35 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$296

Tue 8/129:42 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue

Wed 8/202:05 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$297

Thu 7/179:55 amLGA - SJO

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/2312:16 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$322

Mon 8/412:00 pmEWR - SJO

1 stop9h 35mArajet

Sat 8/95:35 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop14h 55mArajet

Deal found 6/29

$366

Thu 9/411:00 amJFK - SJO

1 stop10h 42mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/167:27 amSJO - JFK

1 stop12h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$278

Fri 8/296:00 amJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Wed 9/171:35 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$296

Sat 8/1611:20 amJFK - SJO

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/231:53 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$323

Tue 9/97:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop6h 55mJetBlue

Mon 9/151:00 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop7h 59mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$350

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Mon 6/309:42 amJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue

Wed 7/232:05 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 05mJetBlue

Deal found 6/29

$297

Thu 7/39:55 amLGA - SJO

1 stop14h 44mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/107:55 amSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$294

Sun 7/66:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/232:20 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$312

Tue 7/86:59 amJFK - SJO

1 stop10h 14mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/153:05 pmSJO - JFK

2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$350

Tue 7/85:55 amLGA - SJO

1 stop11h 18mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1512:16 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$365

Tue 7/812:00 pmEWR - SJO

1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1512:16 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$367

Wed 7/96:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 7/1512:16 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$340

Wed 7/99:45 amEWR - SJO

1 stop11h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/157:15 amSJO - EWR

Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$355

Wed 7/95:45 amEWR - SJO

1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/1612:16 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$359

Wed 7/95:29 amEWR - SJO

1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/1011:59 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop14h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$377

Thu 7/102:52 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/1611:59 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$312

Thu 7/108:05 pmLGA - SJO

1 stop16h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/177:55 amSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$378

One-way flights from New York to San José
Search for one-way flight options from New York to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 1, 2025.

Fri 8/296:00 amJFK - SJO

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$132

Sat 7/56:30 amLGA - SJO

1 stop8h 01mFrontier

Deal found 6/29

$135

Sun 7/205:45 amEWR - SJO

1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$136

Sat 7/267:15 pmLGA - SJO

1 stop17h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$137

Wed 7/97:55 amLGA - SJO

1 stop13h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$139

Wed 7/236:59 amJFK - SJO

1 stop10h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$140

Fri 8/295:00 pmJFK - SJO

2 stops22h 40mIberia

Deal found 6/30

$141

Sun 7/65:30 amEWR - SJO

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$142

Tue 7/87:30 amLGA - SJO

1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$143

Sat 7/55:29 amEWR - SJO

1 stop18h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$143

Fri 7/45:00 pmJFK - SJO

2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$149

Mon 7/287:56 pmSWF - SJO

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$151

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JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/10

3:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/15

10:45 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop9h 15m

$274

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:27 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$278

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

4:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 55m

$278

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/22

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$281

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

1:30 pm-11:31 am

1 stop20h 01m

$285

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/15

6:59 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

1:35 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 36m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

1:35 pm-12:54 am

1 stop9h 19m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/11

9:42 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$297

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/12

6:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/19

11:24 am-11:11 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$304

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/16

12:44 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/20

10:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 15m

$308

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The best insider tips for New York to San José flights

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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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 to San José

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

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to San José, San José Province. 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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from New York to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings 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, San José Province

The most flights from NYC to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, 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, San José Province?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,919 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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 7 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.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to San José, San José Province round-trip?
According to our current data, Avianca ($274), American Airlines ($278), and United Airlines ($285) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to San José, San José Province. Users have found that Avianca is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to San José, San José Province one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $132. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to San José, San José Province for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from New York to San José, San José Province?
Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl when deciding on the best route from New York to San José, San José Province.
What are the cheapest flights from New York to San José, San José Province?
Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $342, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $263.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to San José, San José Province?
New York to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time. Fort Lauderdale sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to San José, San José Province. San Salvador comes next as the third most popular layover location for New York to San José, San José Province flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?
Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $12 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Fort Lauderdale?
If you're on a layover in Fort Lauderdale and looking for things to do, consider visiting Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, or Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Fort Lauderdale can rent one for about $23 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in San Salvador?
San Salvador travelers tend to visit Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center more than any other attractions. Centro Historico de San Salvador, Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and Monsenor Romero Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 19.7 mi, 19.7 mi, and 20.1 mi, respectively from San Salvador El Salvador Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in San Salvador can rent a car from San Salvador El Salvador Intl for about $29 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to San José, San José Province flights?
New York to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Miami least often. Orlando sees the next fewest layovers on New York to San José, San José Province flights. Orlando is followed by Guatemala City in terms of the least popular layover location for New York to San José, San José Province flights.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$153	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Delta	Cheapest$226	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$242	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$248	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$377	Average$643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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