What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Delta and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

According to our data, JetBlue has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Historically, on average around 22% of flights between New York and San José have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:51 p.m. - 12:57 p.m.

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C$ 384Copa Airlines

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6:15 p.m. - 10:38 p.m.

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JetBlue

23 Feb

JFK6:15 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 23m

SJO10:38 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO3:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 01m

JFK9:01 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 387

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16 Mar

JFK7:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 26m

SJO10:36 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Mar

SJO11:45 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4h 55m

JFK6:40 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 402

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27 Apr

JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 30m

1 stop

SJO12:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16 May

SJO2:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 05m

JFK9:10 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 405

Copa Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

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Copa Airlines

5 Feb

JFK2:44 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

17h 22m

1 stop

SJO7:06 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Feb

SJO5:51 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 06m

1 stop

JFK12:57 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 384

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3 Feb

JFK2:44 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 37m

1 stop

SJO8:21 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12 Feb

SJO9:17 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 42m

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JFK2:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 391

Copa Airlines

22 Feb

JFK2:20 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 26m

2 stops

SJO4:46 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Mar

SJO9:17 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 42m

3 stops

JFK2:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 398

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1 stop11h 31m

C$ 411

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2 stops16h 30m

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9:17 a.m.-3:59 a.m.

3 stops16h 42m

C$ 413

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 431. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around C$ 476.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 384. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around C$ 634. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Flying to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 595 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the afternoon when prices are around C$ 764.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 576 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as C$ 530 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 384
Fastest flight time	5h 19m
Direct flights	Every day
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The best flight deal from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 384

The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 19m

Direct flights go from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José every day.

There is 1 airport in San José. From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
There are 3559.9 km between New York John F Kennedy Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. 5h 19m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is Airbus A320-100/200 (27.40% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321-100/200 (17.50%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (16.63%), and Boeing 737 MAX 9 (16.38%).
What is the most popular airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José, the leading airline is JetBlue, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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JetBlue	PriceFrom C$ 296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,889 reviews		Search JetBlue flights

JetBlue Flights From New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José
The lowest priced JetBlue flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José from the last 72 hours was C$ 296. Generally, JetBlue has 3 flights on this route every week with an average price of C$ 595. JetBlue is rated 7.2/10 by our users.

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What cabin class options are available on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Delta and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

Historically, on average around 22% of flights between New York and San José have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 132 minutes.

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

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

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

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Sunday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

According to our data, JetBlue has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 22% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José on average per week?

As of January 2026, 5 flights take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in San José each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 40% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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