Cheap flights from New York to San José from C$ 242

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Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 7:09 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
17h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
17h 10m
1 stop
C$ 470Copa Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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3:45 a.m. - 9:06 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 21m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:19 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
17h 41m
1 stop
C$ 491Copa Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 8:21 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
18h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:19 p.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
7h 40m
1 stop
C$ 504Copa Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
Copa Airlines Logo
2:20 a.m. - 8:21 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
8h 01m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:57 p.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
8h 02m
1 stop
C$ 511Copa Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 7:09 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
17h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
16h 20m
1 stop
C$ 512Copa Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Sat, 30 May
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 8:21 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
18h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:47 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
17h 13m
1 stop
C$ 525Copa Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Avianca Logo
3:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
7h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:10 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
8h 05m
1 stop
C$ 526Avianca
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
JetBlue Logo
9:10 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
JFK
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SJO
5h 40mdirect
JetBlue Logo
1:55 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.
SJO
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JFK
5h 30mdirect
C$ 531JetBlue
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Copa Airlines Logo
3:32 p.m. - 7:09 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
17h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:47 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
17h 13m
1 stop
C$ 533Copa Airlines
Thu, 25 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
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3:32 p.m. - 7:09 a.m.
JFK
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SJO
17h 37m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
1:37 p.m. - 3:59 a.m.
SJO
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JFK
12h 22m
1 stop
C$ 535Copa Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May

JetBlue flights from New York to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on New York to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
26 May
JFK9:10 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 40m
SJO12:50 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 Jun
SJO1:55 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 30m
JFK9:25 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 531
JetBlue
12 May
JFK6:45 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 35m
SJO10:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20 May
SJO11:59 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 01m
JFK7:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 549
JetBlue
15 May
JFK6:45 p.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 35m
SJO10:20 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 May
SJO11:59 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 01m
JFK7:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 563

Delta flights from New York to San José

Our best Delta deals on New York to San José flight tickets
Delta
21 Oct
JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 58m
1 stop
SJO11:58 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Oct
SJO1:23 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 36m
1 stop
JFK12:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 602
Delta
21 Oct
JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 58m
1 stop
SJO11:58 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28 Oct
SJO1:23 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 36m
1 stop
JFK12:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 613
Delta
21 Oct
JFK6:00 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 58m
1 stop
SJO11:58 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Oct
SJO1:23 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 36m
1 stop
JFK12:59 a.m.New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 614

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New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

5:50 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 10m

C$ 470

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

3:45 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

6:19 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop17h 41m

C$ 491

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 23/5

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

6:19 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop7h 40m

C$ 504

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

2:20 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/6

5:57 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 511

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

4:10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 20m

C$ 512

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

3:32 p.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

5:47 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 13m

C$ 525

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/6

3:20 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

3:10 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 526
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 26/5

9:10 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

1:55 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 531

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 25/6

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

5:47 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop17h 13m

C$ 533

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

3:32 p.m.-7:09 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

1:37 p.m.-3:59 a.m.

1 stop12h 22m

C$ 535

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 443. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to San José from New York during May instead. Flights to San José in May, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around C$ 595.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New York 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$ 382. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around C$ 630. 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 New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 559 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 for as low as C$ 507 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New York to San José flights?

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

How have New York to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for New York to San José flights are approximately 39% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from New York to San José

Fastest flight time

5h 17m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The fastest flight from New York to San José takes 5h 17m
Direct flights go from New York to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From New York there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to San José

  • How far is New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The distance between New York and San José Juan Santamaria Intl is about 3566.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 5h 17m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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