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5:00 am - 11:33 amEWR-SJO
8h 33m1 stop
12:29 pm - 11:20 pmSJO-EWR
8h 51m1 stop
$195Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 11
6:30 am - 11:33 amLGA-SJO
7h 03m1 stop
12:29 pm - 11:02 pmSJO-LGA
8h 33m1 stop
$200Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 11
5:17 pm - 8:44 pmJFK-SJO
5h 27mnonstop
9:44 pm - 4:46 amSJO-JFK
5h 02mnonstop
$218JetBlue
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Sun, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 27
3:30 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
9h 55m1 stop
4:50 pm - 2:10 amSJO-JFK
7h 20m1 stop
$220Avianca
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 30
3:30 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
9h 55m1 stop
4:50 pm - 2:40 amSJO-JFK
7h 50m1 stop
$221Avianca
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Tue, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 22
6:35 pm - 9:56 pmJFK-SJO
5h 21mnonstop
12:35 pm - 11:27 pmSJO-JFK
8h 52m1 stop
$260JetBlue
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Fri, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 4
8:29 pm - 11:25 amEWR-SJO
15h 56m1 stop
2:20 pm - 10:25 amSJO-EWR
19h 05m1 stop
$322United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 15
3:42 pm - 7:35 amJFK-SJO
17h 53m1 stop
6:07 pm - 3:49 amSJO-JFK
7h 42m1 stop
$322Copa Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 16
8:22 am - 11:38 amEWR-SJO
5h 16mnonstop
12:44 pm - 8:01 pmSJO-EWR
5h 17mnonstop
$349United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 12
3:18 pm - 8:08 amJFK-SJO
18h 50m1 stop
4:08 am - 9:14 pmSJO-JFK
16h 06m1 stop
$386Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Dec 11
5:51 pm - 12:05 amEWR-SJO
8h 14m1 stop
$70Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27
5:00 am - 11:33 amEWR-SJO
8h 33m1 stop
$71Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11
6:35 pm - 9:56 pmJFK-SJO
5h 21mnonstop
$93JetBlue
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Sun, Jun 16
5:04 pm - 8:19 pmEWR-SJO
5h 15mnonstop
$93United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22
2:55 am - 8:40 amJFK-SJO
7h 45m1 stop
$94Avianca
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Mon, Aug 26
2:55 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
10h 30m1 stop
$95Avianca
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Tue, Oct 22
5:04 pm - 8:19 pmEWR-SJO
5h 15mnonstop
$138United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20
5:29 pm - 9:58 pmJFK-SJO
5h 29mnonstop
$143JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 9
9:55 am - 7:21 pmJFK-SJO
11h 26m1 stop
$211Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11
3:18 pm - 8:08 amJFK-SJO
18h 50m1 stop
$228Copa Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8
8:20 am - 11:38 amEWR-SJO
5h 18mnonstop
12:44 pm - 8:07 pmSJO-EWR
5h 23mnonstop
$218United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 13
5:42 am - 10:35 pmEWR-SJO
18h 53m1 stop
2:20 pm - 9:51 amSJO-EWR
17h 31m2 stops
$237American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 12
2:55 am - 11:25 amJFK-SJO
10h 30m1 stop
9:35 am - 2:10 amSJO-JFK
14h 35m2 stops
$267Avianca
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Sat, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 13
2:55 am - 8:40 amJFK-SJO
7h 45m1 stop
10:45 pm - 10:00 amSJO-JFK
9h 15mnonstop
$268Avianca
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Sat, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 12
9:55 am - 7:21 pmJFK-SJO
11h 26m1 stop
6:14 pm - 3:49 amSJO-JFK
7h 35m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 10
3:33 pm - 7:49 amJFK-SJO
18h 16m1 stop
5:53 am - 12:48 amSJO-JFK
16h 55m1 stop
$309Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
4:21 pm - 12:45 pmEWR-SJO
22h 24m1 stop
12:59 am - 10:13 amSJO-EWR
7h 14m1 stop
$343Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
10:29 pm - 9:48 amJFK-SJO
13h 19m1 stop
11:56 pm - 7:07 amSJO-JFK
5h 11mnonstop
$345JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 17
1:27 pm - 12:09 amEWR-SJO
12h 42m1 stop
12:32 pm - 12:47 amSJO-EWR
10h 15m1 stop
$352Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 12
9:30 pm - 9:48 amJFK-SJO
14h 18m1 stop
11:56 pm - 7:07 amSJO-JFK
5h 11mnonstop
$355JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 14
5:17 pm - 8:44 pmJFK-SJO
5h 27mnonstop
9:44 pm - 4:46 amSJO-JFK
5h 02mnonstop
$218JetBlue
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Sun, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 27
4:10 am - 9:40 amJFK-SJO
7h 30mnonstop
4:55 pm - 1:10 amSJO-JFK
7h 15mnonstop
$248Avianca
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 7
11:20 am - 3:55 pmJFK-SJO
6h 35mnonstop
4:55 pm - 1:10 amSJO-JFK
7h 15mnonstop
$258Avianca
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Mon, Aug 26 - Thu, Dec 12
4:00 am - 9:10 amJFK-SJO
7h 10mnonstop
4:55 pm - 2:10 amSJO-JFK
7h 15mnonstop
$262Avianca
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
5:17 pm - 8:44 pmJFK-SJO
5h 27mnonstop
9:44 pm - 4:46 amSJO-JFK
5h 02mnonstop
$268JetBlue
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Sun, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 28
8:14 am - 11:42 amEWR-SJO
5h 28mnonstop
2:00 pm - 8:12 pmSJO-EWR
5h 12mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 4
8:22 am - 11:38 amEWR-SJO
5h 16mnonstop
12:44 pm - 8:01 pmSJO-EWR
5h 17mnonstop
$324United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 22
3:34 pm - 6:53 pmEWR-SJO
5h 19mnonstop
2:00 pm - 8:12 pmSJO-EWR
5h 12mnonstop
$482Air Montenegro
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Sat, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 15
5:04 pm - 8:19 pmEWR-SJO
5h 15mnonstop
7:15 am - 2:36 pmSJO-EWR
5h 21mnonstop
$770Lufthansa
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 30
8:20 am - 11:38 amEWR-SJO
5h 18mnonstop
7:15 am - 2:36 pmSJO-EWR
5h 21mnonstop
$831Lufthansa
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 14

Flights from New York to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to San José flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from New York to San José.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from New York to San José cost $92 and was between Newark Airport and San José. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. The average price for a return flight for this route is $221.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San José?

The average price of all flights from New York to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For New York to San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to San José is September, where tickets cost $315 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $656 and $495 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to San José, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to San José from New York were found on Spirit Airlines ($70) and JetBlue ($93), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($195) and JetBlue ($218).

Which airlines fly non-stop between New York and San José?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York to San José.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from New York to San José. They are JetBlue and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $119. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at JetBlue.

How many flights are there between New York and San José per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from New York and land in San José, with an average flight time of 5h 16m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and San José?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to San José take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to San José from New York is typically 5h 12m. The journey crosses a distance of 2,214 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York at 7:30 am and will be landing in San José at 10:42 am.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York to San José jets off at 6:35 pm and lands at 9:56 pm.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 49% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to San José

When to book flights from New York to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to San José

  • Does LaGuardia Airport offer any amenities for business travelers?

    To get some work done before your flight takes off, consider renting one of the 8 Jabbrrbox pods that are in Terminal B of LaGuardia Airport. These soundproof pods provide travelers with access to Wi-Fi, information regarding their flight, and maps of the airport’s terminals. Prices start at 15 USD for 30m.

  • Where can I eat at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    Ruby Tuesday can be found in the A3 Rotunda of Newark Liberty International Airport and serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Creperie Juliette is placed in Terminal C and has a French-inspired menu. For to-go options, head to either the Subway or Starbucks in Terminal B.

  • Can I use public transportation to get from Juan Santamaria International Airport to downtown San Jose?

    There is a public bus stop that is one block from Juan Santamaria International Airport and will take you directly to downtown San Jose in approximately 35m. One-way tickets are 600 CRC (approximately 1 USD), and the American dollar can be used to make purchases on the bus.

  • What are some nice hotels that are near Juan Santamaria International Airport?

    To stay somewhere casual and affordable, book a room at the Hotel Mango, which is less than a 10m drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport and an 8m drive from the Juan Santamaria Park. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton is a modern option that is only a 5m drive from the airport and a 9m drive from the popular Museo Historico Cultural Juan Santamaria.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to San José was $70 for a one-way ticket and $195 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to San José?

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the only airport in San José. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Newark Liberty Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to San José?

    JetBlue, Undisclosed Carrier, Delta, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to San José?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from New York to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to San José, Copa Airlines or JetBlue?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San José are Copa Airlines and JetBlue. With an average price for the route of $467 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. JetBlue is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $460 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $137 or less one-way and $367 or less round-trip.
  • There are currently four departure airports that service flights from New York to San Jose. New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are convenient options for travelers based in Manhattan, while LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is closer to Queens. If you’re leaving from New Jersey, consider flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) instead.
  • If you’re looking for a nonstop flight from New York to San Jose, consider traveling with United Airlines, as it is one of the only companies to have a nonstop route between these two cities. To fly with a budget-friendly airline, book your tickets through Spirit.
  • To relax and unwind before beginning a long day of traveling, grab an entry ticket for the Art & Lounge in Terminal B of Newark Liberty International Airport. This lounge has workstations, snacks, games for children, and several televisions, making it a convenient place to wait for your flight to board.
  • Need help with juggling all of your suitcases? Make a reservation with a SkyCap porter through the official Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) website. With this reservation, you will be provided with an employee to help grab your luggage and bring you to a private car to head to your final destination.
  • Although Costa Rica’s official currency is the Costa Rican colón, most businesses and taxis also accept American dollars. If you still need to exchange some cash before arriving in San Jose, go to the Global Exchange that is between baggage claims 3 and 5 in Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 88 reviews
8.0Boarding
8.2Crew
6.2Food
7.6Comfort
5.7Entertainment
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

There were multiple delays but JetBlue tried to make the boarding and departure process as quick and efficient as possible. The crew was as detached from reality as could be, meaning: not very friendly and just doing things by the numbers.

Jetblue needs to improve on Onboarding as it seems to always be behind on departing. It never leaves on time. I would recommend to have an earlier Onboarding in order to leave on time and respect your customers time as well.

40 minute delay before take off after boarding flight. Bright lights throughout night flight due Issues with light panels. In flight Entertainment nonfunctional

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

The staff at JFK were rude and unhelpful. I was harassed for the same bag that I used on my flight to jfk with no issues claiming it was the inappropriate size. The women then allowed my travel companion to board with the same size bag because they thought she was more “humble”. Also on the flight when informing the flight attendant that nationals no longer have to fill out the Bahamas immigration form my statement was met with eye rolling and attitude.

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Nice flight, nice crew but no cookie or napkin with my seltzer.

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

EWR terminal C United Club is great. Flight and everything else mediocre

737 Max was leaking water into the cabin through the windows. Overhead bins opened on landing. Bad bad plane.

Very bad , airplain had problem with engines , had to evacuate, had a delay on my trip for almost 4 hours , lost my rental car in london..

This recognisable no-frills airline gets me from point-A to point-B. I was able to get to Chicago without stress. The checked baggage collection and reclaim could be improved.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

The airplane was extremely hot the air conditioner wasn’t working I

Seats horrible. No way of getting comfortable . But flight ran smoothly

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Unfortunately not great, my flight was canceled with no notice given. I attempted to reach out to spirit airlines and have yet to receive any correspondence. I then had to book a new flight at two times the cost of the original.

The price is good but I feel that carry-on bag could be a little low and snacks prices

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/27Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 14mEWR-SJO
$70
9/11Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 33mEWR-SJO
$71
6/16Sun
nonstopJetBlue
5h 21mJFK-SJO
$93
8/22Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 15mEWR-SJO
$93
8/26Mon
1 stopAvianca
7h 45mJFK-SJO
$94
10/22Tue
1 stopAvianca
10h 30mJFK-SJO
$95
8/20Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 15mEWR-SJO
$138
11/9Sat
nonstopJetBlue
5h 29mJFK-SJO
$143
6/11Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
11h 26mJFK-SJO
$211
8/8Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
18h 50mJFK-SJO
$228

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Last minute flights from New York to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/9Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 18mEWR-SJO
6/13Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 23mSJO-EWR
$218
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 53mEWR-SJO
6/12Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 31mSJO-EWR
$237
6/8Sat
multi-stopAvianca
10h 30mJFK-SJO
6/13Thu
multi-stopAvianca
14h 35mSJO-JFK
$267
6/8Sat
multi-stopAvianca
7h 45mJFK-SJO
6/12Wed
nonstopAvianca
9h 15mSJO-JFK
$268
6/7Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
11h 26mJFK-SJO
6/10Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
7h 35mSJO-JFK
$300
6/7Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
18h 16mJFK-SJO
6/9Sun
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 55mSJO-JFK
$309
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 24mEWR-SJO
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 14mSJO-EWR
$343
6/11Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
13h 19mJFK-SJO
6/17Mon
nonstopJetBlue
5h 11mSJO-JFK
$345
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 42mEWR-SJO
6/12Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 15mSJO-EWR
$352
6/11Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
14h 18mJFK-SJO
6/14Fri
nonstopJetBlue
5h 11mSJO-JFK
$355

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Flights to San José

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - New York

Cabin classes:

$1,021
$1,066
$908
$221