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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 2:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:59 pm and lands at 11:34 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 35m, covering 2,210 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José range from $392 to $646, with an average of $512 over the past 12 months. Anything below $392 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $512 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $306 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $538 for nonstop.

JetBlue is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $47–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $426 to $4,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $298, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 42% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $489 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $42.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only JetBlue operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José.

Flying via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 7h 24m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 7h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

San José is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There is a bus service operated by TUASA and their line 200 Alajuela that makes the trip from the airport to the downtown area in about 31 minutes. Another option for travelers is to take one of the many taxis you'll find outside of the terminal buildings that can have you in the downtown area in about 17 minutes.

One of the best ways to get rejuvenated and refreshed after a long flight is to utilize the shower facilities you will find in the arrivals hall of this airport.

There are a couple of hotels that sit right across from the terminal building at the airport. Both the Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela and the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela offer locations right down the road from the terminal, and they each offer shuttle service between the airport and the hotel.

This airport features roughly nine different rental car companies that operate here, and all of these companies have a customer service counter just past the customs checkpoint adjacent to the baggage claim area in the arrivals hall of the airport.