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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.

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

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers free seat selection

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

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

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

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 $497 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$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 and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 40% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $432 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 48 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:06 am and lands at 2:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:16 am and lands at 2:48 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $470. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 32m, 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.

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 $229, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 09m, compared with 7h 25m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 7h 30m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

San José is 2 hours 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.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José range from $352 to $625, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

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.