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$192 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$438
Typical prices: $255-$471
Avianca
Wed 11/11Sat 11/14
JFK - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$450
Typical prices: $255-$393
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Thu 9/3Tue 9/8
JFK - SJO • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with JetBlue. Average duration is 5h 27m
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Cheapest • Avg $362 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José (JFK-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
Avianca Logo
2:45 am - 9:35 am
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SJO
7h 50m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 2:00 pm
SJO
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JFK
8h 00m
1 stop
$438Avianca
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7
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3:05 pm - 11:40 pm
JFK
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SJO
9h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 2:00 pm
SJO
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JFK
7h 55m
1 stop
$439Avianca
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4
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9:06 am - 12:33 pm
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SJO
5h 27mnonstop
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2:02 pm - 9:59 am
SJO
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JFK
17h 57m
1 stop
$440JetBlue
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:00 am - 11:54 am
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SJO
7h 54m
1 stop
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1:19 pm - 12:59 am
SJO
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JFK
9h 40m
1 stop
$443Delta
Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:30 pm - 1:05 pm
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SJO
18h 35m
1 stop
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2:30 pm - 12:59 am
SJO
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JFK
9h 29m
1 stop
$444Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
Avianca Logo
2:45 am - 9:35 am
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SJO
7h 50m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:15 pm - 1:15 am
SJO
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JFK
8h 00m
1 stop
$446Avianca
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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3:00 am - 8:45 am
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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JFK
8h 55m
1 stop
$447Avianca
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:20 am - 9:35 am
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SJO
8h 15m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 1:35 pm
SJO
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JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$448Avianca
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15
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3:35 am - 11:30 am
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SJO
9h 55m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
SJO
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8h 55m
1 stop
$449Avianca
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 31
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1:30 am - 1:15 am
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SJO
25h 45m
1 stop
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2:20 am - 12:20 am
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20h 00m
1 stop
$450Viva
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José departing in November.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to New York John F Kennedy Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José is October, where tickets cost $304 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $577 and $573 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $414 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$192
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José flights

  • What are some transportation options to get from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to the San Juan area?

    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.

  • What type of facilities and amenities does the Juan Santamaria International Airport offer to passengers to help them get feeling better after a long flight from New York?

    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.

  • Are there any hotels close to the Juan Santamaria International 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.

  • Is it possible to rent cars at the Juan Santamaria International Airport, and if so, where will I find the rental car companies?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José was $192 for a one-way ticket and $438 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to San José on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to San José are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $448 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $385 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 John F Kennedy Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $295 or less one-way and $615 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers that want to find a way to get from the New York City area to the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) without taking their own car should consider riding on the Long Island Railroad offerings. You can make the trip from the New York Penn Station to the Jamaica Station where travelers can take the airport's AirTrain the rest of the way to the terminal. The total travel time for this trip is around 33 minutes.
  • For those passages who plan on driving themselves to John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most convenient and cost-effective places to park your car is at the Federal Circle Station, where parking rates on a daily basis are quite low, and you can easily get to the terminal building on the AirTrain after parking your vehicle.
  • When passengers are looking to kill a little time before a long flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport, a great way to unwind is to get a massage at XpressSpa. You will find locations near Gates 3 and 6 of Terminal 1.
  • For passengers that have limited mobility or disabilities who will be traveling through the John F. Kennedy International Airport, some of the facilities and services this airport offers to assist these passengers include accessible drinking fountains in all terminals, wheelchair-accessible restrooms in every terminal, and the AIRA system to assist visually impaired passengers.
  • Mothers who are nursing infants and traveling from the John F. Kennedy International Airport will love to hear that this airport offers 13 different areas for these moms. These include nursing pods and rooms in every terminal building of the airport.

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