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San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL)
Cheapest • Avg $325 (round-trip)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Shortest trip • 7h 41m (one-way)
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José flights

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What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) are the most popular layovers for the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via FLL or SAL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

Flights via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $325. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) had the shortest average connection time for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José layovers at 272 minutes over the past 3 months.

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to 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 Tobias Bolanos Intl (SYQ).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José pass through?

    Connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José most commonly pass through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • What popular places can I visit in San José?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 39m and 7h 41m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to San José?

    Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 7h 41m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and San José?

    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.

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