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$98 Find Cheap Flights from New York to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $307-$504
Avianca
Mon 3/2Wed 3/4
JFK - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$273
Typical prices: $330-$523
JetBlue
Thu 3/5Wed 3/18
JFK - SJO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from New York to San José (NYC-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to San José

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 11:40 pm
JFK
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SJO
9h 35m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 1:35 pm
SJO
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JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$269Avianca
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 12:21 pm
LGA
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SJO
18h 01m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:36 pm
SJO
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LGA
21h 11m
1 stop
$270United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Apr 21
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 11:30 pm
JFK
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SJO
9h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 1:15 am
SJO
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JFK
8h 05m
1 stop
$272Avianca
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
JetBlue Logo
9:31 am - 1:50 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:40 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 55mnonstop
$273JetBlue
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m
1 stop
$273Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 23
JetBlue Logo
9:34 am - 12:53 pm
JFK
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SJO
5h 19mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 pm - 6:39 am
SJO
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JFK
4h 54mnonstop
$274JetBlue
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 10:24 am
LGA
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SJO
17h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 11:30 am
SJO
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LGA
9h 55m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 10:24 am
JFK
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SJO
16h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:11 am
SJO
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JFK
18h 21m
1 stop
$277American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:22 pm
LGA
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:48 pm
SJO
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LGA
9h 17m
1 stop
$280Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
7:07 am - 11:30 am
EWR
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SJO
5h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 5:31 am
SJO
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EWR
5h 03mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to San José flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York 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 to San José departing in March.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to San José costs $252 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and San José (SJO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other New York-San José routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and San José (SJO).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York 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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $650 and $580 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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 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 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 to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to San José

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and 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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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% 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.
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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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $269 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, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 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?

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

  • 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, 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 $372 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $470 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $170 or less one-way and $414 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.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to San José?

 
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New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York

Monday

JetBlue

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Tuesday

JetBlue

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Wednesday

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Thursday

JetBlue

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Friday

JetBlue

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Saturday

JetBlue

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Sunday

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Reviews of the 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1555 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

6.0 GoodOluwaseyi, Feb 2026
PTY - POS
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Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Same thing as flight from Pheonix to Newark. Uograded and Promised extra leg room and when I got to the seat it had none.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

Aircraft was noisy, old and never dimmed the lights on a night flight even on business class! I flew 17 times on United and probably another 40 on other airlines United USA /Europe flights were the worst to include luggage delayed once going to europe and once coming back

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

More comfortable seats, free snacks and soft drinks, some sort of entertainment or WiFi.

They cancelled my flight last minute, forcing me to rebook with another airline.

My flight was at 11:34am at February 4th don’t know the names of the crew, but they were the best, My first great flight. Loved it 😊🥰 Thank you!!

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

Flight was cancelled. But kayak thought it was still on time.

A bottled or canned drink, whether water or soda would have been appreciated upon settling in and flying, without being charged for it.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

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