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$163 Find Cheap Flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$268
Typical prices: $288-$424
Avianca
Wed 5/20Mon 5/25
SJO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$282
Typical prices: $306-$484
JetBlue
Thu 4/30Tue 5/5
SJO - JFK • Non-stop
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SJO's self-check-in kiosks speed up boarding pass pickup.
Use the JFK AirTrain to avoid traffic and save money.
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Cheapest • from $268 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $250 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 7h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl (SJO-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to John F Kennedy Intl 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25
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3:10 pm - 1:15 am
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JFK
8h 05m
1 stop
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3:00 am - 8:45 am
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
$268Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
1 stop
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3:35 am - 8:45 am
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7h 10m
1 stop
$277Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
1 stop
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3:35 am - 11:30 am
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9h 55m
1 stop
$278Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
1 stop
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3:00 am - 8:45 am
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7h 45m
1 stop
$279Avianca
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
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3:35 am - 11:30 am
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9h 55m
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$281Avianca
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 5
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11:59 pm - 7:00 am
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5h 01mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 10:14 pm
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5h 29mnonstop
$282JetBlue
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 29
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
1 stop
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3:35 am - 8:45 am
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7h 10m
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$283Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
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3:35 am - 11:30 am
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$286Avianca
Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
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3:35 am - 8:45 am
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7h 10m
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$288Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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3:10 pm - 2:05 am
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8h 55m
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$291Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $415 and $406 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $313, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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

 
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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.

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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 seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$163
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to John F Kennedy Intl 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $163 for a one-way ticket and $268 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at New York John F Kennedy Airport, also known as New York John F Kennedy Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to New York are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $338 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 $392 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from San José 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and JFK 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from San José 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $327 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Saturday

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to New York. 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 San José to John F Kennedy Intl? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8271 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

10.0 ExcellentGrace, Feb 2026
LAX - JFK
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The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

I went to washroom twice and once there was no toilet seat cover and the other no toilet paper at all. I don't think it was ever replenished or checked before we boarded as it was very early on in the flight.

Premium economy is like the forgotten class. Aside from meal service never saw a flight attendant. Any additional beverages required going to the very back of the plane to request and there was rarely an attendant there. Seat leg / foot rest hardly elevates and not well suite for someone under 5’6. Bulky armrests

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

For some reason, I couldn't choose my seat. The airline gave me a seat when I got there. Not happy about that. Otherwise, everything else was great!

One of the best airlines that I flew on, the flight attendants were very attentive and professional.

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

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.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Very smooth flight, good legroom with the "even more room" seats. Entertainment choice was excellent, wifi on board, plane was modern. Pilot got a round of applause for a smooth landing in very blustery conditions. Love flying with them. Check in was OK too. We were too early so we had to wait until groundstaff showed up 3hrs before the flight.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They initially informed us that the flight was delayed, but only after waiting an hour for updates. In any event, the flight was canceled, but the way it was handled was really poor and egregious. I feel they handled the situation of informing travelers very irresponsibly. I sat in a wheelchair at the airport for over four hours before finally being told that the flight was canceled.

Horribly rude check in at airport, worst in 25 years of flying. All over a simple issue they could have googled to resolve.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

Too many long delays with JetBlue. Worst major airline that serves JFK but unfortunately I keep going back because of the prices.

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

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.

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 handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

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.

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