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

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 6:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:13 pm and lands at 8:17 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 04m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 5h 04m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $294 to $503, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $383. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $300 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $413 for nonstop.

JetBlue is the only airline operating San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $404 to $3,115. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $320, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Night 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.

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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 28% of one-stop connections
• San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) 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 San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $416, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 09m, compared with 7h 24m via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and 7h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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 in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.