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Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 11:13 pmSJO-EWR
9h 41m1 stop
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5:15 am - 11:33 amEWR-SJO
8h 18m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Sun, Jun 1
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11:32 am - 11:13 pmSJO-EWR
9h 41m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 10:27 amEWR-SJO
14h 32m1 stop
$202Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 1:35 amSJO-JFK
8h 30m1 stop
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6:55 am - 11:15 pmJFK-SJO
18h 20m2 stops
$217Avianca
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, May 31
Avianca Logo
3:05 pm - 2:15 amSJO-JFK
9h 10m2 stops
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3:35 am - 8:40 amJFK-SJO
7h 05m1 stop
$241Avianca
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 8
JetBlue Logo
1:54 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-JFK
5h 06mnonstop
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9:30 am - 12:49 pmJFK-SJO
5h 19mnonstop
$243JetBlue
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 12:46 amSJO-JFK
14h 00m1 stop
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2:17 am - 6:59 pmJFK-SJO
18h 42m1 stop
$261Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 2:01 pmSJO-JFK
7h 51m1 stop
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2:17 am - 7:35 amJFK-SJO
7h 18m1 stop
$269Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:24 pmSJO-EWR
10h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 12:26 pmEWR-SJO
22h 12m1 stop
$277United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 23
JetBlue Logo
1:54 pm - 9:00 pmSJO-JFK
5h 06mnonstop
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9:45 am - 1:05 pmJFK-SJO
5h 20mnonstop
$289JetBlue
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:53 pmSJO-EWR
9h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 10:11 amEWR-SJO
15h 33m1 stop
$291United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, Jul 29
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to New York

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
JetBlue

JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi and live TV on seatback screens.


JetBlue's Even More Space upgrade provides up to 7” extra legroom and priority security access.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with free meals and less crowded spaces.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding overhead bin space issues.

Airports
SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to navigate. Arrive early as security lines can vary.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
EWR

For a cost-effective trip from EWR to NYC, use public transportation via AirTrain and NJ Transit.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Travel between JFK and Manhattan via subway or train to avoid traffic and save money.

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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 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.

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Mark Chesnut

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

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Planning a trip from San José to New York? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San José to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San José to New York cost $198 and was between San José (SJO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $198.

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

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

For San José to New York, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to New York?

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $430 and $418 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to New York?

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, 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, you should book around 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from San José to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from San José to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to New York 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 San José to New York

  • What are the most popular layover cities for San Jose to New York flights?

    When traveling from San Jose to New York, the most common layover cities include Miami, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Zurich, Lima, Panama City, Mexico City, Cancun, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Bogota, Cartagena, Toronto, and Montreal. The layover cities vary from airline to airline and based on specific flight schedules.

  • Which other nearby cities can I travel to from John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    If you land at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), you can conveniently visit several nearby cities because the airport is a major transportation hub. You can travel to Ossining, Syracuse, Hudson, Albany, Buffalo, Watertown, and Yonkers. Buses, trains, taxis, and rental cars can conveniently get you to these places.

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from San Jose to New York?

    The most convenient way to catch your early morning flight is by booking a hotel nearby, especially if you live far from SJO. There are multiple budget hotels near the airport with convenient airport access. Airport Costa Rica B&B, Toucan Hostel, and Hotel Pacande offer both convenience and affordability.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from San Jose to New York?

    When you wish to travel sustainably from San Jose to New York, consider booking your flight with JetBlue. The carrier is committed to improving its fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft to prevent emitting about 550,000 metric tons of carbon annually. The airline has also invested in improved baggage handling to reduce its weight. The carrier boasts multiple environmental awards.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to New York was $132 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and New York?

    Yes

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

    San José is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

    JetBlue, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to New York?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to New York?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to New York 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 $385 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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?

    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 with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to New York?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $245 or less one-way and $447 or less round-trip.
  • You'll depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) when traveling from San Jose to New York. Multiple airlines fly from this airport to New York, including JetBlue, Delta, Avianca, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica, Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Volaris.
  • If you want a little extra legroom with your Economy seat ticket, multiple airlines flying from San Jose to New York have comfy seating. Look for Economy with Frontier, Volaris Costa Rica, and Volaris Airlines. Also, you can check out Blue Basic with JetBlue. These airlines give you the convenience of extra legroom with an Economy ticket.
  • The benefit of booking Economy Class with United Airlines is that it allows you to upgrade to Business or First Class at a lower cost than what is charged in the initial booking. If you are interested in upgrading your economy seat to Business or First Class, inquire with the airline first regarding the availability of the service.
  • All flights from San Jose to New York offer accessible services. Therefore, passengers with limited mobility shouldn't worry about their air trips. For instance, when you book your air ticket with Avianca Airlines, remember to make a special request in advance for arrangements. The carrier has a well-trained team to care for you from check-in to deplaning.
  • Frontier Airlines is your best bet when traveling from San Jose to New York with your pet. The carrier believes that pets are an important part of your life and are thus committed to giving them seamless and comfortable air travel. In addition to welcoming cats and dogs, the airline invites service animals, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits into the cabin. The charges are reasonable.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New York

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Direct returns

New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Tuesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Wednesday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Thursday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Friday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Saturday

JetBlue

JetBlue

Sunday

JetBlue

JetBlue

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to New York

 
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1414 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

2.0 MediocreCec, Apr 2025PTY - IAD
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We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

Flight attendant -José? - was over the top friendly and professional. Beautiful new plane with lie flat seats in Business (worth it!)

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Very punctual. Comfortable plane and great entertainment options. The staff was very nice.

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The inflight system with their wifi is a hot mess and doesn't work. Separately they do, but when you try to do theoretically simple things like pair a device for control it all falls apart

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

Like the space, did not like the snack options, there was no power outlet in seats, no entertainment, no flyfi.

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

We had an 8 hr delay so it was not good

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

The reservation was cancelled after a day and a half due to family reasons. There was no flight from Newark to Orlando 03.01.2025. Very bad customer service. Never use again.

Overall good experience for the price. Thank you for making travel affordable.

The seats were comfortable and not as tight as i would have expected. Would have been nice to be able to recline my seat, which was not available. Some form of free snacks and drink option would be appreciated as well, even just a water and small bag of crackers would have been better than nothing at all.

Be quiet! Why do they have to keep talking BS over the microphone?? Enough!

Bad seats. Very uncomfortable. Crew was fine. Too much upcsharging

Don't charge so much for the luggage. Bis so much

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