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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating San José to New York flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flights from San José to New York usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to New York:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $303 round-trip via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP), compared to $474 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from San José to New York most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 10% 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 18% on the San José to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 1 minute.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San José to New York flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 12:44 pm and lands at 5:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:28 pm and lands at 4:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $413. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to New York takes 5h 11m, covering 2,214 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $2,626. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to New York are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $255.

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

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.

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 8h 06m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from San José to New York range from $305 to $563, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.