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Cheap Flights from San José to New York

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Rochester
Rochester
8h 32m2 stops
from $386per person
Buffalo
7h 52m2 stops
from $386per person
Albany
Albany
7h 30m2 stops
from $391per person
Syracuse
Syracuse
7h 54m2 stops
from $391per person
New York
4h 55mNonstop
from $431per person
Islip
Islip
8h 06m2 stops
from $862per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to New York State flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from San José to New York State recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San José to New York State on KAYAK in the last week:

• Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) from $386
• Albany Intl (ALB) from $428
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) from $431

How do fares into airports in New York State compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into New York State from San José are:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) (avg. price $414)
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (avg. price $449)
• Syracuse Hancock Intl (SYR) (avg. price $533)

Are flights from San José to New York State cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San José to New York State are about 49% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $474 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from San José to New York State?

February is typically the cheapest month to fly from San José to New York State, with round-trip fares averaging $343. July and August are usually the most expensive, averaging $585 and $562, respectively.

How do fares from San José to New York State vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from San José to New York State and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 17% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from San José to New York State?

It's cheapest to fly to New York State in the evening with average prices of $428. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $528.

What's the best time to book a flight from San José to New York State?

Book your flights 14 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 13% compared to booking at the last minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for San José to New York State flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$219
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San José to Rochester

Your San José to New York State flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San José to New York State?

    Fares from San José to New York State are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $367 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch fare changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San José to New York State?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San José to New York State have typically cost between $367 and $628.

  • What are the main airports serving New York State?

    New York State has 24 airports. 76% of KAYAK users choose New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) as their arrival airport.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from San José to New York State?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • JetBlue

  • Which destinations in New York State can I fly nonstop from San José?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from San José to just one destination in New York State: New York.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San José to New York State?

    Yes, nonstop flights from San José to New York State average $542 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) (avg. price $307)
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (avg. price $309)
    • Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) (avg. price $378)

  • How long is a flight from San José to New York State?

    Nonstop flights from San José to New York State take 5h 10m on average. All flights fly into New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • Which cabin classes are available from San José to New York State?

    On flights from San José to New York State you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around New York State?

    New York State is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Times Square
    • New York City Center
    • Madison Square Garden
    • Rockefeller Center

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San José to New York State?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San José to New York State departs at 9:05 am and the latest leaves at 11:59 pm. Nonstop flights take about 5h 10m.

Your guide to booking San José to New York State flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 14 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 13% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in July will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 17% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into New York LaGuardia (LGA) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, the most popular destination in New York State. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Brooklyn, Queens and Niagara Falls.
  • Time or money? If speed matters most, fly from San José to New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). If you're after the lowest fares, New York LaGuardia (LGA) is usually your best bet.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to New York

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to New York? 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1554 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Crew
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We were made to check our carry-on luggage because it did not fit the measurements. That’s what we were told, but I saw plenty of carry-on luggage on the plane that was the same size as ours

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We were made to check our carry-on luggage because it did not fit the measurements. That’s what we were told, but I saw plenty of carry-on luggage on the plane that was the same size as ours

Flight Crew Review The crew was absolutely amazing from start to finish! They were friendly, professional, attentive, and genuinely made the flight feel comfortable and enjoyable. Every interaction was pleasant, and they went above and beyond to make sure passengers were taken care of. You could really tell that they cared about providing great service. I truly appreciate their kindness and professionalism and would be happy to fly with this crew again!

stood in line to check in luggage for nearly an hour. very poor service and not excusable

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

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

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

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

Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

I was fortunate enough to have an entire row to myself and that was the highlight. Unfortunately, the flight was really turbulent which had no impact on how effective the crew was. However, I am disabled and should have boarded the flight first, but that wasn't the case. They also decided to take my bag at the gate because I had one too many and upon my picking it up at JFK it along with my rollator had been damaged. I am a vegan so the didn't have a proper meal for me and I was unable to view the entertainment because I didn't receive a set of headphones and if I needed to supply my own I wasn't made aware of that either. The crew was great, but overall everything was pretty lackluster.

Good flight, even though there was a delay, still got back on time

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

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

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?

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

I’m still in Boston and I was supposed to be home yesterday at 2:30pm

Fort Lauderdale doesn't have Priority Security line so why was such option available for purchase? I need a refund back

Not good - we boarded and taxied for an hour before they told us there were technical issues with the plane. They told us we were going to need to deplane, parked back at the gate but then didn’t tell us we didn’t have to anymore. There was just a lot of uncertainties with poor communication.

3.5 hour delay because of “mundane” mx issue. Aircraft had to be towed 3 times.

Overall great experience, though my screen for entertainment was not working and I could see that others were.

My flight was poor because I haven't taken it yet. And you should know this since I had to rebook for a later flight through YOU. In addition to getting absolutely NONE of my money back, you have the audacity to be ignorant of your own operations. I am thoroughly pissed.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Boarding was done extremely poorly, with huge crowds gate loiterers blocking people from boarding, multiple lines of people trying to merge into one line. One of the male flight attendants who was doing drink service was not happy about having to let a passenger back to their seat and was unnecessarily sassy about it. I thought he was pretty entitled and not a great ambassador for JetBlue

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

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

All good. Flight crew was super friendly at the end of a long day

I have generally had positive experiences with American Airlines (outside a handful of delayed flights), which is why I wanted to share this feedback constructively. On my recent flight, my travel experience was extremely uncomfortable because my seat mate significantly encroached into my assigned seat space for the duration of the flight. As a result, I was forced to sit partially sideways, with much of my shoulder and upper body extending into the aisle. Unfortunately, my back still hurts from maintaining that awkward position.I recognize that this is a sensitive and challenging issue for airlines and cabin crews to address. Everyone deserves to travel with dignity and respect, and I understand that individual circumstances can vary. However, fairness also requires that all passengers have reasonable access to the seat space they have paid for. When one passenger's use of space substantially impacts another passenger's ability to sit safely and comfortably, there should be a practical solution available.I appreciate the complexities involved, but I hope American Airlines will continue exploring ways to ensure that all passengers can travel comfortably and equitably. This experience detracted significantly from what should have been a routine flight.

Im reviewing a flight that hasn’t even taken off because it’s been delayed for almost 5 hours. Amazing. Great time. No vouchers. Nothing. Thanks.

Terrible experience flying with American Airlines. Too many delays and cancellations.

When I'm on a 5hr 22 minute flight I expect food to be purchased. Especially when American makes a very tight connection time where u have to run to make the long flight. Chips and nuts are unacceptable and being told you should be in first class to get a meal is also unacceptable. I didn't change the flight times American Airlines did.

Flight attendants on American Airlines are rude very harsh with their time of voice. Nearly identical experience as spirit airlines. However, from Spirit Airlines, you expect this level of mediocre service. You do not expect this from the big three..

The plane had maintenance issues and didn't leave after 72 hours

The staff were very nice! However when our first flight got delayed an hour, the second connection flight was not delayed and the layover was only 40 minutes. When we rushed and made it to our gate for the connection flight, the gate said it had moved to another section of the airport. We barley made it to the connection flight, and overall we were very stressed. We asked about taking a later time for the second connection flight, but the other option was much later and we would have to wait at the airport for 9+ hours. I just wish American Airlines could have moved the second connection flight to a later time too for its customers, and thank you for taking the time to read my review.

Flight was canceled and then rescheduled on another flight. Paid for first class but moved to the back of the plane. Then put up in the worst/dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. American Airlines should be ashamed of putting their passengers/customers in a place that filthy.

The flight was on time, boarding process good. Good value flight.

Better seats, allow us to upgrade, terrible website, poor telephone service, better equipment

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

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.

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

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

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.

Same experience, very poor food, drinks or entertainment while flying. There are some products offered to buy but only using debit or credit cards . No friendly for seniors or people without cards.

Poor In food , poor in entertainment , passengers don’t get for free not even water

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