Cheap flights from New York to San José (JFK–SJO)
United States
Costa Rica
Avianca Costa Rica and JetBlue Airways fly New York to San José (JFK–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,560 km (2,210 mi).
- From
- JFK
- New York
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- LR · B6
- Cheapest fare found
- $182 one-way
- Distance
- 3,560 km (2,210 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 2 hours behind
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New York to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $182 for October 2026 on JetBlue Airways (1 stop). Nonstop from $225.
- Oct ’26$182
- Nov ’26$240
- Dec ’26$278
- Jan ’27$225
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly JFK–SJO
For New York JFK to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), October 2026 had the lowest fare found ($182). Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 2 hours back on landing at SJO.
New York to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from New York JFK to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From $182 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on JetBlue Airways with 1 stop; nonstop from $225 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly JFK–SJO direct?
Avianca Costa Rica and JetBlue Airways.
What is the cheapest month to fly JFK–SJO?
October 2026, at $182; the dearest month found was $278.
What is the time difference between New York and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind New York: a JFK departure at noon is 10:00 local time in SJO.
San José to New York: the return flight (SJO–JFK)
All 2 airlines also fly SJO–JFK nonstop.
Airlines flying JFK–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (JFK time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avianca Costa Rica LR | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
 JetBlue Airways B6 | — | low-cost | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying JFK–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Miami (MIA) with
American Airlines: 3,560 km (2,210 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with JetBlue Airways: 3,560 km (2,210 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Charlotte (CLT) with American Airlines: 3,690 km (2,300 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
- Via Atlanta (ATL) with
Delta Air Lines: 3,850 km (2,390 mi) flown, 8% further than nonstop. - Via Panama City (PTY) with
Copa Airlines: 4,090 km (2,540 mi) flown, 15% further than nonstop.
JFK–SJO route map
More from New York and San José
Other arrivals in Costa Rica
Also nonstop from JFK, nearest to SJO first (straight-line distance):
- JFK–LIR: Liberia · 161 km (100 mi) from SJO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK (JFK), New York. In our data, 76 airlines fly nonstop from JFK to 173 destinations.
View JFK airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs New York
San José is warmer than New York in 10 months and cooler in 1; the biggest gap is in January (28°C against 4°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 18°C in New York.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| New York | 4° | 6° | 10° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 18° | 12° | 7° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and New York City (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, New York to San José
New York and San José are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from JFK, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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