Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from New York to San José
The cheapest flights right now
New York – San Jose
Outbound – May 12, 2027
direct
5h 17m Return – May 18, 2027
direct
5h 23m $602
2 days ago
New York – San Jose
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
7h 52m PTY
Return – Nov 20, 2026
1 stop
7h 49m PTY
$412
3 days ago
New York – San Jose
Outbound – May 12, 2027
1 stop
7h 7m MIA
Return – May 18, 2027
1 stop
8h 35m MIA
$506
2 days ago
New York – San Jose
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
direct
5h 28m Return – Nov 20, 2026
direct
5h 4m $504
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$395
Average price of a round trip
$468
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
6h38
A flight from New York to San José takes on average 6h38.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San José is September.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
October
Oct
$304
November
Nov
$279
December
Dec
$711
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$553
March
Mar
$347
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$261
June
Jun
$322
July
Jul
$466
August
Aug
$335
September
Sep
$360
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to San José
Check out our tips for booking your flight to San José (Costa Rica) from New York (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is February, with an average flight ticket price of $244 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of March, August and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 16 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Copa Airlines. A ticket from the airline Copa Airlines to San José costs on average $426.
The airlines that offer the most flights are JetBlue and JetBlue.
Price of flight tickets from New York to San José
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $395 to $589
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $468
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of February
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Skyports Spb. (QNY)
East 34th St. Heliport (TSS)
Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
local time :
New York is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In New York, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 18°C.
The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, West 30th St. Heliport, LaGuardia, Skyports Spb., East 34th St. Heliport, Downtown Manhattan Heliport and Teterboro
destination info :
San José, Costa Rica
airports :
San José-Juan-Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
San José-Tobías Bolaños Airport (SYQ)
local time :
San José is in the country Costa Rica, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San José, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 23°C.
The city of San José has 2 airport(s): San José-Juan-Santamaría and San José-Tobías Bolaños
Useful info about San José
What is the least touristic period to go to San José?
If you want to visit San José during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.
What is the most popular time to travel to San José?
In San José, the most popular month is March. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from New York to San José?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 16 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to San José is Friday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between New York and San José?
When you leave, you can leave from John F. Kennedy or LaGuardia, and you will arrive at San José-Juan-Santamaría.
How to reach New York airport from the city centre?
The airport John F. Kennedy is located 24 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 km, LaGuardia is located 15 km, Skyports Spb. is located 4 km, East 34th St. Heliport is located 5 km, Downtown Manhattan Heliport is located 1 km or Teterboro is located 15 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from New York to San José?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between New York and San José?
In summer, the average temperature is 20°C in San José and 24°C in New York. The average rainfall in summer is 548 mm in San José and 134 mm in New York. In summer, it is warmer in New York and it rains less in New York. In winter, it is colder in San José and it rains more in New York.
