Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from New York to San José

Cheapest flight tickets

$394

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$452

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

6h20

A flight from New York to San José takes on average 6h20.

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?

* 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 May, with an average flight ticket price of $254 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of August, July and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 169 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Avianca. A ticket from the airline Avianca to San José costs on average $405.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Avianca and Avianca.

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 $394 to $677
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $452
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
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 :

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 :

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 August. 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 169 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 25 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 5% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from New York to San José is Sunday.

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, it is warmer in San José and it rains less in San José. In winter, it is colder in San José and it rains more in San José.

Prepare your stay in San José

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