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Cheapest flight tickets

$131

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

Average price of a round trip

$347

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

Flight duration

6h37

A flight from New York to San José takes on average 6h37.

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 $243 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of August, February and July.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 43 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Spirit Airlines. A ticket from the airline Spirit Airlines to San José costs on average $348.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

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 $131 to $646
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $347
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: March
info departure city :
New York, USA
airports :
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
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 6°C, with a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 8°C.

The city of New York (NYC) has 7 airport(s): John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, West 30th St. Heliport, 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 19°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 29°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 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 43 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 7 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 22% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. 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, LaGuardia is located 15 km, West 30th St. Heliport is located 4 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 569 mm in San José and 131 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.

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