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C$152 Cheap Flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy

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Cheapest dealC$259
Cheapest monthMay
Average flight duration5 hours
Most popular airlineDelta

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Flight deals from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$301. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.C$152 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jan. 28.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Jan. 28, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$152, select.
New York.C$152 per passenger.Departing Sun., Dec. 14.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun., Dec. 14, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$152, select.
New York.C$202 per passenger.Departing Wed., Oct. 28.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Oct. 28, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$202, select.
New York.C$202 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 18.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Nov. 18, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$202, select.
New York.C$204 per passenger.Departing Fri., Aug. 14.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri., Aug. 14, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$204, select.
New York.C$204 per passenger.Departing Fri., May 22.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri., May 22, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$204, select.
New York.C$204 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jun. 3.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Jun. 3, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$204, select.
New York.C$205 per passenger.Departing Wed., Feb. 4.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Feb. 4, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$205, select.
New York.C$205 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 16.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Sep. 16, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$205, select.
New York.C$211 per passenger.Departing Fri., Feb. 6.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri., Feb. 6, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$211, select.
New York.C$211 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 30.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri., Jan. 30, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$211, select.
New York.C$213 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 25.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Mar. 25, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$213, select.
New York.C$239 per passenger.Departing Sat., Jul. 25.One-way flight with Viva.Outbound indirect flight with Viva, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat., Jul. 25, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$239, select.
New York.C$240 per passenger.Departing Mon., Dec. 15.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon., Dec. 15, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$240, select.
New York.C$247 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 8.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Apr. 8, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$247, select.
New York.C$299 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 4.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed., Mar. 4, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$299, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in December.
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San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy is C$259. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy.
jetBlue flies direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of December 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to New York John F. Kennedy is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York John F. Kennedy but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca and jetBlue offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • 5 hours is the average length of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. New York is 2 hours ahead of San Jose and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport start at 09:00 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The latest flight is the 23:59 option with JetBlue Airways. Overall, there are 6 services every week between SJO and JFK.

  • Popular months like July or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.

  • If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between SJO and JFK:

    • Tocumen International Airport

    • Orlando International Airport

    • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

  • Before getting your cheap ticket from SJO to JFK, check if you need a visa to enter United States. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is C$152. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$259. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap flight tickets from SJO to JFK by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flight tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from SJO to JFK every day.

  • Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The journey from central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near SJO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 48 minutes.

  • Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit New York in May.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SJO to JFK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about New York

  • Start your New York trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from SJO to JFK, check out our range of hotel options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are popular attractions which should be on every New York itinerary.

  • Check out your options for flying into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA). They're other international airports serving New York.

Complete your New York trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've locked in your cheap ticket to John F. Kennedy International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in New York.

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