Cheap Flights from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

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Cheap Flights from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed, 3 Sep. - Sun, 7 Sep.
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
AU$481 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$481
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 7 Sep., priced at AU$481 found 4 days ago
Delta
Wed, 3 Sep. - Sun, 7 Sep.
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
AU$495 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$495
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 7 Sep., priced at AU$495 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, 20 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
LGA
New York
SJO
San José
AU$512 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$512
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 20 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$512 found 6 days ago
United
Sun, 21 Sep. - Mon, 29 Sep.
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
AU$526 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$526
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Mon, 29 Sep., priced at AU$526 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, 20 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
LGA
New York
SJO
San José
AU$536 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$536
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 20 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$536 found 6 days ago
United
Sat, 20 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
AU$543 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$543
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 20 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$543 found 6 days ago
United
Sun, 21 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
AU$558 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$558
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$558 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, 19 Aug. - Sat, 23 Aug.
EWR
New York
SJO
San José
AU$563 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$563
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 19 Aug. from New York to San José, returning Sat, 23 Aug., priced at AU$563 found 2 days ago
Copa
Wed, 3 Sep. - Sun, 7 Sep.
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
AU$589 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$589
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, 3 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 7 Sep., priced at AU$589 found 4 days ago
avianca
Sun, 21 Sep. - Sun, 28 Sep.
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
AU$663 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$663
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep. from New York to San José, returning Sun, 28 Sep., priced at AU$663 found 2 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$296 - AU$440 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San José route information
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, Copa, United, avianca
Return price
AU$481
Distance
3531 km

NYC to SJO Flights

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to SJO?
Round-trip journeys from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) start from AU$481. This figure is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — make your booking ASAP to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you incur a fee differs between airlines. If you do need to cancel your holiday, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to SJO flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to SJO?
The flight distance from New York to San Jose is 3 600 kilometres. Pack yourself a drink, a few snacks and an interesting novel to read. Keep yourself busy in the air and time will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
A popular choice with many frequent travellers, United Airlines (UA) operates 39 flights every month from New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to SJO. Pick the one that fits with your travel plans and book your seat today.
Are New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between New York, NY (NYC-All Airports) and Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines advertise their prices up to 12 months before the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to pounce when fare prices drop.

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