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Cheap New York - San José flight offers

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United
Thu, 07/02 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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United
Thu, 07/09 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 5 days ago
from $208
United
Wed, 07/08 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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United
Fri, 07/17 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 14 days ago
from $259
United
Mon, 07/13 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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United
Fri, 07/17 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 8 days ago
from $268
Avianca
Fri, 07/31 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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Avianca
Sun, 08/02 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $290
United
Sun, 07/12 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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United
Sun, 07/19 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 2 days ago
from $296
Avianca
Sat, 08/01 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
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Avianca
Fri, 08/07 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 5 days ago
from $347
United
Tue, 07/07 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Thu, 07/16 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 3 days ago
from $365
American Airlines
Fri, 01/08 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 5 days ago
from $74
United
Sun, 07/26 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct

Price found 13 days ago
from $87
United
Thu, 07/02 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Thu, 07/09 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 5 days ago
from $208
United
Wed, 07/08 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Fri, 07/17 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 14 days ago
from $259
United
Mon, 07/13 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Fri, 07/17 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 8 days ago
from $268
Avianca
Fri, 07/31 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Avianca
Sun, 08/02 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found Yesterday
from $290
United
Sun, 07/12 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Sun, 07/19 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 2 days ago
from $296
Avianca
Sat, 08/01 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
Avianca
Fri, 08/07 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 5 days ago
from $347
United
Tue, 07/07 (NYC) New York City -> (SJO) San José
Direct
United
Thu, 07/16 (SJO) San José -> (NYC) New York City
Direct

Price found 3 days ago
from $365

Info about flights from New York to San José

Some useful info about flights from New York to San José to help you plan your next trip

Best price last 15 days $87
Average flight duration 5h 20m
Cheapest month October
Average number of flights per week 12
First flight time 00:30
Last flight time 23:50
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Top airlines on the route New York - San José

Airlines providing flights to San José from New York

How to get the best price from New York to San José?

Depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book, fares between New York City and San José can differ a lot.

$87 is the lowest fare found in the past 15 days.

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Planning flights between New York City and San José? Don’t forget the airport options

Especially when flying to medium or large cities, it's worth checking all possible airport combinations before booking.

  • Airports in New York City: 3 airports are listed in New York City - John F. Kennedy, La Guardia, Newark.
  • Airports in San José: Other arrival options include Tobias Bolanos.

Check for differences in transport costs to and from each airport — they affect your total spend. Choosing the right airport can make a real difference in price and timing.

Flights from New York City to San José - Juan Santamaria International

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Other popular destinations

Thinking about traveling to Costa Rica? Other users also viewed: Liberia, Limon, Quepos, San José, Tamarindo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York to San José.

How much does an airline ticket from New York to San José cost?

The lowest price recorded in the last 15 days for a flight from New York to San José is $87.

How far is New York City from San José?

New York City is about 2212 mi from San José.

What are the airports in San José?

San José has another airport: Tobias Bolanos.

What are the airports in New York City?

New York City has 3 airports: John F. Kennedy, La Guardia, Newark.

What are the most popular cities in Costa Rica?

The most popular cities in Costa Rica according to our users' searches are: Liberia, Limon, Quepos, San José, Tamarindo.

When should I book a flight from New York City to San José?

The best time to book a flight from New York City to San José is 1 month in advance, while the worst time is 44 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York City to San José?

The cheapest month to fly from New York City to San José is October.

What is the most expensive month to fly from New York City to San José?

The most expensive month to fly from New York City to San José is August.

What is the best day of the week to fly from New York City to San José?

For flights from New York City to San José Thursday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly.