Flight Routes from New York to San Jose, Costa Rica

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Trip type
Cheapest roundtrip flight
from€441
Fastest flight
non-stop flights
12x / week
Flight distance
3,563 km
Time difference

Flight schedule from New York (JFK) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)

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Matching outbound flightsJFK–SJO · 8 of 8
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  1. Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026
  2. October 4 – 10, 2026
  3. October 11 – 17, 2026
    1. JFKSJO
      1 stopover
      1. Copa Airlines
    2. JFKSJO
      1 stopover
      1. Copa Airlines
    3. JFKSJO
      nonstop
      1. Avianca
    4. JFKSJO
      nonstop
      1. JetBlue Airways
    5. JFKSJO
      nonstop
      1. JetBlue Airways
    6. JFKSJO
      1 stopover
      1. Copa Airlines
    7. JFKSJO
      1 stopover
      1. Copa Airlines
    8. JFKSJO
      1 stopover
      1. Copa Airlines

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from New York to San Jose, Costa Rica

      Favorite airline: Avianca
      86 % of flights booked on the route from New York to San Jose, Costa Rica are booked with Avianca, American Airlines and Aeroméxico.
      Avianca
      43 %
      American Airlines
      26 %
      Aeroméxico
      17 %
      Favourite connection: via San Salvador
      45 % of booked tickets on this route are for flights with a transfer in San Salvador.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover San Salvador
      13h 55min, from 284 $
      45 %
      1 stopover Mexico City-Juarez International
      11h 52min, from 531 $
      27 %
      1 stopover Panama City-Tocumen International
      18h 14min, from 394 $
      18 %

      Important flight information

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      Which airports near New York are frequently used for flights to San Jose, Costa Rica?
      In addition to New York airport, users also frequently search for flights from Newark to San Jose, Costa Rica. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

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      Departure airport Airport New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK)
      Arrival airport Airport San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
      Destination country Flights to Costa Rica
      City-Code - Arrival airport New York - San Jose, Costa Rica
      Departure airport - Destination country New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY - Costa Rica
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