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- Lowest observed
- €171, departing 13 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 12 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 38Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- avianca airlines Costa Rica, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue
- Reported fastest flight
- 5h 23m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from New York to San Jose. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 3,564 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 5h 23m
- Airlines seen
- avianca airlines Costa Rica, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue
- Alternative airports
- EWR, LGA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with avianca airlines Costa Rica, United Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 13 km.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 14 km.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 21 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from New York to San Jose: January 2027, from €171 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €198 | 19 |
| December 2026 | €244 | 6 |
| January 2027 | €171 | 12 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from New York to San Jose: Wednesday, from €171 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €199 | 5 |
| Tuesday | €176 | 7 |
| Wednesday | €171 | 6 |
| Thursday | €207 | 5 |
| Friday | €204 | 5 |
| Saturday | €228 | 5 |
| Sunday | €228 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from New York to San Jose by days until departure (61 days or more): €171 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €251 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €198 | 11 |
| 61 days or more | €171 | 18 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from New York to San Jose?
The lowest fare we have observed is €171, found on 12 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from New York to San Jose?
Cheapest month from New York to San Jose: January 2027, from €171 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from New York to San Jose?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by avianca airlines Costa Rica, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from New York to San Jose?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: avianca airlines Costa Rica, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue.
How many of the observed New York to San Jose fares were non-stop?
22 of the 38 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from New York to San Jose?
Cheapest day of the week from New York to San Jose: Wednesday, from €171 (checked 12 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 12 Oct 2026