Cheap flights from JFK to SJO (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to SJO starting at $114 One Way, $264 Round Trip

Prices starting at $264 for return flights and $114 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$264 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, May 9 from New York to San José, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $264 found 6 hours ago
Tue, May 27 - Sun, Jun 1
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$268 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, May 27 from New York to San José, returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $268 found 4 hours ago
Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$278 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, May 9 from New York to San José, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $278 found 6 hours ago
Wed, May 21 - Wed, Jun 18
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$291 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, May 21 from New York to San José, returning Wed, Jun 18, priced at $291 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 29 - Sat, May 3
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$317 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from New York to San José, returning Sat, May 3, priced at $317 found 2 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is $147 per night from May 14 to May 15
$147
includes taxes & fees
$130 per night
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,260 reviews)
"Waited over an hour for the airport shuttle, no microwave and room needed repairs"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $152 per night from May 13 to May 14
$152
includes taxes & fees
$134 per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,096 reviews)
"Great stay! Quiet even though it’s right by the airport! Convenient and easy shuttles every half hour. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is $192 per night from May 1 to May 2
$192
includes taxes & fees
$170 per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Love staying here when I fly into San Jose"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is $105 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$105
includes taxes & fees
$93 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,291 reviews)
"The onsite restaurant is an excellent option for dinner and the free breakfast buffet is generous."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
The price is $105 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$105
includes taxes & fees
$93 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,697 reviews)
"Loved staying here. It was quiet and lots of space and has 3 swimming pools. We were upgraded to a larger suite because the room we were gonna stay in was under repair. Overall a good experience."

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4 out of 5
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is $98 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$98
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel is nice but it's not convenient for walking has to Uber everywhere"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is $192 per night from May 1 to May 2
$192
includes taxes & fees
$170 per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Love staying here when I fly into San Jose"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José
Barceló San José
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is $115 per night from May 18 to May 19
$115
includes taxes & fees
$102 per night
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews)
Great place, terrific price!
"Very nice place and the price was very good."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B
La Riviera Hotel B&B
3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia
The price is $129 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$129
includes taxes & fees
$114 per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Great food!"

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $57 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$57
includes taxes & fees
$50 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (628 reviews)
"Great customer service and nice employees. Very clean and quiet. Great to have taxi to Airport."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato
Hotel El Maragato
3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
7.2/10 Good! (462 reviews)
"Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Luisiana
3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
The price is $90 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$90
includes taxes & fees
$80 per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Simple, yet ideal. The patio area at pool side needs attn, otherwise little gem. Highly recommend it for short stays. Bravo"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal
Hotel Robledal
3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble, San Antonio, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (409 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Luisiana
3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
The price is $90 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$90
includes taxes & fees
$80 per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, bicycle rentals, cribs

Travelers say...
"Simple, yet ideal. The patio area at pool side needs attn, otherwise little gem. Highly recommend it for short stays. Bravo"

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn
Trapp Family Country Inn
3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela
The price is $126 per night from May 7 to May 8
$126
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3-star inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (688 reviews)
"Did not expect a quiet and peaceful oasis so close to airport. Beautiful landscaping."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
New York
Destination Airport
San José
Number Of Airlines Serving
2
Distance
2211 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
9:48AM CST
Shortest Flight Departure Date
May 1
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) now?
Head to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most useful information on quarantine and travel restrictions when catching a flight from New York, NY Airport (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from JFK to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.)?
The wonderful news is JetBlue offers direct flights from Cypress Hills to Tajo Alto, so you won’t have to worry about hopping off the plane until you get to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.).
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
The trip from Cypress Hills to Tajo Alto is classified as a long-haul flight. In fact, the shortest flight time from JFK to SJO is 10 hours and 31 minutes. Try to get some sleep throughout the journey to arrive feeling energized and prevent jet lag.
How many hours flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
From John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to SJO, you’ll be in the air for about 10 hours and 37 minutes. Keep yourself amused during the lengthy plane ride by binge-watching movies, reading a novel or listening to a few podcasts. Don’t forget to move about every once in a while.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Jose Airport (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
JetBlue has your ticket to an amazing vacation. This well-known airline offers 23 flights every month from Cypress Hills to Tajo Alto.

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