Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
San Jose is two hours behind New York and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from 12 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. JetBlue Airways operates the latest service of the day at 18:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JFK to SJO flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Traveling to San Jose (and then exploring more of Costa Rica!) is a breeze with JetBlue Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
JetBlue Airways is the top choice for travelers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for JFK to SJO flights is JetBlue Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and SJO:
Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is $83. A return fare is currently $199. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to SJO, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JFK to SJO.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 11 miles from the center of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 84ºF. Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 54ºF and 79ºF. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to SJO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you should also see. About 70 miles east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 11 miles north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
