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 $103 One Way, $242 Round Trip

Prices starting at $242 for return flights and $103 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.

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$242 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 16 from New York to San José, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $242 found 1 day ago
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$244 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from New York to San José, returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $244 found 1 day ago
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 27
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$263 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, May 18 from New York to San José, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $263 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$264 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from New York to San José, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $264 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 9
JFK
New York
SJO
San José
$286 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from New York to San José, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $286 found 1 day 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
$164 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$185 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,455 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room. Hundreds of wild parrots outside drown out airplane traffic. Bar and restaurant are good, but not special. Service was outstanding. Convenient if you want to drop off a rental car early. I walked back from Budget they take drops onsite for several brands. Pilots stay ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$180 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$203 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,588 reviews)
Shuttle was easy to get both going and coming....every 15 minutes. Room was clean, staff was very helpful. Appreciate the buffet breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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
$162 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$182 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,575 reviews)
Wonderful! Such a great stay. Safe. Great food! Staff is very hospitable and friendly!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$164 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$185 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,455 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room. Hundreds of wild parrots outside drown out airplane traffic. Bar and restaurant are good, but not special. Service was outstanding. Convenient if you want to drop off a rental car early. I walked back from Budget they take drops onsite for several brands. Pilots stay ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$114 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,092 reviews)
Interesting room, we liked the loft! It was fun and different. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$180 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$203 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,588 reviews)
Shuttle was easy to get both going and coming....every 15 minutes. Room was clean, staff was very helpful. Appreciate the buffet breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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 Rio Segundo Alajuela
$189 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$214 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
👍😇had a great time a comfortable hotel and very clean close to restaurant and very walkable

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$82 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,885 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$116 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Very pretty hotel

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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 Alajuela Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$114 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (715 reviews)
The room was spotless and the staff were courteous!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this 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! (410 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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$154 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
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

Are there non-stop flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to SJO?
You can fly from JFK Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport with JetBlue Airways, the only carrier offering nonstop services on this route.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to SJO?
Stretch your legs often, take a nap and sip on water. They're just a few sensible things you should be doing during your New York to San José journey. The shortest flight time is 9 hours and 40 minutes, so remember to follow these steps to keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from JFK Airport to SJO?
From the time you climb over JFK to the minute the plane taxis into the terminal at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you will have been in the air for about 9 hours and 46 minutes. Survive this lengthy flight by bringing essential items like an eye mask, earplugs, a neck pillow and comfortable clothes.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to SJO?
Ready to book your New York to San José airfare? JetBlue Airways should be your first choice. With 45 flights per month to pick from on this route, they have the ticket to your next grand adventure.

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