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

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Cheap Flights from SJO to JFK starting at $222 One Way, $374 Round Trip

Prices starting at $374 for return flights and $222 for one-way flights to John F. Kennedy 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.

Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15
SJO
San José
JFK
New York
$374 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from San José to New York, returning Mon, Jun 15, priced at $374 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
SJO
San José
JFK
New York
$380 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Jun 6 from San José to New York, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $380 found 2 days ago
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15
SJO
San José
JFK
New York
$390 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$390
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from San José to New York, returning Mon, Jun 15, priced at $390 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 31
SJO
San José
JFK
New York
$390 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$390
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Jul 22 from San José to New York, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $390 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 9
SJO
San José
JFK
New York
$409 Roundtrip, just found
$409
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 30 from San José to New York, returning Sat, Jan 9, priced at $409 just found

Hotel Ideas near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Airport Hotels near John F. Kennedy Intl.

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd

2 out of 5
153-95 Rockaway Blvd Jamaica NY
$147 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$172 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (141 reviews)
"Hotel ran down very old. The window shade broken but taped together with masking tape. Ran out of coffee and food before breakfast time was up"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Quality Inn JFK Airport Rockaway Blvd
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport

3.5 out of 5
135-30 140th Street Jamaica NY
$259 nightly
The price is $301 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$301 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,838 reviews)
"The staff was great, it’s very convenient to the airport & our room was comfortable, but the place didn’t feel very clean. The lobby area, lobby bathrooms, public hall ways were not well kept. Our bedding was very comfortable & clean, but other areas of the room had stains & just seemed not up to ..."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave Jamaica NY
$252 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$293 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Amazing experience"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
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 New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
$254 nightly
The price is $295 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$295 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,972 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
$234 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$272 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (7,974 reviews)
"People were friendly and hotel was nice and clean. The only thing is rooms don't have microwave nor a fridge and we couldn't bring any cold items to the room, nor did they have an ice machine no where. Room was clean and beds were comfortable but pillows were very flat and uncomfortable. The only ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
$189 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$220 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,779 reviews)
"In overall everything was okay, the hotel located in a very busy area, next to penn station and madison sq garden, so getting there and from there is pretty easy, no matter if you come from JFK or EWR. I don't know if other floors are remodeled, but my floor (33rd) felt very old, but maintained. ..."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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.

New York Hotels With Airport Transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport

4 out of 5
104-04 Ditmars Blvd East Elmhurst NY
$166 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$194 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in East Elmhurst. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,501 reviews)
"The staff was great and Johana the bartender was marvelous."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
Best Western JFK Airport Hotel

Best Western JFK Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
14425 153rd Ln Jamaica NY
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Resorts World Casino ...
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Best Western JFK Airport Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport

3 out of 5
145-11 N Conduit Ave Jamaica NY
$252 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$293 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Amazing experience"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport
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 New York Hotels

Pod 51

Pod 51

3 out of 5
230 E 51st St New York NY
$120 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$137 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,126 reviews)
"Nothing was explained or shown. Just keys. WiFi was awfully slow. Would not recommend if you need to work remote. Picture doesn’t do justice, room is a lot smaller than advertised via online."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Pod 51
Pod 39

Pod 39

3 out of 5
145 East 39th Street New York NY
$150 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$172 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,790 reviews)
"Pod39 is great and well located."

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Pod 39
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST. New York NY
$162 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$189 total
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,398 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Hotel St. James
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 New York

The Belvedere Hotel

The Belvedere Hotel

3.5 out of 5
319 W 48th St New York NY
$153 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$181 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,095 reviews)
"Very easy access to Broadway! It was so convenient for us to access our show and Times Square!"

Reviewed on May 24, 2026

The Belvedere Hotel
TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown

4.5 out of 5
345 W 35th Street New York NY
$159 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$186 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,120 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals nearby, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Extremely dirty. Didn’t clean my room once, and when I arrived the fridge was filled with old food."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

TRYP by Wyndham New York City Times Square / Midtown
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square

4 out of 5
1568 Broadway New York NY
$264 nightly
The price is $306 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$306 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,807 reviews)
"Very Nice"

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
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.

SJO to JFK Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SJO to JFK?
Passengers can fly from SJO to JFK Airport with JetBlue Airways, the only airline offering nonstop services on this route.
What is the shortest flight from SJO to JFK Airport?
With the fastest flight time from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) being 10 hours and 27 minutes, it's a good idea to have some in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. Earplugs and a warm, lightweight throw should be among the basics packed into your hand luggage.
How many hours flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to JFK Airport?
From the time you depart Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to the instant the plane taxis into the terminal at JFK Airport, you will have been airborne for approximately 10 hours and 32 minutes. Survive this long-haul flight by taking necessities like a neck pillow, earplugs and a pullover.
What airlines have the most flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to JFK Airport?
With 45 monthly flights between San José and New York, JetBlue Airways will get you there in style and comfort.

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