Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to New York?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and New York takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between San José and New York is 3557 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San José and New York. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Manchester, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, Paris, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Orlando, Calgary, Miami, Toronto, Seattle, Barcelona, Chicago, Mexico City, Dallas, Tampa, Copenhagen, Glasgow.

Question 6

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 7

What airports are near New York?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven, Albany International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and New York with JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Avianca, United Airlines, Air Canada.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and New York, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between San José and New York, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 12

How many airports are there near New York?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is John F. Kennedy International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Tweed New Haven, Albany International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and New York depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and New York arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San José and New York depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and New York arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at New York, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£163
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£417
Cheapest round-trip	£304
Average round-trip	£467
Nonstop flights in October	£226 – £587

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
AirTrain + Subway (A/E/J/Z lines)	60-75 min	$11; AirTrain $8.50 + subway $2.90	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
AirTrain + LIRR to Penn Station	35-45 min	$16 – $21; AirTrain + LIRR fare varies by peak/off-peak	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Midtown
Taxi (yellow cab)	40-75 min	$70; flat fare to Manhattan; plus tolls and tip	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Q70 SBS + Subway	45-70 min	$2 – $3; free transfer between Q70 and subway	every 5–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi (yellow cab)	25-50 min	$35 – $55; metered; plus tolls and tip	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station	30-45 min	$13 – $16; AirTrain included in NJ Transit fare	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Penn Station
Newark Airport Express Bus	40-60 min	$18; one-way fare	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Midtown stops
Taxi	35-60 min	$80 – $120; metered; plus tolls and tip	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door from New Jersey

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
JetBlue Airways	---	---	---	---	---	1	---
Avianca	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	2°C	-3°C
February	4°C	-2°C
March	9°C	1°C
April	15°C	6°C
May	20°C	12°C
June	26°C	17°C
July	29°C	21°C
August	28°C	20°C
September	24°C	17°C
October	18°C	11°C
November	11°C	4°C
December	6°C	0°C

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