New York to San José (Alajuela) (JFK–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. JetBlue leads the route. The flight covers 2,212 miles in approximately 5h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from New York
| Metric | JFK→SJO | TEB→SJO | EWR→SJO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 29m | 4h 23m | 5h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SJO
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SJO is about 5 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,212 miles (3,559 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via La Aurora, El Salvador and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).