Question 1

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

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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?

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The flight distance between San José and New York is 3562 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Toronto, Cancún, Dublin, Tambor, Liberia, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Puerto Jiménez, Calgary, Quepos, Tamarindo, Vancouver, Bahía Drake, Panama, Sydney, Halifax, Montreal, Bogotá, Paris.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Manchester, Dublin, Athens, Edinburgh, Toronto, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tallinn, Denpasar, San Juan, Orlando, Bristol, Manila, Thessaloniki, Bangkok, Malta, Vancouver, Budapest.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San José?

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San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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 8

What airports are near New York?

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The main airport in New York is Newark Liberty International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and New York?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San José and New York thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San José and New York can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between San José and New York?

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

Question 12

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

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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 13

What flights operate between San José and New York?

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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 14

How many airports are there near San José?

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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 15

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 Newark Liberty International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Westchester County, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Long Island MacArthur, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International.

Question 16

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

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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 17

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

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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 18

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

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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 19

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

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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	£103
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Average round-trip	£264
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Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
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