$159 Cheap Copa flights San José (SJO) to New York (JFK)

Grab cheap round-trip Copa Airlines flights from $261 from SJO to JFK by filtering your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for bargains from $159 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the cheapest months to fly to New York with Copa Airlines. You could also find great deals on return and one-way tickets in February.

Check for Copa Airlines flights from SJO to JFK about one month before you want to go. The cheapest time to reserve an international flight is generally 18 to 29 days ahead of your departure date when you can save 17% versus booking four to five months in advance. Regardless of ticket type or itinerary, the best day to book international airfare is usually Sunday. Friday can be the most expensive. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save an average of 17% compared to those who book on a Friday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Use our “Nonstop” filter when browsing for direct Copa Airlines flights from SJO to JFK. It’s also a good way to compare other carriers servicing the same nonstop journey.

To find the earliest departure from SJO to JFK with Copa Airlines, filter your results by “Early Morning” and “Morning.” Booking an early flight usually means cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Board a Copa Airlines flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to New York, and you’ll most likely arrive at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). This is the airline’s primary hub here.

For checked luggage, passengers can take 2 checked-in bags weighing up to 50 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches. You can also travel with 1 cabin bag on board when flying standard economy from SJO to JFK with Copa Airlines. This carry-on should weigh less than 22 lb and be no larger than 16 inches x 8 inches x 9 inches. Exceeding these restrictions can mean additional fees, so read Copa Airlines’s baggage allowance policies before packing.

Changes are often free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may add a charge after that. For more information about altering your flights, head to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you want the flexibility to change your itinerary without being charged, apply the “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when organizing your trip.