ABQ - SJO

$278 Find Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albuquerque to San José departing on 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albuquerque to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$510
Typical prices: $602-$445
United Airlines
Wed 9/30Wed 10/28
ABQ - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$278
Overall average: $273
American Airlines
Sun 7/26
ABQ - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $510 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Albuquerque and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $323 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 38m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to San José (ABQ-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albuquerque to San José

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:37 pm
ABQ
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SJO
7h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 9:28 pm
SJO
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ABQ
8h 08m
1 stop
$510United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 8:30 am
ABQ
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SJO
33h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:09 pm
SJO
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ABQ
17h 09m
2 stops
$511Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:21 pm
ABQ
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SJO
6h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:45 pm
SJO
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ABQ
10h 10m
2 stops
$515United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:45 am
ABQ
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SJO
33h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:57 pm
SJO
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ABQ
36h 17m
2 stops
$517Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
American Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 10:59 pm
ABQ
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SJO
15h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:22 am - 6:39 pm
SJO
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ABQ
13h 17m
1 stop
$520American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 11:34 am
ABQ
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SJO
20h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 10:06 am
SJO
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ABQ
19h 14m
2 stops
$525American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 1:52 pm
ABQ
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SJO
29h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 10:06 am
SJO
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ABQ
19h 14m
2 stops
$534American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 12:26 pm
ABQ
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SJO
20h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 10:06 am
SJO
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ABQ
19h 14m
2 stops
$535American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 1:52 pm
ABQ
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SJO
25h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 3:14 pm
SJO
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ABQ
26h 06m
1 stop
$538American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 6:40 pm
ABQ
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SJO
11h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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ABQ
12h 55m
2 stops
$539Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albuquerque to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albuquerque to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albuquerque to San José departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque to San José is October, where tickets cost $496 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $921 and $820 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albuquerque to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albuquerque to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albuquerque to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albuquerque to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Albuquerque to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albuquerque to San José was $278 for a one-way ticket and $510 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albuquerque and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Albuquerque to San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albuquerque to San José?

    When flying out of Albuquerque you will be using Albuquerque. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albuquerque to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albuquerque to San José?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Albuquerque and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albuquerque to San José, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albuquerque to San José are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $607 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $586 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albuquerque to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albuquerque to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albuquerque to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Albuquerque is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albuquerque to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Albuquerque with another airline. Booking your flights between Albuquerque and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albuquerque to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Albuquerque up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albuquerque to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albuquerque to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albuquerque to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4284 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

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