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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to San José takes 00m, covering 1,642 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Austin to San José range from $354 to $600, with an average of $458 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $458. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $2,513. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Austin to San José usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from Austin to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Austin to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $133.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 7h 22m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 7h 48m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

San José is 1 hour behind Austin (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.