BWI - SJO

$74 Find Cheap Flights from Baltimore to San José

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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to San José (BWI-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San José

Di, Sep 30 - Fr, Okt 3
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7:49 pm - 11:14 amBWI-SJO
17h 25m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-BWI
9h 06m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Sa, Okt 11 - Di, Okt 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:30 amBWI-SJO
16h 30m2 stops
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12:35 pm - 11:32 pmSJO-BWI
8h 57m1 stop
$195Spirit Airlines
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Di, Sep 30 - Fr, Okt 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 11:14 amBWI-SJO
16h 22m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-BWI
9h 06m1 stop
$203Spirit Airlines
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Sa, Nov 15 - Sa, Nov 22
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 8:10 pmBWI-SJO
12h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-BWI
4h 40mnonstop
$226Southwest
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Mi, Jan 14 - Do, Jan 22
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 7:40 pmBWI-SJO
10h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 8:47 amSJO-BWI
15h 57m1 stop
$236American Airlines
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Di, Feb 17 - Fr, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 12:10 pmBWI-SJO
6h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 6:30 pmSJO-BWI
11h 10m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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Do, Dez 11 - Mi, Dez 17
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 8:30 pmBWI-SJO
14h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:50 pmSJO-BWI
9h 50m2 stops
$241Southwest
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Di, Nov 4 - Di, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:16 pmBWI-SJO
8h 16m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:32 pmSJO-BWI
12h 02m1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
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Di, Nov 4 - Di, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pmBWI-SJO
8h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:59 amSJO-BWI
18h 39m2 stops
$260United Airlines
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Fr, Okt 17 - Fr, Okt 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:41 pm - 10:41 amBWI-SJO
15h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:46 pmSJO-BWI
11h 16m1 stop
$266Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
BWI offers over 50 dining options, including crab.
At SJO, use approved taxis to reach San José.
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $186 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 27% price drop
January
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Baltimore to San José 1 day a week: Sat.
Direct flights
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Cheapest round-trip
$186
Overall average: $357
Spirit Airlines
Di 9/30Fr 10/3
BWI - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$320
Southwest
Sa 11/15Sa 11/22
BWI - SJO • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Baltimore to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
BWI

BWI offers more than 50 dining options, including local specialties like Maryland blue crab. Arrive early to enjoy shopping and dining at street prices.

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SJO

At SJO, approved taxis are the best option for reaching San José. Avoid Uber pickups at the airport due to restrictions.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Baltimore to San José flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Baltimore to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Baltimore to San José, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Baltimore, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San José is September, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $650 and $557 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to San José

When to book flights from Baltimore to San José

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baltimore to San José was $74 for a one-way ticket and $186 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Baltimore to San José flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baltimore to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baltimore to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $595 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Baltimore 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 Baltimore to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore with another airline. Booking your flights between Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baltimore to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $643 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Baltimore to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Baltimore/Washington to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Baltimore/Washington Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Baltimore/Washington to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Baltimore/Washington

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Baltimore to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Baltimore 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

Spirit rescheduled a 4:30 PM flight to 8:52 AM. That's ridiculous and borderline fraud.

Everything was fine. I'm average height and I pack light. I'm ready for my Spirit flight.

Changing the flight time to 6:15 am on the return flight is extremely inconvenient. The flight was okay. It was on time. The crew was friendly. The seats were uncomfortable. All the upsells are annoying, and I would prefer paying a single higher fee and not have to purchase so much extra.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

No Tumberlence smooth flight. Try to change the menu on Snacks.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

The terminal crew is so rude cabin crew is extremely rude flight is very good

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

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