Which airports can I use when flying from Bay City to San José?

Flights from Bay City to San José usually depart from Bay City MBS Intl (MBS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Bay City to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bay City to San José.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bay City to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Bay City to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,225, a difference of $440. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

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.

Do I need a passport to fly from Bay City to San José?

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.

Have flight prices from Bay City to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $522 to $3,730. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Bay City to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Bay City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $988, which is 806% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Bay City and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Bay City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

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

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Bay City to San José?

United Airlines ($522) and Delta ($920) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Bay City to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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$522

Typical prices: $785-$854

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Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

5:35 am - 8:39 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:28 pm - 12:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 22m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$522United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:03 pm - 7:39 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 12:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

21h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$583United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:03 pm - 7:39 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:28 pm - 12:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

12h 22m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$588United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

5:35 am - 7:53 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:35 pm - 12:49 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

23h 14m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$669United Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 18

8:40 am - 7:53 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

7:45 am - 11:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

37h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$802United Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 18

8:40 am - 7:53 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

12:25 pm - 11:40 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

9h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$868United Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 18

8:40 am - 7:53 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

10:28 pm - 7:54 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

19h 26m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$872United Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22

11:44 am - 10:17 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:24 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

27h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$920Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21

11:44 am - 10:17 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:30 am - 11:24 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$946Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 23

11:44 am - 10:17 pmMBS Bay City MBS Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:10 pm - 11:24 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MBS Bay City MBS Intl

20h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$976Delta

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Bay City to San José flights

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

Round-trip flights from Bay City to San José typically range from $785 to $854. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $522, on United Airlines.

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Cheapest flight	$396

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When to book flights from Bay City to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bay City 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Bay City to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bay City to San José.
Do I need a passport to fly from Bay City to San José?
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.
Have flight prices from Bay City to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $522 to $3,730. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Bay City to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Bay City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $988, which is 806% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
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:

• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Bay City to San José?
Flights from Bay City to San José usually depart from Bay City MBS Intl (MBS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bay City to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Bay City to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,225, a difference of $440.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Bay City and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Bay City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $785, about $440 less than Tuesday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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