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

Flights from Cali to San José usually depart from Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Cali to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Cali to San José most commonly connect through: • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 62% of one-stop connections • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 37% of one-stop connections • Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Cali to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

How expensive are last-minute Cali to San José flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $405 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Cali to San José?

A nonstop flight from Cali to San José takes 00m, covering 697 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cali 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 Cali 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 $457 to $2,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Cali to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $320, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cali to San José?

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 5h 10m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 9h 44m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

What is the time difference between Cali and San José?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Cali to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Cali to San José range from $346 to $424, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Cali to San José typically range from $346 to $424. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $457, on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cali to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cali to San José. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cali to San José?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cali to San José at $256 round-trip. •September ($421) and July ($419) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cali to San José the cheapest?

Flights from Cali to San José are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cali to San José?

Copa Airlines ($457) and Avianca ($486) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cali to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Cali to San José?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the most popular layover for the Cali to San José route. 62% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PTY.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cali to San José?

Flights via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $273. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cali to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) had the shortest average connection time for Cali to San José layovers at 3h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $346-$424

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Typical prices: $227-$309

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November

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Cheapest • Avg $273 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 4h 45m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cali to San José

Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 28

6:14 pm - 10:59 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:59 am - 5:32 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

12h 33m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1

6:14 pm - 10:59 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:02 pm - 5:33 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

4h 31m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

3:12 pm - 8:18 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 06m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:46 am - 2:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

4h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

6:05 pm - 9:04 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:03 pm - 11:01 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

15h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 20

11:00 am - 4:20 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

5:15 pm - 11:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

5h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$486Avianca

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15

8:20 pm - 12:30 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

5:15 pm - 7:50 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

13h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$489Avianca

Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 15

5:50 pm - 12:30 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

5:15 pm - 7:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

13h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$490Avianca

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 20

10:24 pm - 4:20 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 56m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Bogotá El Dorado

9:45 am - 6:09 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

31h 24m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$542Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 20

10:30 pm - 11:40 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:15 pm - 6:09 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

11h 54m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$567Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

9:20 am - 8:50 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

4:05 pm - 6:44 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

13h 39m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Bogotá El Dorado

$585Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cali to San José

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

8:46 am - 1:52 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 06m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:55 pm - 10:57 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

16h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

6:14 pm - 8:19 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:04 pm - 5:04 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

4h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

6:14 pm - 8:19 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:44 am - 5:32 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

7h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

6:15 pm - 7:04 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:44 am - 2:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

4h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Jan 21

4:40 am - 7:24 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:02 pm - 11:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

15h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

4:40 am - 7:24 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:59 am - 2:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

9h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Jan 27

4:40 am - 8:19 amCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4h 39m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:30 am - 5:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

7h 36m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 25

4:40 am - 1:52 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 12m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:59 am - 2:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

9h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$457Copa Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

3:20 pm - 9:05 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

4:05 pm - 11:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

6h 15m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$600Avianca

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

3:20 pm - 9:05 pmCLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

1:50 am - 9:50 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

7h 00m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$604Avianca

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Price, demand and travel trends for Cali to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cali 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 Cali to San José departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cali to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cali to San José. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Cali to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Cali to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Cali to San José at $256 round-trip.
•September ($421) and July ($419) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Cali to San José the cheapest?: Flights from Cali to San José are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Cheapest flight	$244

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cali to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cali to San José.
How long is a flight from Cali to San José?
A nonstop flight from Cali to San José takes 00m, covering 697 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cali 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cali to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Cali to San José range from $346 to $424, with an average of $405 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Cali to San José flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $405 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Cali 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 $457 to $2,197. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cali to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Cali to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $320, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Cali to San José?
Flights from Cali to San José usually depart from Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl (CLO) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cali to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Cali to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cali to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Cali to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $421, a difference of $49.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cali to San José?
Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 45m, compared with 5h 10m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 9h 44m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).
What is the time difference between Cali and San José?
San José is 1 hour behind Cali (Central Time vs Colombia 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $372, about $49 less than Saturday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cali to San José trip for November. Fares historically average $256 round-trip in that month - typically $165 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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