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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to San Jose

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

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 9:47 am
SJO
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SJC
18h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 11:59 pm
SJC
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SJO
11h 32m
1 stop
$471Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 23
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1:25 pm - 8:48 pm
SJO
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SJC
32h 23m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 12:21 pm
SJC
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SJO
16h 46m
2 stops
$501United Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 1:24 pm
SJO
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SJC
24h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:11 am
SJC
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SJO
20h 01m
1 stop
$512United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:01 pm
SJO
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SJC
10h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 12:59 pm
SJC
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SJO
21h 23m
2 stops
$515American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 5:35 pm
SJO
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SJC
18h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:21 pm
SJC
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SJO
26h 36m
2 stops
$522United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 5:32 pm
SJO
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SJC
29h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:21 pm
SJC
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SJO
26h 36m
2 stops
$525United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 10:53 am
SJO
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SJC
22h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 11:05 am
SJC
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SJO
21h 19m
2 stops
$526American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:48 pm
LIR
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SJC
32h 28m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 12:10 pm
SJC
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LIR
16h 35m
2 stops
$544United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 9:47 am
SJO
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SJC
18h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 11:59 pm
SJC
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SJO
11h 32m
1 stop
$552Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
1:19 pm - 12:09 pm
SJO
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SJC
23h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:35 pm - 11:58 am
SJC
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SJO
15h 23m
2 stops
$556Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Jose

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to San Jose to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Jose, 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 to San Jose is December, where tickets cost $168 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $399 and $389 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is December with an average price of $137.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Jose?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Jose, 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, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$280
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 52% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San José to San Jose

FAQs - booking San Jose flights

  • How far is San Jose Airport from central San Jose?

    The city center of San Jose is 3 miles from San Jose Airport.

  • What is the name of San Jose’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San Jose, called San Jose Airport (SJC). It can also be referred to as Mineta San Jose, Norman Y. Mineta San José Intl, San Jose, or San Jose Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Jose?

    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 to San Jose.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San Jose?

    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 Jose with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to San Jose are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,905 direct flights from within Costa Rica to San Jose. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Jose

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Jose flight deals.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Jose. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Costa Rica to San Jose. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San Jose? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9926 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2026
MNL - SFO
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The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Flight attendants on United are the worst in the business. Can’t be bothered to provide even basic levels of service and are as rude as anyone can get. This flight was not an exception to that rule.

Friendly crew, but we were delayed for more than an hour and had to change planes due to maintenance issues.

United has been holding my money for a cancel on another ticket they wouldn’t let me fly for going on 5 months. Terrible service I wouldn’t choose to buy tickets or fly with united again. Very bad experience generally dishonorable and poor service .

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

I got bumped by Qantas to American Airlines incurring a 6 hr layover at lax. I was not happy

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

I had a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The entertainment options were plentiful, the food was appetizing, the snacks were tasty, and the staff was friendly, professional, and helpful.

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

This was my first flight on Aer Lingus and it was great. The plane wasn't full so I could move to a seat with extra room. The food was pretty good for airline food and the staff was nice and attentive. I enjoyed the media provided during my 10 hour flight. We arrived home early and it's always good to be home!

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

The seat when "flat" was not flat and pad was too thin to cover it.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

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