$200 Find Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to San Jose

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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Overall average: $625
United Airlines
Tue 2/10Tue 2/17
SJO - SJC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$200
Typical prices: $246-$292
Volaris
Wed 3/25
SJO - SJC • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 39% price drop
December
Most popular
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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, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 1:39 pm
SJO
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SJC
30h 54m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 12:56 pm
SJC
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SJO
43h 01m2 stops
$289United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 10:11 am
SJO
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SJC
11h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:43 pm
SJC
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SJO
9h 42m1 stop
$298American Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 1:38 pm
SJO
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SJC
30h 53m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 6:16 pm
SJC
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SJO
24h 21m2 stops
$309United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 18
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 pm
SJO
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SJC
16h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:10 pm - 10:02 pm
SJC
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SJO
22h 52m2 stops
$315Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
12:43 am - 3:43 pm
SJO
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SJC
17h 00m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 pm
SJC
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SJO
14h 43m1 stop
$331American Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 10:11 am
SJO
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SJC
20h 16m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:25 am
SJC
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SJO
21h 24m2 stops
$333Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:56 pm
SJO
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SJC
16h 26m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 1:15 pm
SJC
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SJO
19h 20m2 stops
$344United Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 20
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:00 am
SJO
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SJC
28h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:55 pm - 10:02 pm
SJC
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SJO
30h 07m2 stops
$360Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 10:28 am
LIR
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SJC
25h 08m3 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:03 pm - 5:58 pm
SJC
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LIR
21h 55m3 stops
$789Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 10:28 am
LIR
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SJC
25h 08m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 5:58 pm
SJC
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LIR
22h 59m3 stops
$799Alaska Airlines
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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 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 September, where tickets cost $333 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $688 and $680 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $333.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$200
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San Jose?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Jose is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $535. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $610 on average.

  • 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 1,044 direct flights from within Costa Rica to San Jose. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 24% 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 4 airlines serving 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11549 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAX - SFO
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Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

you sent me to some shitty "Airfaireassist" thing that did a bait and switch on the faire. Won't be using Kayak ever again

Great airline. Sat next to a really big person tho

Did not like that every price option offered, even the more expensive one, required I pay for my seat. My seat was changed without my consent My TSA did not show in Boarding Pass

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Every thing is on time, boarding, landing nice and smooth. But No tv? No food for 6 hours flight?

I always choose Alaska when I can. Every thing seems to run more efficiently with them.

I don’t think Alaska coordinates with Kayak. I did not get a “check-in” email inviting me to check in 24 hours in advance. Had to wait 20+ minutes to get a wheel chair.

The plane was delayed which was annoying. No seat back screens is a bummer. Staff if great

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

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

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.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

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