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Cheap Flights from Denver to San José (DEN-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver 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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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 12:26 pmDEN-SJO
16h 51m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:13 pmSJO-DEN
5h 43mnonstop
$286United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 7
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12:00 pm - 11:30 amDEN-SJO
23h 30m2 stops
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2:20 am - 12:50 pmSJO-DEN
11h 30m1 stop
Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 8:10 pmDEN-SJO
5h 20mnonstop
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2:40 pm - 9:40 pmSJO-DEN
8h 00m1 stop
$292Southwest
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Copa Airlines Logo
10:46 pm - 9:04 amDEN-SJO
10h 18m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 5:17 pmSJO-DEN
12h 28m1 stop
$294Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 1
Southwest Logo
11:45 pm - 12:00 pmDEN-SJO
12h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 10:10 pmSJO-DEN
9h 20m1 stop
$296Southwest
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
Copa Airlines Logo
10:46 pm - 4:50 pmDEN-SJO
18h 04m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 5:17 pmSJO-DEN
14h 09m1 stop
$299Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 6:16 pmDEN-SJO
10h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 8:27 pmSJO-DEN
13h 43m2 stops
$300American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:36 pmDEN-SJO
7h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 pmSJO-DEN
10h 45m1 stop
$301American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 11:58 amDEN-SJO
11h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:51 pmSJO-DEN
11h 51m1 stop
$326Delta
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 11:58 amDEN-SJO
11h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:26 am - 9:23 amSJO-DEN
25h 57m2 stops
$330Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Denver 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.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding carry-on gate-check issues.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, each up to 50 pounds, including bulky items.


Set an alarm to check in exactly 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
DEN

Use the West Security Checkpoint for faster screening at DEN, allowing liquids and laptops to remain in bags.

Read more about DENby Harriet Baskas
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO for a smoother exit, especially if heading to San José or beyond.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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

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

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Planning a trip from Denver to San José? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to San José, San José Province?

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver 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 Denver to San José is August, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $751 and $672 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,078, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Denver to San José

When to book flights from Denver to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver 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 Denver to San José

  • Can I rent a car at SJO airport?

    Yes. There are car rental services at SJO airport accessible by all passengers, and driving is the best way to reach Downtown San Jose. These services are available after the customer area in the arrivals hall, and the car rental companies authorized to operate at the airport are Alamo, Solid Car Rental and Firefly.

  • Which ground transportation services are available at SJO airport?

    A free shuttle bus service connecting Terminal A and B operates 24h a day and seven days a week. There are many taxis at the airport for passengers who wish to get to the city center through taxi services.

  • Are there parking facilities at DEN airport?

    Yes. Travelers can drive to DEN airport as they can access various ample parking spaces at the airport. The East and West parking garages with the quickest access to Jeppesen Terminal offer short-term parking services. If you need long-term parking services, use the multi-story airport garage with underground access or the economy parking lot west of Jeppesen Terminal.

  • Does DEN airport provide pet-friendly facilities?

    Yes. Travelers who need to go on a trip with their furry friends will be glad to book their flights at DEN airport as the airport is one of the top pet-friendly airports in the US. There is an outdoor pet relief area for pets outside door 200 of Jeppesen Terminal and a pet nutrition station with baggies, waste bags, and water fountains.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to San José was $109 for a one-way ticket and $286 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to San José?

    Denver airport is called Denver Intl and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Denver?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Denver to San José.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $542 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 $402 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $411 or less round-trip.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) offers family-friendly facilities essential to family travelers. There is a children’s play area in the Admirals Club of Concourse A. The family rest area has a picnic table and rocking chair where parents and siblings can eat a meal or get some time to themselves. DEN also offers family restrooms in the middle of the terminal and coloring sheets for kids to do while they fly.
  • DEN airport provides baby facilities convenient to traveling lactating mothers. Nursing rooms in each concourse feature comfortable chairs where mothers can nurse their babies in privacy. Lactating mothers can also use the same room if they wish to pump breast milk or breastfeed their babies. DEN airport also has a mother's room, a sink with running water, and an easy-to-clean changing table.
  • Denver International Airport has a variety of amenities and services for business travelers as well. Plenty of meeting and conference rooms are available, including the Colorado Convention Center and ballroom in the North Terminal for hosting meetings, conferences, seminars and other events. Conference guests also have their private washroom at the hotel facilities in Michael Eades Pavilion across from Jeppesen Terminal in Concourse B.
  • Disabled travelers can consider landing at San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) since it offers disability services like special restrooms, airport-issued wheelchairs, special check-in counters, and TDD telephones. SJO airport has elevators equipped with sensors that announce on which floor the elevator stops. Wheelchairs with collapsible footrests are available at the airport.
  • SJO airport hosts VIP lounges like Business Class and First Class lounges. Travelers who are in Business Class can update their work and relax at the lounges. You can visit Mastercard Black VIP Lounge near gate 4 or VIP Lounge BAC Credomatic near gate 17 if you need computers and a private place to make a phone call. There is also VIP Santamaría on Level 3 next to Gate 5.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to San José?

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

Direct departures

Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver 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
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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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.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

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

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

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

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

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

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

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Enforce the boarding process by group numbers. Tell people to stay seated during the meal/drink distribution. It took forever to get food and drinks because people would not stay out the isle and let the crew do their jobs. Everyone wanted to go to the bathroom forcing the crew to enter and leave the isle constantly so people can pass. Tell people to keep their electronics off speaker mode. No one wants to hear phone conversations and music playing.

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.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

The seat and leg room was not good. The food and beverage service was good.

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The flight was canceled 3 hours after original take off time

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

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