DEN - SJO

$138 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$312
Typical prices: $400-$743
American Airlines
Tue 2/24Tue 3/10
DEN - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$370
Typical prices: $430-$691
United Airlines
Sat 1/31Sat 2/7
DEN - SJO • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Southwest includes two free checked bags per passenger.
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to San José

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:12 pm
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SJO
13h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:20 am
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DEN
8h 45m
1 stop
$312American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 10:30 pm
DEN
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SJO
8h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:54 pm
SJO
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DEN
18h 54m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
Copa Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 4:48 pm
DEN
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SJO
18h 10m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 5:16 pm
SJO
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DEN
9h 28m
1 stop
$317Copa Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:25 am
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SJO
11h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 5:39 pm
SJO
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DEN
18h 04m
1 stop
$318American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4
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11:00 am - 11:40 am
DEN
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SJO
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:31 am
SJO
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DEN
26h 46m
1 stop
$319Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 8:12 pm
DEN
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SJO
12h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:20 am
SJO
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DEN
8h 45m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
Copa Airlines Logo
10:19 pm - 7:06 am
DEN
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SJO
7h 47m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 5:16 pm
SJO
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DEN
14h 07m
1 stop
$321Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
Copa Airlines Logo
9:38 pm - 4:46 pm
DEN
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SJO
18h 08m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 5:16 pm
SJO
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DEN
10h 05m
1 stop
$322Copa Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 24
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:07 am
DEN
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SJO
11h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 4:18 pm
SJO
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DEN
16h 43m
1 stop
$323American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Copa Airlines Logo
10:19 pm - 4:46 pm
DEN
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SJO
17h 27m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 5:16 pm
SJO
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DEN
12h 26m
1 stop
$326Copa Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to San José flights

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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to San José departing in February.

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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Fridays 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 September, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $620 and $558 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $443 on average.

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 22 weeks before departure.

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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

Expert on DEN

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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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Denver to San José

When to book flights from Denver to San José

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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 $138 for a one-way ticket and $312 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to San José?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to San José flight route.

  • 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?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Denver to San José on on Friday, and Saturday.

  • 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 $468 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 $397 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 $196 or less one-way and $407 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.

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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

Sitting on the runway after we land for almost two hours! Not sure if we should blame United or Just Dumpy Vance.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Great smooth flight. Had a seating change, but that was an improvement. Thanks United Airways Crew.

Flight was good but there are way to many announcements for credit cards etc.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Terrible. They wouldn't allow me on my flight on the 14th..

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

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

This flight captain and crew were amazing, started ahead of time of departure and reached 30 mins before arrival time. Amazing!

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