ELP - SJO

$176 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from El Paso to San José departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$446
Typical prices: $501-$620
American Airlines
Mon 4/27Sat 5/2
ELP - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$176
American Airlines
Mon 5/4
ELP - SJO • 2 stops
Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $446 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 24% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to San José (ELP-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to San José

Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 1:08 pm
ELP
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SJO
19h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:44 am
SJO
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ELP
10h 09m
1 stop
$446American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 1:22 pm
ELP
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SJO
18h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:44 am
SJO
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ELP
10h 09m
1 stop
$449American Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
American Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 10:30 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:54 pm - 10:22 pm
SJO
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ELP
8h 28m
1 stop
$566American Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 8:39 pm
ELP
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SJO
13h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:09 pm
SJO
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ELP
10h 39m
1 stop
$597United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
5:43 pm - 7:39 pm
ELP
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SJO
25h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:46 pm
SJO
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ELP
11h 16m
1 stop
$619United Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
American Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 1:00 pm
ELP
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SJO
17h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 11:44 pm
SJO
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ELP
9h 37m
1 stop
$651American Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:37 pm
ELP
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SJO
14h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:00 pm
SJO
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ELP
15h 05m
1 stop
$689United Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
United Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 10:39 pm
ELP
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SJO
14h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:38 pm
SJO
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ELP
9h 13m
1 stop
$694United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 10:30 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 am - 9:45 am
SJO
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ELP
10h 10m
1 stop
$696American Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 7:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
14h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 9:25 pm
SJO
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ELP
12h 40m
2 stops
$700Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for El Paso to San José flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso 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 El Paso to San José is October, where tickets cost $438 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $717 and $662 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from El Paso to San José

When to book flights from El Paso to San José

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San José was $176 for a one-way ticket and $446 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in El Paso and on arrival in San José.

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

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from El Paso. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from El Paso to San José?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to San José, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San José are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $662 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $612 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso with another airline. Booking your flights between El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from El Paso to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from El Paso to San José? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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
PHX - MDW
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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.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

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.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

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.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

Good food & refreshment. The seats and entrainment screens are modern compared to others. The staff though pleasant serve and attend to passengers based on nationality. Some get served first others last regardless of their seating positions.

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