ELP - SJO

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$478
Typical prices: $498-$627
United Airlines
Tue 9/15Tue 9/22
ELP - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$515
Typical prices: $161-$214
United Airlines
Wed 8/19
ELP - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $478 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between El Paso and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $602 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 49m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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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

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:37 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:45 pm
SJO
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ELP
9h 20m
1 stop
$478United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 6:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
8h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 9:35 pm
SJO
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ELP
7h 55m
1 stop
$500Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 6:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
11h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:10 pm
SJO
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ELP
12h 10m
2 stops
$504Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 7:37 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:47 pm
SJO
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ELP
14h 52m
1 stop
$598United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 7:37 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:47 pm
SJO
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ELP
14h 52m
1 stop
$600United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 6:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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ELP
12h 55m
2 stops
$612Southwest
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 2:00 pm
ELP
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SJO
8h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 11:28 pm
SJO
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ELP
10h 28m
1 stop
$614American Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 12:21 pm
ELP
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SJO
29h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:47 pm
SJO
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ELP
14h 52m
1 stop
$619United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:39 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 39m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 3:30 pm
SJO
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ELP
7h 45m
1 stop
$628United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 1:45 pm
ELP
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SJO
16h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 11:05 pm
SJO
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ELP
15h 05m
2 stops
$635Southwest
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from El Paso 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 El Paso to San José departing in September.

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 September, where tickets cost $521 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $778 and $691 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$478
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San José was $515 for a one-way ticket and $478 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, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $612 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $570 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9983 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jul 2026
IAH - FLL
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Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

There could have been better food options in economy on the long 7hr trip from IAH to AM.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

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

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.

Short flying. The seats do not recline at all and very uncomfortable.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class.

We were delayed due to a mechanical issue, but the gate staff and then later captain were giving thorough and frequent updates. Ended up being delayed about an hour, but we did get out, so it was overall a good flight!

Comfort in premium economy is worth it for long hauls especially on the 787-9P Dreamliner with the modern updates. The food was okay. All 4 of us selected the same meal, 2 of us had very dry hard to cut chicken, the other 2 were tender and good. The sides/salad/dessert all very good as far as airline food goes. Crew were very attentive. Will be hard to ever go back to regular economy!

Nothing, I wont be flying American Airlines again and will not be recommending anyone to fly American Airlines. It was the worst experience flying I've ever had.

Finnair is a really good airline! We specifically looked for them on this trip. On time, great crew, and overall great experience.

Short hop but nice crew, efficient processes and all very timely

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The food was welcomed and very decent. I would recommend!

2 hours delay on my flight causing me to miss my connecting flight. Cause was for maintenance. I understand maintenance is important but maintenance should be done before boarding people!

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

No complaints. Good WiFi, great crew and excellent speedy baggage claim

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

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