ELP - SJO

$283 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 4/13. 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
$496
Typical prices: $574-$510
American Airlines
Sat 9/5Wed 9/9
ELP - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$278
Typical prices: $263-$292
American Airlines
Mon 4/13
ELP - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $496 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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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 $582 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 59m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 15% 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

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:50 am
ELP
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SJO
19h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:20 am
SJO
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ELP
20h 15m
2 stops
$496American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 1:58 pm
ELP
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SJO
21h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:20 am
SJO
-
ELP
20h 15m
2 stops
$504American Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
American Airlines Logo
5:33 am - 9:36 pm
ELP
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SJO
16h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 2:10 pm
SJO
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ELP
14h 35m
1 stop
$532American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:27 am - 1:22 pm
ELP
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SJO
7h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:21 pm
SJO
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ELP
23h 46m
1 stop
$537American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 11:07 am
ELP
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SJO
17h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:21 pm
SJO
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ELP
23h 46m
1 stop
$541American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:21 pm
ELP
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SJO
6h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:02 pm
SJO
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ELP
7h 37m
1 stop
$554United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 6:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
12h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 9:35 pm
SJO
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ELP
7h 55m
1 stop
$560Southwest
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
5:27 am - 1:22 pm
ELP
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SJO
7h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:19 pm
SJO
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ELP
22h 44m
1 stop
$566American Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 11:35 am
ELP
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SJO
17h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:21 pm
SJO
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ELP
23h 46m
1 stop
$571American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:40 pm
ELP
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SJO
13h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 9:35 pm
SJO
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ELP
7h 55m
1 stop
$575Southwest
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 August, where tickets cost $498 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $691 and $656 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $278 for a one-way ticket and $496 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 9541 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

6.0 GoodJudit, Apr 2026
AUS - FRA
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The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

Seat was VERY uncomfortable. Flight was delayed and then boarded slowly. The crew was super helpful with boarding and supporting maximizing the luggage in the overhead.

The flight changed gates multiple times and flight had to be delayed multiple times

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

On the return flight, arriving in Denver we sat on the tarmac in Denver for over 20 minutes.

Absolutely terrible. Would never fly American again. 2 deplaned incidents and delayed by close to 24 hours. $12 meal voucher for first class passengers was an insult to the injury. Pathetic.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

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