GNV - SJO

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Cheapest round-trip
$628
American Airlines
Tue 11/24Tue 12/1
GNV - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$410
American Airlines
Tue 8/4
GNV - SJO • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Gainesville and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $806 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gainesville to San José (GNV-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San José

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:09 pm
GNV
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SJO
7h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 11:50 pm
SJO
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GNV
7h 39m
1 stop
$628American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 1:39 pm
GNV
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SJO
18h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 10:56 am
SJO
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GNV
20h 47m
2 stops
$633American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 12:03 pm
GNV
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SJO
19h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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GNV
15h 59m
1 stop
$759American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 12:26 pm
GNV
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SJO
19h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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GNV
15h 59m
1 stop
$764American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 27
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 10:32 am
GNV
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SJO
18h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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GNV
11h 27m
1 stop
$827American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 27
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:32 am
GNV
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SJO
5h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 11:59 pm
SJO
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GNV
11h 27m
1 stop
$957American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Gainesville to San José flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Gainesville to San José?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Gainesville to San José chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Miami (MIA) is the top choice – 73% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Gainesville to San José picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Gainesville to San José?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Gainesville to San José clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Miami (MIA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $806.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Gainesville to San José?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Gainesville to San José via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Miami (MIA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 22m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Gainesville to San José?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Gainesville to San José, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Miami (MIA) often has the shortest layovers from Gainesville to San José, with an average of 2h 42m.

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Cheapest flight

$410
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When to book flights from Gainesville to San José

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Gainesville to San José was $410 for a one-way ticket and $628 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Gainesville and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Gainesville from Gainesville Regional and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Gainesville and San José.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Gainesville to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11827 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
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Not great. I understand delays happen due to weather and crew issues, but it was unacceptable that no agents were available at the counters inside the airport for customer service or help getting on a standby list. The app was not helpful either. I stood in line for an hour waiting for someone to show up at the gate to help me get on a standby flight. Customer care does not seem to be a priority.

4.0 OkayHARMONY, Jul 2026
MCO - DFW
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Not great. I understand delays happen due to weather and crew issues, but it was unacceptable that no agents were available at the counters inside the airport for customer service or help getting on a standby list. The app was not helpful either. I stood in line for an hour waiting for someone to show up at the gate to help me get on a standby flight. Customer care does not seem to be a priority.

As I said I never took the flight back from due to earlier delayed that prevented from taking the second trip back and nobody helped me to rebook from kayak

It was awful. My first flight was delayed and as a consequence I lost my second flight to Greensboro. I did not know what to do so I rebook myself a flight to Charlotte . It was very inconvenient I not to have anybody form corporate assisting me either from PwC or from kayak . It is a very disappointing experience that American did not wait 1 minute or told me to rebook before making the first flight

Would have been good to have the live TV outside of the continental United States as AA was promoting they are sponsors of the Fifa World Cup only for the live coverage to end.

Terrible check in experience in Miami airport by a so-called supervisor. Food came and they were picking up trash within 5 mins. Did not get fed again for about 6 hours. No chance to buy anything on board, horrible experience. Flight attendants have no control over passengers dropping off bags closer to the exit, not close to their seat.

American Airlines changed are gate no fewer than four times. Walking back and forth from one concourse to another was exhausting, especially after all the flight delays.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

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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