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$120 Find Cheap Flights from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to San José departing on 10/19. 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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Cheap Flights from Guadalajara to San José (GDL-SJO)

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

Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 9
Viva Logo
6:00 am - 1:20 amGDL-SJO
19h 20m1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 9:55 amSJO-GDL
7h 35m1 stop
$306Viva
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:27 pm - 11:52 pmGDL-SJO
3h 25mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:13 pm - 7:34 pmSJO-GDL
3h 21mnonstop
$332Volaris Costa Rica
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Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:05 am - 11:40 pmGDL-SJO
17h 35m2 stops
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2:20 am - 10:00 amSJO-GDL
7h 40m1 stop
Sat, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:05 am - 3:50 pmGDL-SJO
9h 45m1 stop
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2:20 am - 9:10 pmSJO-GDL
18h 50m1 stop
Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 25
Aeromexico Logo
9:15 pm - 12:05 pmGDL-SJO
14h 50m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
8:05 am - 4:20 pmSJO-GDL
8h 15m1 stop
$347Aeromexico
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Copa Airlines Logo
12:12 am - 4:48 pmGDL-SJO
16h 36m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:51 pmSJO-GDL
11h 50m1 stop
$353Copa Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 10
Copa Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 7:10 amGDL-SJO
7h 00m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 10:51 pmSJO-GDL
11h 51m1 stop
$359Copa Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 10
Aeromexico Logo
4:24 pm - 11:26 pmGDL-SJO
7h 02m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
6:18 am - 2:42 pmSJO-GDL
8h 24m1 stop
$410Aeromexico
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 pmGDL-SJO
17h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 am - 3:47 pmSJO-GDL
13h 21m1 stop
$667Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:00 pmGDL-SJO
17h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 am - 3:47 pmSJO-GDL
13h 21m1 stop
$684Alaska Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Guadalajara to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
GDL

Arrive at GDL at least two hours before your flight due to potential crowds and long lines at check-in and security.

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SJO

At SJO, arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit. Hotels often provide helpful transport options.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Guadalajara to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to San José, San José Province?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guadalajara to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Guadalajara to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Guadalajara to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Guadalajara, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to San José is February, where tickets cost $268 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $357 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Guadalajara 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $310, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Guadalajara to San José

When to book flights from Guadalajara to San José

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Guadalajara to San José was $120 for a one-way ticket and $306 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from Guadalajara.

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

    When flying out of Guadalajara you will be using Guadalajara Miguel Hidal. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Guadalajara to San José flight route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San José on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Guadalajara to San José, Volaris Costa Rica or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Guadalajara to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of $270 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara with another airline. Booking your flights between Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $162 or less one-way and $262 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Guadalajara to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Monday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Friday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Sunday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Guadalajara to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
5.2Entertainment
5.8Food
7.8Boarding
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

Good, the flight from Miami to Mexico City was better than Mexico City to Miami

Flight was on time, good service, but there was no free WiFi, even for first class passengers

It was good in general. The Crew during the flight were very nice at all times.

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

the guy in front of me put his seat back immediately...and then left it back including thru landing and taxiing to the runway. attendants did not check/ask him to put it up for landing.

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

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