GDL - SJO

$133 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 6/1. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$238
Typical prices: $281-$326
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/1Tue 9/15
GDL - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $165-$273
Viva
Mon 6/1
GDL - SJO • 1 stop
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Arrive at GDL two hours early for check-in lines.
Pre-book transport at SJO for a smoother exit.
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6 days a week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Volaris Costa Rica. Average duration is 3h 22m
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Volaris Costa Rica
Cheapest • from $238 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Monterrey (MTY)
Cheapest • Avg $229 (round-trip)
Mexico City (MEX)
Shortest trip • 6h 52m (one-way)
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Volaris
Most punctual • 69% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 10% price drop
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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

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:27 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:18 pm - 7:37 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 19mnonstop
$238Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:27 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:18 pm - 7:37 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 19mnonstop
$259Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 9:51 pm
GDL
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SJO
7h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 7:37 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 19mnonstop
$263Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 9:51 pm
GDL
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SJO
9h 49m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 7:37 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 19mnonstop
$270Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:27 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 32mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:53 pm
SJO
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GDL
10h 53m
1 stop
$283Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 19mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:53 pm
SJO
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GDL
10h 53m
1 stop
$309Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:27 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 32mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:53 pm
SJO
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GDL
10h 53m
1 stop
$311Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, May 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 9:37 pm
GDL
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SJO
7h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 7:50 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 32mnonstop
$317Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 1:20 am
GDL
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SJO
6h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:50 pm
SJO
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GDL
7h 20m
1 stop
$324Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 16
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8:27 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 32mnonstop
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7:00 am - 1:18 pm
SJO
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GDL
6h 18m
1 stop
$325Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Guadalajara to San José departing in September.

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 Monday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Guadalajara, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday 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 May, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $353 and $318 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 $285, 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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Guadalajara to San José

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on GDL

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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$133
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 $133 for a one-way ticket and $238 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.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Guadalajara and San José.

  • 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 $300 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 $315 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.

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

Tuesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Thursday

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

Tuesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Wednesday

Volaris Costa Rica

Volaris Costa Rica

Thursday

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 80 reviews
7.6Comfort
5.2Entertainment
5.9Food
7.9Boarding
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

8.0 ExcellentJanice, Feb 2026
MCO - SJO
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Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

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.

Both ground crew and flight crew were rude, and did not provide any level of service. They made it very difficult as we were traveling with a passenger the required assistance.

Really nice, all good, nice crew and all on time

It was OK. The flight is pretty long for the airlines to only offer a simple sandwich on business class. The entertainment is similar to that on other Skyteam members. Ultimately the airline lost my bag and didn’t deliver it to me until the next day after a lengthy lost baggage report.

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

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