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Find cheap flights from Honolulu to San José from $230

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Honolulu to San José departing on 10/9. 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 flight deals from Honolulu to San José (HNL-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu 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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8:00 am - 8:01 amHNL-SJO
20h 01m2 stops
6:14 pm - 7:40 pmSJO-HNL
29h 26m2 stops
$559Copa Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 17
8:00 am - 10:02 amHNL-SJO
22h 02m2 stops
4:15 am - 7:40 pmSJO-HNL
19h 25m2 stops
$736Copa Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
2:23 pm - 8:00 pmHNL-SJO
25h 37m2 stops
7:30 am - 10:00 amSJO-HNL
30h 30m1 stop
$800Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 17
5:39 pm - 1:11 pmHNL-SJO
15h 32m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:46 pmSJO-HNL
18h 46m2 stops
$927American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Mon, Jun 3
6:58 pm - 10:08 pmHNL-SJO
23h 10m1 stop
7:01 am - 1:50 pmSJO-HNL
34h 49m1 stop
$945American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
1:45 pm - 8:00 pmHNL-SJO
26h 15m1 stop
7:30 am - 10:00 amSJO-HNL
30h 30m1 stop
$965Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 17
7:00 am - 12:26 pmHNL-SJO
25h 26m3 stops
7:55 am - 7:40 pmSJO-HNL
15h 45m2 stops
$971United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
5:45 pm - 10:03 amHNL-SJO
12h 18m1 stop
5:30 am - 3:13 pmSJO-HNL
13h 43m1 stop
$1,002United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 11
9:40 pm - 8:50 pmHNL-SJO
19h 10m2 stops
8:15 am - 1:09 pmSJO-HNL
32h 54m3 stops
$1,990
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Wed, May 29 - Mon, Jun 3
10:00 pm - 8:00 pmHNL-SJO
42h 00m2 stops
9:45 am - 1:09 pmSJO-HNL
31h 24m3 stops
$2,035
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Wed, May 29 - Sun, Jun 2

Flights from Honolulu to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Honolulu to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Honolulu to San José, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Honolulu to San José, San José Province, 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 Honolulu to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost $821 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,253 and $1,201 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Honolulu to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San José, San José Province, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Honolulu to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Copa Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $230. KAYAK users also found Honolulu to San José round-trip flights on Copa Airlines from $559 and on Alaska Airlines from $800.

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Low season

July

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$230
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Honolulu to San José

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to San José, San José Province was $230 for a one-way ticket and $559 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Honolulu to San José.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and San José, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to San José, Alaska Airlines or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to San José are Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $783 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $913 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

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

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Top 5 airlines serving from Honolulu to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9134 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Food
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The flight was delayed because the pilots had not arrived on their previous flight yet. The flight was 100% full so it was pretty crowded. I miss having the screens on the back of the seats. It would be great if the Alaska planes had the clip so you can put your phone or tablet on the back of the seat in front of you to not strain your neck. Everything else was very smooth.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024SEA - BOS
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The flight was delayed because the pilots had not arrived on their previous flight yet. The flight was 100% full so it was pretty crowded. I miss having the screens on the back of the seats. It would be great if the Alaska planes had the clip so you can put your phone or tablet on the back of the seat in front of you to not strain your neck. Everything else was very smooth.

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

It was fine since it ensure we went to our destination in time.

Overall good flight, smooth and on time and comfortable. Disappointing that food is not served and you can't purchase the snack packs on the plane.

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

There was a row with three women who were very loud - talking and laughing. In an open, outdoor setting that's fine. On an airplane, no. The flight attendants told the women they were the fun row. It took the woman sitting in the row ahead of the loud women to tell them they were too loud, but everyone in the general vicinity was irritated. I didn't think it would be possible to be so rowdy for so long. Then when we landed we weren't let off at a gate. We had to be bussed in and the bus contended with airline traffic. After dealing with the loud passengers, this was not what I was expecting. An incredibly disappointing experience with an airline that I have always regarded as one of the better ones.

I bought the cheapest ticket. No meal, no checked luggage so I didn't expect much and was surprised by how good the flight and service was. Alaska is now my favorite airline.

Comfortable seat, plenty of leg room which is so rare, overhead bin comfortably accommodated my carry-on bag. Deli box was tasty, service was good, bathrooms were clean. Uneventful flight, which I appreciate. Departed on time and landed early.

No entertainment, food was cookies & juice,water, soda or coffee.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Great crew. Very comfortable business seats with nice bedding. Good food. We were delayed to let late passengers on the flight, but otherwise great experience.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

I was in business class. There was an excellent headset. But half an hour before arrival they collected them! The rest of the trip I had to use a cheap earphone. There must be a better way to protect the headphones.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Honolulu to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/9Wed
2 stopsCopa Airlines
30h 09mHNL-SJO
$230
5/14Tue
2 stopsCopa Airlines
21h 10mHNL-SJO
$336
5/14Tue
2 stopsCopa Airlines
19h 49mHNL-SJO
$391
6/5Wed
3 stops
33h 37mHNL-SJO
$413
6/5Wed
2 stops
36h 50mHNL-SJO
$414
7/10Wed
2 stopsCopa Airlines
23h 02mHNL-SJO
$418
8/20Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
15h 40mHNL-SJO
$442
7/8Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
12h 18mHNL-SJO
$482
5/14Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
24h 32mHNL-SJO
$499
6/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 47mHNL-SJO
$500

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Last minute flights from Honolulu to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Honolulu to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
26h 12mHNL-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
19h 37mSJO-HNL
$696
5/8Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 32mHNL-SJO
5/14Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 29mSJO-HNL
$772
5/8Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 48mHNL-SJO
5/14Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 29mSJO-HNL
$871
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 32mHNL-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
31h 58mSJO-HNL
$1,143
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 32mHNL-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 43mSJO-HNL
$1,282

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Honolulu - San José Flights

Departure:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Honolulu

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