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Among airlines operating Las Vegas to San José flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Flights from Las Vegas to San José usually depart from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Las Vegas to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $387 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $816 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$45 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Las Vegas to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 9% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Las Vegas to San José route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $470. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Las Vegas to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 2,644 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $444 to $4,277. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Las Vegas to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $224.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 22m, compared with 9h 10m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 9h 17m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

San José is 1 hour ahead of Las Vegas (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Las Vegas to San José range from $370 to $575, with an average of $470 over the past 12 months. Anything below $370 counts as a good deal.