MFE - SJO

$408 Find Cheap Flights from McAllen 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 McAllen to San José departing on 12/23. 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 McAllen to San José (MFE-SJO)

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

Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 2:10 pmMFE-SJO
8h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 11:19 pmSJO-MFE
8h 20m1 stop
$466American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 2:10 pmMFE-SJO
8h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 10:42 amSJO-MFE
19h 31m2 stops
$470American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 10:59 pmMFE-SJO
15h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:03 amSJO-MFE
18h 04m1 stop
$576American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
9:43 am - 9:03 pmMFE-SJO
11h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:12 pm - 10:22 amSJO-MFE
21h 10m2 stops
$580American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for McAllen to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from McAllen 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 McAllen to San José?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from McAllen 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).

Houston (IAH) is the top choice – 68% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from McAllen to San José picked an itinerary connecting there.

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

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from McAllen 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 Dallas (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $598.

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

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

Consider flying via Houston (IAH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 9h 27m.

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

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

If you prefer a quick connection, Dallas (DFW) often has the shortest layovers from McAllen to San José, with an average of 3h 14m.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$408
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from McAllen to San José

When to book flights from McAllen to San José

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from McAllen to San José was $408 for a one-way ticket and $466 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from McAllen Miller Intl. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from McAllen to San José, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from McAllen to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $638 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $483 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from McAllen to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from McAllen 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 McAllen 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8937 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

8.0 ExcellentBill, Aug 2025IAH - LAX
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

A little bit more leg room in premium economy. I am 6’4”.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

The flight got delayed 2.5 hrs due to a maintenance issue that cause a domino effect. American should have spare planes for when something like this happens.

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