MFE - SJO

$206 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 4/24. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from McAllen to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$528
Typical prices: $638-$679
United Airlines
Thu 4/16Mon 4/20
MFE - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$206
United Airlines
Fri 4/24
MFE - SJO • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $528 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between McAllen and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Houston (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $578 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 29m (one-way)
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 29% price drop
May
Most popular
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from McAllen to San José

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 10:11 am
MFE
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SJO
5h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:48 pm
SJO
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MFE
12h 53m
1 stop
$528United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
American Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 9:36 pm
MFE
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SJO
6h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:02 am
SJO
-
MFE
20h 27m
2 stops
$533American Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 10:11 am
MFE
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SJO
16h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:59 pm
SJO
-
MFE
14h 04m
1 stop
$625United Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 8
American Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 1:14 pm
MFE
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SJO
19h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 10:02 am
SJO
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MFE
18h 40m
2 stops
$640American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 11:26 am
MFE
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SJO
19h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 8:57 am
SJO
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MFE
17h 37m
1 stop
$684American Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24
American Airlines Logo
8:04 pm - 11:50 am
MFE
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SJO
16h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 8:55 am
SJO
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MFE
7h 56m
1 stop
$703American Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 26
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:11 am
MFE
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SJO
6h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 3:59 pm
SJO
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MFE
14h 29m
1 stop
$768United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
5:17 am - 5:16 pm
MFE
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SJO
12h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:59 pm
SJO
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MFE
16h 29m
1 stop
$789United Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:50 am
MFE
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SJO
19h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 1:04 pm
SJO
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MFE
20h 50m
2 stops
$810American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 11:26 am
MFE
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SJO
19h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 8:57 am
SJO
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MFE
19h 31m
2 stops
$835American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from McAllen 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 McAllen to San José departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from McAllen 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 McAllen to San José is September, where tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,025 and $905 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$206
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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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 $206 for a one-way ticket and $528 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 $608 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 $618 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 9342 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

10.0 ExcellentAgustin, Feb 2026
IAH - SFO
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Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Never ontime and always delays. Long waits for customer service and often app doesn’t work

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

We lost a day of our vacation because AA did not get the plane to the gate on time. Even though the gate attendant was very clear that it was not weather related, AA would do nothing because there was some snow that day. They basically said the gate attendant was wrong even though she was on the front line of the situation and they were not.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

The accessible bathroom should be visible to people in Economy class.

Lexus in first class was absolutely amazing! Beat flight attendant i’ve ever seen.

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