Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to San José?

Flights from Oakland to San José usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Oakland to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to San José.

Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Oakland to San José most commonly connect through: • Houston Hobby (HOU) - 40% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 40% of one-stop connections • Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 20% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Oakland to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Oakland to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $502 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $288. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

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

How long is a flight from Oakland to San José?

A nonstop flight from Oakland to San José takes 00m, covering 3,034 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to San José?

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.

How are flight prices from Oakland to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Oakland to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Oakland to San José?

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 35m, compared with 10h 59m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 22h 30m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

What is the time difference between Oakland and San José?

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

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

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: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Oakland to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Oakland to San José range from $547 to $771, with an average of $638 over the past 12 months. Anything below $547 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland to San José?

Round-trip flights from Oakland to San José typically range from $547 to $771. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $603, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to San José. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Oakland to San José?

Southwest ($603) and Alaska Airlines ($663) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Oakland to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Oakland to San José?

Houston Hobby (HOU) and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) are the most popular layovers for the Oakland to San José route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HOU or LAS.

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

Flights via Houston Hobby (HOU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $614. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Oakland to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) had the shortest average connection time for Oakland to San José layovers at 5h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$603

Typical prices: $547-$771

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$277

Typical prices: $260-$322

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OAK - SJO • 2 stops

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May

Cheapest • 21% price drop

March

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Cheapest • Avg $614 (round-trip)

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

Shortest trip • 9h 35m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to San José

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

7:45 pm - 1:45 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

12:30 pm - 9:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

10h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$603Southwest

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

7:45 pm - 1:45 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

4:00 pm - 7:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

17h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$603Southwest

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27

7:45 pm - 1:45 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

4:00 pm - 8:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

18h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Los Angeles

$603Southwest

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 3

5:40 pm - 12:50 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 10m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

2:45 pm - 6:30 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

17h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$623Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 14

12:28 pm - 1:25 amOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

6:53 am - 11:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

30h 07m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$648Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 19

10:00 pm - 1:45 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby

1:05 pm - 7:35 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

20h 30m2 stops Houston Hobby Los Angeles

$650Southwest

Sat, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 25

7:13 pm - 11:57 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 44m2 stops Portland Los Angeles

1:45 am - 7:19 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

19h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

$663Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

7:13 pm - 11:57 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 44m2 stops Portland Los Angeles

1:45 am - 8:48 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

33h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

$681Alaska Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 25

7:00 am - 11:57 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles

1:45 am - 7:19 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

19h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

$712Alaska Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 23

7:13 pm - 11:57 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 44m2 stops Portland Los Angeles

1:45 am - 10:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

22h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$712Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Oakland to San José

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

11:15 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 44m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:07 am - 2:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

32h 27m2 stops Orlando San Diego

$887Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

11:15 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 44m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

7:07 am - 2:34 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

32h 27m2 stops Orlando San Diego

$887Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

5:30 am - 7:40 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby

1:00 pm - 10:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

10h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$894Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

5:30 am - 7:40 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby

1:00 pm - 10:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

10h 45m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$894Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

11:15 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 44m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

1:21 pm - 12:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

23h 39m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$942Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

11:15 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 44m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

1:21 pm - 12:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

23h 39m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$945Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

8:22 pm - 12:05 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 43m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

30h 15m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,304Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

8:22 pm - 12:05 pmOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 43m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

5:15 pm - 10:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

30h 15m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$1,305Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

9:59 am - 8:30 amOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m3 stops San Diego New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

18h 20m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,348Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

9:59 am - 8:30 amOAK Oakland-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m3 stops San Diego New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

5:35 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-OAK Oakland

18h 20m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,348Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland 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 Oakland to San José departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to San José. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Oakland to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to San José.
How long is a flight from Oakland to San José?
A nonstop flight from Oakland to San José takes 00m, covering 3,034 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to San José?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Oakland to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Oakland to San José range from $547 to $771, with an average of $638 over the past 12 months. Anything below $547 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Oakland to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Oakland to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
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:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to San José?
Flights from Oakland to San José usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Oakland to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 20% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Oakland to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Oakland to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $502 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $288.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Oakland to San José?
Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 35m, compared with 10h 59m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 22h 30m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).
What is the time difference between Oakland and San José?
San José is 1 hour ahead of Oakland (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $502, about $288 less than Saturday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to San José trip for May. Fares historically average $502 round-trip in that month - typically $562 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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