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

Flights from Rochester to San José usually depart from Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Rochester to San José: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Rochester to San José most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 28% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 12% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Rochester to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $404. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

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.

How long is a flight from Rochester to San José?

A nonstop flight from Rochester to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 2,321 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester 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.

Have flight prices from Rochester to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $382 to $2,742. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Rochester to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $309, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 39m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 7h 57m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Rochester and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Rochester (Central Time vs Eastern 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: · Budget · Avis · Priceless · Routes Car & Truck Rentals · Payless

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San José range from $469 to $819, with an average of $629 over the past 12 months. Anything below $469 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester to San José?

Delta ($382) and American Airlines ($392) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rochester to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Rochester to San José?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Rochester to San José route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

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

Flights via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $391. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) had the shortest average connection time for Rochester to San José layovers at 270 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $469-$819

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Typical prices: $164-$366

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Thu 10/11

ROC - SJO • 2 stops

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March

Cheapest • 28% price drop

February

Most popular

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Cheapest • Avg $391 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 32m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to San José

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

12:10 pm - 10:15 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:37 pm - 11:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$382Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

12:10 pm - 10:15 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 11:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

15h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$382Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

6:58 pm - 1:01 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 03m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

3:54 pm - 10:52 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

17h 58m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$392American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

6:07 pm - 1:01 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 54m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

6:20 am - 11:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

15h 45m1 stop Miami

$392American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 6

6:55 pm - 12:30 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 35m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

3:44 pm - 12:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

19h 22m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$424GOL

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

6:26 pm - 12:26 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:56 pm - 12:58 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

20h 02m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$424GOL

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

9:30 am - 7:53 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 23m1 stop Newark

11:28 pm - 12:27 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

11h 59m1 stop Newark

$450United Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

5:35 am - 12:05 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

1:15 pm - 10:10 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 55m1 stop Orlando

$492Southwest

Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 9

8:45 am - 7:53 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 08m1 stop Newark

1:15 am - 2:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

11h 52m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$494United Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

5:35 am - 12:05 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

12:30 pm - 11:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

22h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

$496Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Rochester to San José

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

12:10 pm - 6:50 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7:45 pm - 11:31 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

49h 46m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$746Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 38m1 stop Newark

1:25 pm - 9:29 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

18h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$869United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 38m1 stop Newark

1:25 pm - 9:29 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

18h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$906United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

10:13 am - 12:21 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 9:46 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

18h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$908United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 38m1 stop Newark

1:25 pm - 9:29 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

18h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$908United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

5:52 pm - 12:21 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 9:46 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

18h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$926United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 38m1 stop Newark

7:55 am - 9:29 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

23h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$926United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

7:10 pm - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 28m1 stop Newark

12:44 pm - 11:28 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 44m1 stop Newark

$978United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:08 am - 11:45 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

55h 37m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:05 am - 6:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

11h 47m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,005Avianca

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

7:10 pm - 11:38 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 28m1 stop Newark

12:44 pm - 11:28 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 44m1 stop Newark

$1,117United Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to San José flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Rochester to San José with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San José start at $382. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $469 to $819. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $382 on Delta.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San José, it is 40% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 24% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

March is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San José at $453 round-trip.
July ($1,013) and December ($859) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 123% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	February
Cheapest flight	$180

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Rochester to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rochester 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to San José?
Flights from Rochester to San José usually depart from Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to San José?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Rochester to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Rochester to San José most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to San José?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Rochester to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $783, a difference of $404. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
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.
How long is a flight from Rochester to San José?
A nonstop flight from Rochester to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 2,321 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester 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.
Have flight prices from Rochester to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $382 to $2,742. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Rochester to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Rochester to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $309, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rochester to San José?
Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 39m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 7h 57m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Rochester and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Rochester (Central Time vs Eastern 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:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless
How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Rochester to San José range from $469 to $819, with an average of $629 over the past 12 months. Anything below $469 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $379 - about $404 less than Thursday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to San José trip for March. Fares historically average $453 round-trip in that month - typically $560 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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

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

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What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Rochester to San José?

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