SJO - CLO

$162 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Cali

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Cali departing on 4/6. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Cali, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$286
Overall average: $318
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/23Wed 4/29
SJO - CLO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$162
Typical prices: $154-$177
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/6
SJO - CLO • 1 stop
Top airlines
Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $340 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Cali. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Panama City (PTY)
Cheapest • Avg $323 (round-trip)
Panama City (PTY)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 7% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from San José to Cali (SJO-CLO)

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

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 29
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4:40 pm - 6:26 am
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CLO
12h 46m
2 stops
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10:41 pm - 6:59 pm
CLO
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SJO
21h 18m
1 stop
$286Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Apr 29
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4:40 pm - 2:44 am
SJO
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CLO
9h 04m
2 stops
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10:41 pm - 6:59 pm
CLO
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SJO
21h 18m
1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
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7:44 pm - 6:37 am
SJO
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CLO
9h 53m
1 stop
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10:06 pm - 6:23 am
CLO
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SJO
9h 17m
1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
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7:44 pm - 6:37 am
SJO
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CLO
9h 53m
1 stop
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10:50 pm - 6:59 pm
CLO
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SJO
21h 09m
2 stops
$293Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
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4:40 pm - 7:37 am
SJO
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CLO
13h 57m
1 stop
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10:26 pm - 6:23 am
CLO
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
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4:40 pm - 6:26 am
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CLO
12h 46m
2 stops
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10:26 pm - 6:23 am
CLO
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SJO
8h 57m
1 stop
$315Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
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4:39 pm - 7:47 am
SJO
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CLO
14h 08m
1 stop
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10:25 pm - 6:50 pm
CLO
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SJO
21h 25m
1 stop
$339Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
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4:09 am - 2:10 pm
SJO
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CLO
9h 01m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 9:05 am
CLO
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SJO
5h 05m
1 stop
$340Copa Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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4:10 am - 5:36 pm
SJO
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CLO
12h 26m
1 stop
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8:46 am - 1:53 pm
CLO
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SJO
6h 07m
1 stop
$341Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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4:15 pm - 11:40 pm
SJO
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CLO
6h 25m
1 stop
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8:40 am - 3:20 pm
CLO
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SJO
7h 40m
1 stop
$344Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Cali flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Cali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Cali, 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 San José to Cali is May, where tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $352 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Cali?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Cali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Cali, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Cali

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Cali was $162 for a one-way ticket and $286 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cali from San José.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Cali.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cali from San José?

    Bogotá is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San José to Cali.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Cali, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Cali are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $312 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $313 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Cali?

    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 San José to Cali.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cali from San José 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 San José to Cali?

    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 Cali with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and CLO 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 San José to Cali?

    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 Cali from San José 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 San José to Cali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Cali. 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 San José to Cali? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1557 reviews
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
PTY - JFK
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Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

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