SJO - MIA

$96 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Miami

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$177
Overall average: $230
Avianca
Tue 7/7Tue 7/14
SJO - MIA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$178
Typical prices: $212-$381
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 3/14Sat 3/21
SJO - MIA • Non-stop
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Avianca's Classic fare includes a free checked bag.
Expect free WiFi and self-check-in at SJO.
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $177 (round-trip)
Volaris Costa Rica
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Most punctual • 98% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Panama City (PTY)
Cheapest • Avg $263 (round-trip)
Managua (MGA)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San José to Miami (SJO-MIA)

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

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
Avianca Logo
4:35 pm - 2:50 am
SJO
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MIA
8h 15m
2 stops
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3:50 pm - 11:15 pm
MIA
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SJO
9h 25m
2 stops
$177Avianca
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
Volaris El Salvador Logo
7:58 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$179Volaris El Salvador
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 21
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$180Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$181Volaris
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$182Volaris El Salvador
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$187Volaris El Salvador
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
Volaris El Salvador Logo
7:58 am - 12:52 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$194Volaris El Salvador
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$196Volaris El Salvador
Sun, Mar 15 - Fri, Mar 20
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
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MIA
2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 53mnonstop
$198Volaris El Salvador
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
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7:58 am - 12:52 pm
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2h 54mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:17 pm
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2h 53mnonstop
$199Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Miami flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Miami?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Miami clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Miami on a Sunday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Miami, 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 Miami is October, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $290 and $284 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Miami?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $215 on average.

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

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 Miami, 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 Miami, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Miami

 
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on Avianca and SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MIA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Miami

  • Are there any convenient hotels near SJO?

    If you are planning to stay near the San Jose Airport the night before your flight, there are many airports just outside of SJO that offer free shuttle service to the terminal. You may consider checking into the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose Airport, the Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela, or the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport.

  • Does SJO have any lounges?

    Yes. The Santa Maria VIP Lounge allows access for a fee at the door. This comfortable and stylish lounge is located on Level 3 airside, at Gate 5. Inside, some benefits include TV, Wi-Fi, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, internet terminals, telephone, and flight monitor boards.

  • Does MIA have facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. MIA has installed Mamava lactation pods throughout the terminals. These freestanding units offer a sanitized, clean space where nursing moms can breastfeed or pump. Each of these units has a fold down table between two bench seats, motion-activated lighting, and exhaust fan, a coat hook, a mirror, a USB port, and an electrical outlet.

  • Where do I go to pick up my rental car at MIA?

    All car rental agencies at MIA operate out of the MIA Rental Car Center (RCC). To get there, you need to take the MIA mover transit system and is station is on the third level between the Flamingo and Dolphin garages. To get to the station, use the third level moving walks get there. Some companies represented at the RCC include Budget, Enterprise, National, Hertz, SIXT, Avis, and more.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Miami was $96 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    San José and Miami are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Miami.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Miami?

    American Airlines, Iberia, Delta, Air France, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Miami flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Miami flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Miami?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Miami on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Miami, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Miami are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $142 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $236 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Miami.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Miami 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 Miami?

    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 Miami with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and MIA 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 Miami?

    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 Miami from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Miami

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $234 or less round-trip.
  • The Central American airport The San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is located in the city of San Jose in Costa Rica—not San Jose California (SJC). SJO in Central America is a hub for Volaris Costa Rica, Avianca Costa Rica, Sansa Airlines, and Costa Rica Green Airways. It also serves as a focus city for Copa Airlines and Avianca El Salvador. The Miami International Airport (MIA) is a hub for many airlines, including American Airlines, a Amerijet International, Western global Airlines, and more. MIA is also a focus city for Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and others.
  • American Airlines is one carrier that operates a direct flight from SJO to MIA. However, several airlines operate one-stop flights between SJO and MIA, including Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, Avianca, Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta. Some layovers include Panama City (PTY), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), and Guatemala City (GUA). Avianca, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate two-stop flights between SJO and MIA.
  • If you would like to relax and indulge yourself before your flight, you should visit the Spa Mioderma, which has two locations airside at SJO, at Gates 5 and 10. At both of these venues you can treat yourself to massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.
  • To get from San Jose City center to SJO, you can catch an ATUASA bus from many different stops in San Jose. A bus trip from San Jose to SJO takes approximately 35min. You can also book a ride with one of many of the shuttle companies that ferry passengers from San Jose to SJO, including Zuma tours, Willie's Tours Costa Rica shuttles, and Interbus shuttles.
  • If your legs feel jumpy or your muscles are stiff after you land an MIA, stop by their Yoga Room on the first floor in Terminal H h, landside, next to Door 21. This peaceful facility exudes calm and welcomes all passengers. It provides free practice mats and is open daily from 9 am until 9 pm.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Miami?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami.
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Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami

Monday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Wednesday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Thursday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Friday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

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Direct returns

Miami to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Wednesday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Thursday

American Airlines, Avianca

American Airlines, Avianca

Friday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Avianca, Volaris El Salvador

American Airlines, Avianca, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to Miami

 
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7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 80 reviews
8.3Crew
5.9Food
7.9Boarding
7.6Comfort
5.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

8.0 ExcellentJanice, Feb 2026
MCO - SJO
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Smooth flight. Easy boarding. Come early. Check in line is long

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

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

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

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

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

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

We were delayed and due to lateness we were traveling from 11pm we were rerouted to FLL and couldnt deplane but stayed on the plane with no extra Service given (extra good options etc$ there Were so many things that could go wrong and did. This was not an enjoyable experience at all thoroughly exhausting

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

I was originally scheduled on AA 1763. When I landed in Miami, I went to the counter for flight AA 2115 to try to move my flight to this one. I was in a first class seat on AA 1763. While they moved to me this flight, I was told that there were no other 1st class seats available and they assigned me into coach. However, when I was getting off the plane I noticed that one of the pilots who was also in line to go jump seat - somehow miraculously got a 1st class seat on this flight. It is actually infuriating that I had a paid 1st class seat yet somehow they would move an AA employee ahead of that. At a bare minimum, they should have compensated me for the fare difference and I really think paying customers should ALWAYs get the premiere seats.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

Original flight was canceled and rescheduled for the next day. Cancelation notice was sent in the middle of the night (only saw it in the morning), leaving no room to find other options. No offers to reimburse for the extra expenses or compensations. My flight to Rio on 12/12 was also delayed for 16 hours. This seems to be the new normal for AA.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

I like how the crew and pilot kept us updated Even though our flight was slightly delayed. We made up time for it in the air. I really did enjoy my seat and amenities and my trip and value overall.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

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 upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

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

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

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