SJO - PHX

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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 Phoenix departing on 9/20. 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$468
Typical prices: $452-$617
United Airlines
Thu 7/23Thu 7/30
SJO - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$250
Typical prices: $183-$423
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/20
SJO - PHX • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $468 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Phoenix. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $387 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 58m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Phoenix (SJO-PHX)

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

Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
United Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 3:10 pm
SJO
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PHX
15h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 10:11 am
PHX
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SJO
24h 20m
2 stops
$468United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:41 pm
SJO
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PHX
9h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:58 pm
PHX
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SJO
7h 58m
1 stop
$475American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:41 pm
SJO
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PHX
9h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:58 pm
PHX
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SJO
7h 58m
1 stop
$476American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:08 pm
SJO
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PHX
13h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 7:37 pm
PHX
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SJO
11h 07m
2 stops
$477United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 7:46 am
SJO
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PHX
18h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:24 am - 1:58 pm
PHX
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SJO
12h 34m
2 stops
$479American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 30
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 1:19 pm
SJO
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PHX
23h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:24 am - 1:58 pm
PHX
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SJO
12h 34m
2 stops
$480American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:59 pm
SJO
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PHX
15h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:21 pm
PHX
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SJO
27h 21m
2 stops
$481United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 7:46 am
SJO
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PHX
18h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:24 am - 1:58 pm
PHX
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SJO
12h 34m
2 stops
$482American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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PHX
14h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 1:57 pm
PHX
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SJO
19h 42m
1 stop
$485American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 pm
SJO
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PHX
14h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 1:57 pm
PHX
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SJO
19h 42m
1 stop
$486American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Phoenix flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $590 and $546 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$250
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking San José to Phoenix flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $250 for a one-way ticket and $468 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Phoenix, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Phoenix are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $589 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $449 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Phoenix.

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

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

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and PHX 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 Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix 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 3 airlines serving from San José to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Phoenix. 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.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4245 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Absolute disaster. Rude, uncooperative staff. Staff ignores and pretends you don’t exist when you are asking them a question. Erroneous departure gate and baggage claim information. Equipment not working for purchase of drinks. Overly expensive baggage check-in fees. Overly crowded. Dirty airplane. Passengers coughing incessantly as if they were being gassed. Circled airport in flight several times and waited on the tarmac for 1.5 hours. The worst experience ever. Consider another industry. The travel industry is not for you.

The flight was mostly on time, smooth and deplaning was quick. Baggage was really quick at the claim. Comfort was so-so and I paid for economy plus. It was still too crowded and why was a family of 5 scattered all around the plane?

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Boarding crew at the gate were hilarious and made boarding run.

American Airlines is a great dependable airline, on time arrival and departure with polite crew and staff.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Horrible experience. Food was ridiculous, insufficient, and not appetizing at all. They served sugary granola bar for breakfast. Furthermore, my bags were delayed and delivered damaged and American made it impossible to file for damages. Furthermore, the flights were delayed causing unnecessary stress given the connecting flights. It was awful experience, would never want to fly American.

My table was broken so it made it difficult to eat the food during the service. I was also informed that my luggage did not make it with me to Phoenix. I live two hours away so this makes it even more stressful to try and arrange a time for pick up

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

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