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Cheap Flights from San José to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New York
Newark1 stop$409
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$336
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$509
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$342
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$617
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$382
Miami
Miami1 stop$374
Boston
Boston1 stop$370
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$355
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$336
Denver
Denver1 stop$371
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$556
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$462
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$351
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$410
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$760
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$496
New York
Newark1 stop$409
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$336
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$509
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$342
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$617
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$382
Miami
Miami1 stop$374
Boston
Boston1 stop$370
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale1 stop$355
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore1 stop$336
Denver
Denver1 stop$371
Seattle
Seattle2 stops$556
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$462
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$351
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$410
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$760
Philadelphia
Philadelphia1 stop$496

Price, demand and travel trends for San José to the United States flights

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

Are flights from San José to the United States cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San José to the United States are running about 11% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $389 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San José to the United States right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San José to the United States on KAYAK in the last week:

• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from $282
• Orlando (MCO) from $336
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) from $342
• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) from $346
• Tampa (TPA) from $351

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to the United States?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $276. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $521.

When is the best time to book flights from San José to the United States?

Book your flights 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 11% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United States is the cheapest to fly to from San José?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United States are:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) from $315
• Orlando (MCO) from $325
• Miami (MIA) from $325

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San José to the United States?

Thursday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San José to the United States, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San José to the United States?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United States during the evening with average prices of $384. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $490.

Key details for San José to the United States flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$202
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 94% increase in travelers.
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Your San José to the United States flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San José to the United States?

    Fares from San José to the United States are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $280 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San José to the United States?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San José to the United States have ranged from $280 to $566.

  • What are the main airports serving the United States?

    The United States has 50 airports. The three busiest are Orlando (MCO) (19% of arrivals), Newark (EWR) (10%) and Miami (MIA) (8%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San José to the United States?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 10 airlines operate nonstop flights from San José to the United States, including:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines
    • Southwest
    • JetBlue
    • Delta
    • Avianca

  • Where in the United States can I fly nonstop from San José?

    You can fly nonstop from San José to 14 destinations in the United States. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include Orlando, New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C..

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San José to the United States?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from San José to the United States average $361 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) from $306.

  • How long is a flight from San José to the United States?

    Nonstop flights take 4h 14m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 2h 50m, from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Miami (MIA).

  • How often are flights from San José to the United States delayed and what's the average delay?

    11% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 28m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San José to the United States?

    On flights from San José to the United States you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United States?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United States include:

    • Times Square
    • Universal Orlando Resort
    • New York City Center
    • San Antonio River Walk

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San José to the United States?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San José to the United States departs at 12:33 am and the latest departs at 11:28 pm. Nonstop flights take about 4h 14m.

Your guide to booking San José to the United States flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 9 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 11% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Thursday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: Avianca, Volaris, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines.
  • If you're looking to save, Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San José. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New York, which is the most popular destination in the United States. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Chicago and Orlando.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the San José to the United States nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to the United States? 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.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 81 reviews
5.8Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.9Boarding
5.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

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

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.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

This was a small aircraft (relatively) and we were delayed half an hour on takeoff, which is not the airlines fault.

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

In Liberia airport 5 min before our departure the airport was closed for takeoff for 30 min. Upon arrival to IAH we didn’t have any available gate and waited taxing another 40 min. As a result we arrived for 1+ h later. The walkway to the passport control in IAH is about 1-2 ml long. After the passport control you have to pass the security check again. Only 3 out of 16 checkpoints were open and the line was enormously long. As a result, even though we supposed to have 2.5 hrs gap in between the flights we missed our transfer. United rebooked us for the next available flight early morning and provided free hotel and meal vouchers through.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

I was at the back of the plane with earphones, and I could still hear the chatty flight attendants; I wasn't able to sleep at all.

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

The crew was friendly and helpful. The entertainment system in my row did not work for movies and TV shows and the Direct TV cut off in parts and stopped showing the baseball playoff game.

Non-stop commercials were frustrating when trying to view direct TV

Forced to check bag, even though plenty of space in overhead bins. Did not appreciate having to wait at baggage claim to retrieve suitcase.

Great. I was in mint class. Security was spectacular. A lot of room on the flight! And the WiFi worked this time- it didn’t work the last time and I am on a business trip so that was a problem.

There was more leg room in what was most likely a basic assigned seat (row 25) then on other airlines I've flown lately.

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Boarding was done extremely poorly, with huge crowds gate loiterers blocking people from boarding, multiple lines of people trying to merge into one line. One of the male flight attendants who was doing drink service was not happy about having to let a passenger back to their seat and was unnecessarily sassy about it. I thought he was pretty entitled and not a great ambassador for JetBlue

Arrived as recommended at 8:15 a.m. for an 1115 flight, that kept getting delayed delayed and delayed and then finally canceled. Instructed for the split flight to go to Fort Lauderdale, and then find our way from there back to New York. I don't think I will ever trust flying with JetBlue again. This was my second horrific experience and I am really angry.

The inflight system with their wifi is a hot mess and doesn't work. Separately they do, but when you try to do theoretically simple things like pair a device for control it all falls apart

Great crew. Smooth flight that was on time. Boarding is a disaster as usual. Bought more room seat and was Grouo A. The flight was packed by the time I got on. TVs did not work as usual

I have posted the comments in the first flight leg.

Terrible experience flying with American Airlines. Too many delays and cancellations.

When I'm on a 5hr 22 minute flight I expect food to be purchased. Especially when American makes a very tight connection time where u have to run to make the long flight. Chips and nuts are unacceptable and being told you should be in first class to get a meal is also unacceptable. I didn't change the flight times American Airlines did.

Flight attendants on American Airlines are rude very harsh with their time of voice. Nearly identical experience as spirit airlines. However, from Spirit Airlines, you expect this level of mediocre service. You do not expect this from the big three..

The plane had maintenance issues and didn't leave after 72 hours

The staff were very nice! However when our first flight got delayed an hour, the second connection flight was not delayed and the layover was only 40 minutes. When we rushed and made it to our gate for the connection flight, the gate said it had moved to another section of the airport. We barley made it to the connection flight, and overall we were very stressed. We asked about taking a later time for the second connection flight, but the other option was much later and we would have to wait at the airport for 9+ hours. I just wish American Airlines could have moved the second connection flight to a later time too for its customers, and thank you for taking the time to read my review.

The only poor experience was the flight the day before was canceled. I have flown enough to change as soon as notified. That was a huge plus for AA. Obviously I paid out of pocket for a hotel. Not AA choice , it was mine. I had resources. Other friends on the same flight were more affected. I know everyone is doing their best and the ability to change my flight was a good move AA.😀

Flight was canceled and then rescheduled on another flight. Paid for first class but moved to the back of the plane. Then put up in the worst/dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. American Airlines should be ashamed of putting their passengers/customers in a place that filthy.

We appreciated that the AA agent at the check in desk was aware that we might not make our connecting flight from Liberia to Miami due to delays. He immediately got us on an earlier flight, which meant less time in the airport and the ability to catch our flight home. Without him, we might had to spend a night in Miami, which we could not do due to work schedules once we got home. This action is what made this flight sequence excellent.

The flight was on time, boarding process good. Good value flight.

It’s a new plane, but the most important detail is that the economy class seat doesn't recline—it’s completely fixed. The only one that reclines is in Comfort Class.

Better seats, allow us to upgrade, terrible website, poor telephone service, better equipment

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

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.

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

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

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