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Where can I fly from San José?Prices from SJO, departing Wed 7/15 and returning Wed 7/22

Book Cheap International Flights from San José

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

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:20 pm - 7:37 pm
SJO
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CUN
2h 17mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:28 pm - 9:39 pm
CUN
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SJO
2h 11mnonstop
$200Volaris Costa Rica
Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6
Volaris Logo
1:33 pm - 4:50 pm
SJO
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CUN
2h 17mnonstop
Volaris Logo
11:37 am - 12:48 pm
CUN
-
SJO
2h 11mnonstop
$229Volaris
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 13
Volaris Logo
1:33 pm - 4:50 pm
SJO
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CUN
2h 17mnonstop
Volaris Logo
11:37 am - 12:48 pm
CUN
-
SJO
2h 11mnonstop
$235Volaris
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 1:40 pm
SJO
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MAD
35h 15m
1 stop
KLM Logo
6:00 am - 4:20 pm
MAD
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SJO
18h 20m
1 stop
$626KLM
Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 7:15 pm
SJO
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MAD
16h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:20 pm
MAD
-
SJO
18h 20m
1 stop
$629Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Aug 17
KLM Logo
6:25 pm - 7:35 pm
SJO
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MAD
17h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
8:30 pm - 4:20 pm
MAD
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SJO
27h 50m
1 stop
$633KLM
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
9:50 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DEL
24h 35m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:30 pm - 10:05 pm
DEL
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SJO
34h 05m
1 stop
$818Air Canada
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Air Canada Logo
9:50 am - 9:55 pm
SJO
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DEL
24h 35m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:30 pm - 11:15 pm
DEL
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SJO
35h 15m
2 stops
$821Air Canada
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 29
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 7:50 pm
SJO
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DEL
25h 10m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:30 pm - 9:05 pm
DEL
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SJO
33h 05m
1 stop
$823Air Canada
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 28
KLM Logo
7:05 pm - 7:45 pm
SJO
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LCY
17h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
7:45 am - 5:30 pm
LCY
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SJO
15h 45m
1 stop
$826KLM

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from San José

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 22
SANSA Logo
7:55 am - 8:45 am
SJO
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LIR
0h 50mnonstop
SANSA Logo
12:35 pm - 1:40 pm
LIR
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
$301SANSA
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24
SANSA Logo
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
SJO
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LIR
0h 50mnonstop
SANSA Logo
1:45 pm - 1:35 pm
LIR
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SJO
23h 50m
1 stop
$315SANSA
Thu, Jun 25 - Tue, Jun 30
SANSA Logo
6:30 am - 7:20 am
SJO
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LIR
0h 50mnonstop
SANSA Logo
7:30 am - 8:20 am
LIR
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SJO
0h 50mnonstop
$329SANSA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from San José

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from San José?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from San José.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from San José is Liberia (100% of total searches).

What are the most popular international flights out of San José?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from San José.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from San José. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are New York, Mexico City and Orlando.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from San José?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from San José along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from San José is United States (38% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Panama (14%) and Mexico (12%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from San José?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from San José. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Nosara, Puerto Jiménez, Liberia, San José and Cobano. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was San José at $110, while the most expensive was Liberia, at $165.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from San José?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from San José. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Mexico City, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, New York and Medellín. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Guadalajara at $160, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at $340.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from San José?

The cheapest destination for a flight from San José found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Cancun and cost $97. The next cheapest destinations were Quepos at $109 and Guadalajara at $115.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Mexico City

Flights from San José: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from San José to anywhere 
GregoryFlew with Air Canada
SJO
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YYZ
Feb 2025
If you want to partake of in-flight entertainment (movies, TV), bring along old-style headphones or earplugs with the single prong.
FabricioFlew with Lufthansa
SJO
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FRA
Jan 2025
Arrive early at the boarding check desk , hoping you are one of the first to board out if the 6 groups , and check your back rest if it does work , and if it doesn't to tell one of the crew members to do something about it.otherwise will be a long uncomfortable flight

FAQs for booking flights out of San José

  • What is San José also known as?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport’s airport code is SJO. It can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José?

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San José to the following destinations at these prices or less: Madrid $486 one-way - $785 round-trip; Mexico City $186 one-way - $297 round-trip; Panama City $189 one-way - $298 round-trip

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Worldwide? 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.
7.9
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 81 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Boarding
5.2Entertainment
5.9Food
7.6Comfort
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.

Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

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.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

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

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.

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

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

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.

Checked bag was severely damaged. Whole corner was riped off including 1 of 4 wheels gone. Insulation exposed. This made it not possible to fly with on my next-day American Airlines flight.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

The inflight staff is never the issue always the extra and charges american charges! Literally 30 bucks for WiFi! Is insane and then it’s choppy and slow. If you pay for it once you don’t need to pay again for switching aircraft especially when there is flight delays

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

in chicago, you have to go out to drop off your luggage for a connecting flight and come back into a security check. which was horrible with a government shut down. some airports you down off luggage and go to your gate. things were not cleanly marked.

A flawless trip, great experience. Keep up the good work!

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

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

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

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

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.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

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