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Find cheap flights from San Jose to San José from $152

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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to San José

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Jose to 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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8:53 pm - 8:36 amSJC-SJO
10h 43m2 stops
9:36 am - 8:42 amSJO-SJC
24h 06m2 stops
$297Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 23
9:15 am - 8:36 amSJC-SJO
22h 21m2 stops
9:36 am - 8:42 amSJO-SJC
24h 06m2 stops
$307Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
6:00 am - 11:50 amSJC-SJO
28h 50m2 stops
1:11 pm - 9:24 amSJO-SJC
21h 13m2 stops
$413Delta
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Sun, May 5 - Tue, May 14
6:00 am - 8:13 pmSJC-SJO
37h 13m2 stops
7:45 am - 4:15 pmSJO-SJC
9h 30m1 stop
$428Delta
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Mon, May 27 - Wed, Jun 5
6:10 am - 10:29 pmSJC-SJO
15h 19m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:37 pmSJO-SJC
15h 37m1 stop
$470American Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Wed, May 15
12:18 pm - 10:29 pmSJC-SJO
9h 11m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:36 pmSJO-SJC
17h 36m2 stops
$475American Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Wed, May 15
10:45 pm - 12:26 pmSJC-SJO
12h 41m1 stop
7:55 am - 9:08 pmSJO-SJC
14h 13m1 stop
$511United Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Thu, May 9
6:30 am - 7:56 pmSJC-SJO
12h 26m1 stop
12:48 am - 6:04 pmSJO-SJC
18h 16m1 stop
$551Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Wed, May 8
6:30 am - 8:00 pmSJC-SJO
12h 30m1 stop
12:33 am - 1:56 pmSJO-SJC
14h 23m1 stop
$569Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
3:30 pm - 10:03 amSJC-SJO
17h 33m2 stops
1:30 pm - 9:42 amSJO-SJC
21h 12m2 stops
$586United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 17

Flights from San Jose to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to San José 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 Jose to San José?

The average price of all flights from San Jose to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Jose, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Jose to San José, San José Province, 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 Jose to San José, San José Province is October, where tickets cost $596 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,162 and $868 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Jose to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Jose to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Jose to San José found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $297 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Delta ($413). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $152 on Spirit Airlines and from $199 on United Airlines.

How long does a flight from San Jose to San José take?

Flying to San José from San Jose requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 8h 36m.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 56% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to San José

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to San José, San José Province was $152 for a one-way ticket and $297 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to San José, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to San José are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $705 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $678 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to 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 Jose to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Jose 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 Jose to 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 San José with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and SJO 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 Jose to 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 to San José from San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to San José

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Jose to San José? 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 KAYAK reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9116 reviews
79comfort
82boarding
74entertainment
73food
81overall
86crew
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Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

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Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

only refreshments and biscuits available but it was a short flight from LAX to LAS thus it was fine.

Temperature was very cold. seat was uncomfortable bc headrest did not work properly - the earflaps would not move.

High travel time and the flight was full but the staff handled it all well.

Shorten up the country? All joking aside, it was fine. Thank you very much.

When I purchased the tickets I purchased insurance as well but for some reason it didn't go through, then this past Monday I broke my leg and was unable to make my trip, I'll never book through Kayak again.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

Alaska airlines was good! Friendly staff, good communication and respectful. The alaska airlines help in everyway they can

The reduced size overhead compartments were a surprise. They keep getting smaller and smaller while amenities keep getting fewer.

I arrived at 7:15 for an 8:30am flight. The winds in Burbank were keeping all flights down for the morning. What ensued next was absolute chaos, poor communication and chaos. I had booked a flight last minute because my boyfriends father was dying and o needed to be there immediately. There was absolutely no consideration for communication about what was happening with our flight after there was discovered to be a mechanical error. There was no mention that vouchers had been sent by email For food and I ended up wasting money on my lunch that was horrible. I literally bought the food when I had been emailed about a voucher. . I sat there now at 1:45 and tried to get some answers because the time was ticking. Your lady was so helpful and rushed me to get a flight out of United. I showed up to sfo 6+ hours late and was able to say goodbye to his father. But it was just a horribly communicated day. Please do better

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

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I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

They charge me $190.00 dollars for the baggage for the bag in side the plane and in the baggage compartment in the plane. The service I got bad bad bad they make wait for a log time and i got to the airport 4 hours before. I don't think I'm going to use you guys never never again no support . And I am going to tell all the guys and people i now to don' use KAYAK

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

The food at Admirals Club was really great Pijamas were a nice feature The flight attendant was very nice and great attitude The aa.com does not work well specially internet service Overall a very good flight .

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Jose to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 06mSJC-SJO
$152
4/25Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
24h 36mSJC-SJO
$156
4/25Thu
3 stops
39h 25mSJC-SJO
$163
4/25Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
10h 18mSJC-SJO
$199
5/29Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
19h 37mSJC-SJO
$201
5/29Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
19h 25mSJC-SJO
$204
5/6Mon
2 stopsCopa Airlines
14h 27mSJC-SJO
$251
7/31Wed
1 stopDelta
12h 38mSJC-SJO
$348
4/5Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
30h 00mSJC-SJO
$452
4/5Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 14mSJC-SJO
$564

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Last minute flights from San Jose to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Jose to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/3Wed
multi-stopDelta
15h 34mSJC-SJO
4/18Thu
multi-stopDelta
16h 42mSJO-SJC
$532
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 10mSJC-SJO
4/15Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 40mSJO-SJC
$552
4/1Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 18mSJC-SJO
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 24mSJO-SJC
$568
4/1Mon
multi-stop
25h 34mSJC-SJO
5/31Fri
multi-stop
28h 14mSJO-SJC
$575
4/1Mon
multi-stop
25h 34mSJC-SJO
5/31Fri
multi-stop
28h 14mSJO-SJC
$576
4/3Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 00mSJC-SJO
4/18Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 37mSJO-SJC
$612
4/1Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 36mSJC-SJO
5/31Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 37mSJO-SJC
$652
4/2Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 42mSJC-SJO
4/10Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 32mSJO-SJC
$685
4/3Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 30mSJC-SJO
4/17Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 08mSJO-SJC
$804
4/1Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 14mSJC-SJO
5/30Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 23mSJO-SJC
$993

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San Jose - San José Flights

Departure:

San Jose (SJC)United States

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - San Jose

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