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Cheapest round-trip
$390
Typical prices: $319-$453
Avianca
Thu 2/22Mon 2/26
SJU - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$191
Typical prices: $147-$247
Copa Airlines
Fri 1/12
SJU - SJO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and San José. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $347 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Juan to San José (SJU-SJO)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Juan to San José

Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26
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6:20 pm - 12:30 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:50 am - 11:25 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
7h 35m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$390Avianca
Sat, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 5
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6:20 pm - 12:30 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:50 am - 4:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$390Avianca
Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 6
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6:20 pm - 8:50 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:55 am - 4:55 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
13h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$390Avianca
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:17 pm - 8:19 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:12 pm - 10:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
6h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$412Copa Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 12
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8:28 am - 12:19 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 51m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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8:28 am - 4:08 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
5h 40m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$412Copa Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:13 pm - 11:02 amSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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2:12 pm - 10:40 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
6h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$412Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 12 - Fri, Apr 16
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6:00 am - 7:00 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 00m2 stops Tampa Houston Hobby
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9:00 am - 10:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
11h 15m1 stop Orlando
$467Southwest
Fri, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 7
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7:20 am - 12:50 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 30m1 stop Orlando
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2:45 pm - 1:35 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
20h 50m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington
$467Southwest
Wed, May 5 - Sun, May 9
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4:30 pm - 1:08 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 38m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
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2:22 pm - 9:13 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
16h 51m1 stop Miami
$489American Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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1:18 pm - 8:59 pmSJU  San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 41m1 stop Miami
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3:56 pm - 3:12 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SJU San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl
21h 16m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas
$526American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

Round-trip flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José typically range from $319 to $453. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $390, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José at $306 round-trip.
•July ($444) and November ($420) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José the cheapest?

Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Juan to San José

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on 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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on SJU

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$191
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José

When to book flights from San Juan to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Juan 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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Your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flight questions, answered

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    A nonstop flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José takes 00m, covering 1,349 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José range from $319 to $453, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $370 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Avianca is the only airline operating San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $390 to $1,630. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Priceless
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José usually depart from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 31m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 79% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $414, a difference of $64.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José?

    Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 8h 28m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 32m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What is the time difference between San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport and San José?

    San José is 2 hours behind San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport (Central Time vs Atlantic Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in San José?

    Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $350, about $64 less than Saturday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport to San José trip for March. Fares historically average $306 round-trip in that month - typically $138 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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