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Cheapest round-trip
$323
Typical prices: $144-$346
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 8/10Sat 8/15
MCO - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$321
Typical prices: $177-$353
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 10/5Thu 3/4
MCO - SJO • Non-stop
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Avianca Classic fare adds a checked bag and seat selection over American Basic Economy.
JetBlue Even More Space and United Economy Plus add legroom; AA Main Cabin Extra boards earlier.
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Cheap Flights to San José

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

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
1:55 pm - 3:11 pm
MCO
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SJO
3h 16mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:07 am - 12:22 pm
SJO
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MCO
3h 15mnonstop
$323Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
1:55 pm - 3:11 pm
MCO
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SJO
3h 16mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:07 am - 12:22 pm
SJO
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MCO
3h 15mnonstop
$327Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
1:55 pm - 3:11 pm
MCO
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SJO
3h 16mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
7:07 am - 12:22 pm
SJO
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MCO
3h 15mnonstop
$328Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
Avianca Logo
2:05 am - 12:15 am
MIA
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SJO
23h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 11:50 am
SJO
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MIA
3h 05mnonstop
$344Avianca
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 55mnonstop
$364Avianca
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 12:03 pm
IAD
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SJO
23h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 6:27 pm
SJO
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IAD
26h 58m
2 stops
$382American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 12:55 pm
DFW
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SJO
6h 55m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:05 pm - 11:06 pm
SJO
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DFW
8h 01m
1 stop
$382JetBlue
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
1:23 pm - 12:03 pm
IAD
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SJO
24h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 8:56 pm
SJO
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IAD
28h 00m
2 stops
$385American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
JetBlue Logo
12:00 pm - 12:57 pm
FLL
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SJO
2h 57mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
2:02 pm - 7:09 pm
SJO
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FLL
3h 07mnonstop
$388JetBlue
Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 26
United Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 7:53 pm
EWR
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SJO
5h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:12 pm
SJO
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EWR
5h 17mnonstop
$467United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

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

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Dallas, at $323 return. The most popular connection is from New York to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $438 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to San José?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to San José from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to San José costs $478 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $143 and departed from Orlando Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Miami to San José which costs $404 on average, and Los Angeles to San José, which costs $730 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $456. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $557 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, 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 to San José is October, where tickets cost $353 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $634 and $576 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $162.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San José depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $469 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $538.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San José, 25% of our users found tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Miami $347 round-trip, from Fort Lauderdale $521 round-trip, from Denver $544 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San José, 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to San José

 
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When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking San José flights

  • What services and amenities does San Jose International Airport have available for business travelers?

    San Jose International’s Power Suites are the ideal work stations for business travelers trying to fit in a dash of work prior to boarding their flights. The work stations feature built-in power outlets and frosted glass to give you a sense of privacy, even in the middle of a bustling airport.

  • What facilities are available for pets at San Jose International Airport?

    San Jose knows that service animals are more popular than ever before and, as a major airport in a major urban area, they have to be ready for this influx. As such, there are multiple pet relief areas located both inside and outside the airport. The outside pet relief area even sports faux fire hydrants to give the area the perfect ambiance to make it a comfortable space for visiting service animals.

  • What are the restaurant options at San Jose International Airport?

    California truly is king when it comes to the modern food wave that has hit the U.S. over the past couple decades, and San Jose International Airport certainly matches that reputation. San Jose classics such as San Jose Joe’s and The Brit can both be found within the terminals. Better yet, travelers can expect the same quality that they would find back at the original restaurants.

  • What is there to do while at San Jose International Airport?

    Ever wondered who the people behind all of San Jose International Airport’s art are? If so, check out the Airport Public Art Program Audio Tour. You can access and listen to interviews of the artists themselves, all the while perusing the wonderful and eclectic art at San Jose International.

  • Why should I fly to San Jose Airport?

    In addition to Juan Santamaria in Alajuela (SJO), the other international airport is called Liberia International Airport. However, SJO has many more flight options as it is the main hub of the country. Furthermore, it is close to other Costa Rican destinations like Jaco, Puerto Tortuguero, Dominical, San Isidro de Perez Zeledon, and Turrialba. If you do decide to fly into SJO, be sure you don’t get it mixed up with San Jose, California (JCO).

  • How do I get from San Jose Airport to the city center of San Jose?

    The city center is 6 miles from the airport and local buses will take you to any one of the city’s bus terminals, including Terminal Atlantico Norte and Caribe, 7-10, and Pulmitam. The buses can be found curbside outside of the main international terminal. The route will typically take under an hour, although can take longer if you are traveling during rush hour.

  • What options for lounges are there at San Jose Airport?

    There are three lounges at SJO, these include Copa Club (located in International Departures in front of Gate 5), the Santamaria VIP Lounge (also located by Gate 5), and the VIP Lounge Costa Rica (also located by Gate 5). The latter two lounges have options to pay for a day pass at the door, while the former is only open to members.

  • What services are there available to limited mobility passengers en route to San Jose?

    For travelers who have mobility restrictions, SJO Airport has handicap and limited mobility-enabled ramps, escalators, elevators, and restrooms. Further assistance can be contracted by contacting the airline at least 48 hours before departure.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San José was found on the route from Dallas, at $323 return. The most popular connection is from New York to San José and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $438 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    There are 9 miles between San José city center and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San José, called San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). It can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How much is a flight to San José?

    On average, a flight to San José costs $478. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $143 and departed from Orlando Airport.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San José? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San José for the following prices or less: From Houston George Bush Intcntl $435, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $637, from Newark $846
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • If you’re looking for a place to relax, a nice alternative to the airport lounges is the spa where you can get a massage, facial, or pedicure. The spa is located at Gate 5.
  • Glasses got scuffed in your bag on your flight to San Jose? The Optic Wash Kiosk is the perfect place for you then. It can clean watches, glasses, sunglasses, and jewelry for just a couple dollars. The entire washing and drying process just takes a minute or two as well.
  • For many travelers, one worry is whether their card will work here. Thanks to ReadySTATION, that is a worry of the past. With ReadySTATION, travelers can upload cash onto temporary debit cards so you aren’t stuck lugging around a bunch of cash in your pocket.
  • If you have a late flight in, the airport has a 24/7 duty free store located near the baggage claim area in the arrival terminal. Consider picking up a bottle of local spirits here to bring back as a present as it is usually quite inexpensive.
  • Did you grow up playing piano? Or maybe you’ve taken to the eighty-eight as an adult? Either way, San Jose International Airport is here for you. They have two pianos, located in both Terminals A and B, that are free and open for anyone to play. So why not take the chance to stretch those fingers and take one of the pianos for a spin?
  • There is a $29 exit tax, which travelers traveling on some airlines might be required to pay upon arrival. Check with your airline before traveling if this tax is included in your airfare or not so you’re not confronted with any surprise fees.
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is one of three major airports in the Bay Area. It is the primary airport for San Jose and is located four miles from downtown. Though San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, the airport itself is actually the smallest of the three major airports serving the area.
  • When purchasing a flight to San Jose, both Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) should be considered secondary options to fly into. Though both airports are around an hour away from San Jose, the potential affordability of tickets to either airport may offset the extra travel time.
  • To ensure you have an internet connection throughout your stay, check out the Claro SIM card stand where you can pick up a prepaid SIM card that will provide you unlimited internet connection no matter where your travels take you. The stand can be found located next to baggage claim 5 and it is open every day from 5 AM to 9 PM.
  • If San Jose is not your destination, check out local flight options from San Jose on carriers like Green or Aerobell. You will be required to go through arrivals before proceeding to the domestic terminal, which is located next to the international airport.

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Flights with popular airlines flying to San José

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