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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from C$ 274

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WAS — SJO
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,133

Round-trip from

C$ 408

One-way from

C$ 175
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to San José in March and April 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Tue 30/44:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Wed 1/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 328
Tue 23/46:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 330
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops18h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 338
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 339
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/49:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 345
Sat 13/49:55 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Thu 18/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 349
Sun 28/45:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 354
Tue 23/46:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 357
Tue 23/43:21 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops10h 35mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops17h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 358

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data were last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 4/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 8/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 274
Tue 14/56:35 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/510:11 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 305
Tue 30/44:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Wed 1/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 328
Tue 23/46:20 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/412:51 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 330
Sat 1/65:16 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop16h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 5/64:59 p.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop6h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 335
Tue 14/57:38 p.m.DTW - SJO
2 stops17h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/512:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 338
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 28/3C$ 339
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 29/3C$ 341
Tue 23/411:25 a.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop14h 31mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/49:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 345

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San José, Costa Rica, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to San José, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Tue 2/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 16mJetBlue
Tue 16/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 391
Thu 4/43:17 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/46:14 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 406
Fri 5/43:17 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 33mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/46:14 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 433
Sat 6/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Thu 11/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 457
Sat 6/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Thu 11/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 516
Sun 7/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Tue 16/42:06 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 524
Sat 6/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Thu 11/42:06 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 525
Fri 5/49:55 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop15h 03mJetBlue
Sun 14/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 536
Tue 2/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 16mJetBlue
Wed 10/411:58 a.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop8h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 544

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to San José, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to San José should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 21/511:46 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 351
Wed 17/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 360
Sun 14/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 29/3C$ 366
Fri 12/42:22 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 368
Mon 3/61:56 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop13h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 374
Sat 6/711:50 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 28/3C$ 377
Tue 4/611:46 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 383
Sat 8/68:27 a.m.LAX - SJO
3 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 387
Fri 5/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 16mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 387

Direct flights to San José, Costa Rica

Wed 4/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 8/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 274
Sat 31/86:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Mon 9/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 391
Sun 22/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Sun 29/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 457
Tue 30/76:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Thu 8/811:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 463
Thu 9/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/512:48 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 483
Thu 9/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 16/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 506
Wed 31/76:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Fri 9/811:59 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3C$ 511
Thu 9/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3C$ 514
Sun 7/46:40 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mJetBlue
Wed 10/411:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 28/3C$ 516

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 586,909 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 274 - C$ 642

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/9

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

Nonstop5h 03m

C$ 274

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 14/5

1 stop7h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop11h 48m

C$ 305

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Tue 30/4

2 stops8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/5

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 328

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 1/6

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 335

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 1/5

1 stop16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/5

1 stop15h 50m

C$ 389

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountySan José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 13/4

2 stops23h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/4

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 404

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Thu 9/5

Nonstop5h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/5

Nonstop6h 32m

C$ 483

MiamiSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 31/5

1 stop15h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop8h 56m

C$ 570

Los AngelesSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/4

1 stop10h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/4

Nonstop6h 20m

C$ 642

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 27/3

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently C$ 372 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 415. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of C$ 538). Flying to San José in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 695). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 803

February

C$ 894

March

C$ 878

April

C$ 765

May

C$ 730

June

C$ 809

July

C$ 943

August

C$ 886

September

C$ 734

October

C$ 784

November

C$ 753

December

C$ 809

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to San José. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Noon
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Avianca, American Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8.0
Very good
3,084 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.8
Good
2,148 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.8
Good
355 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7.7
Good
2,739 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

  • What does SJO mean?

    SJO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SJO flight refers to a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 14.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to San José. 16 airlines have flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Toronto on a daily basis. Booking flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 flights from Toronto per day.

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