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C$ 126+ Cheap flights from San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJO — YYZ
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from San José

Discover essential information about flights departing from San José, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San José airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

C$ 184

Cheapest round-trip flight

C$ 181

Cheapest airline

Avianca

Most popular destination

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Good round-trip deal

C$ 193 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 144 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Toronto Pearson Intl.
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On average, Avianca currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (avg. price of C$ 316).
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Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) is currently the most popular flight destination from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (average round-trip price of C$ 464).
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Cheapest flights from San José
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Mon 12/15:00 a.m.SJO - PTY
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Tue 13/111:25 a.m.PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/12C$ 243
Sat 31/15:00 a.m.SJO - PTY
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Sun 1/27:50 p.m.PTY - SJO
1 stop13h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 244
Sun 15/21:45 a.m.SJO - PTY
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Thu 19/23:50 p.m.PTY - SJO
1 stop8h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/12C$ 259
Wed 1/410:15 a.m.SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Fri 10/41:30 p.m.PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 261
Tue 20/15:00 a.m.SJO - PTY
1 stop4h 30mAvianca
Sat 24/111:25 a.m.PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 262
Mon 5/17:50 p.m.SJO - PTY
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Thu 8/17:50 p.m.PTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/12C$ 279
Tue 3/212:40 p.m.SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Fri 6/22:55 a.m.PTY - SJO
1 stop6h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/12C$ 287
Thu 8/111:01 a.m.SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 24mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/16:46 a.m.PTY - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 288
Thu 1/112:40 p.m.SJO - PTY
Nonstop1h 15mAvianca
Thu 15/17:50 p.m.PTY - SJO
1 stop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 292
Fri 23/14:30 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Thu 29/16:35 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 305
Mon 2/24:20 p.m.SJO - MDE
Nonstop2h 05mAvianca
Fri 6/29:00 a.m.MDE - SJO
Nonstop2h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/12C$ 317
Thu 23/48:13 a.m.SJO - MDE
1 stop5h 32mCopa Airlines
Sun 26/45:00 a.m.MDE - SJO
1 stop4h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 348

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Pearson Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

5:00 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 18/1

11:25 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 243

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

1:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop11h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

3:50 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 259

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/12

5:53 p.m.-8:18 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 7/1

6:46 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/1

2:20 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 19/1

6:46 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

6:08 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 18/1

6:46 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/4

5:46 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/4

7:55 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

6:08 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 14/2

6:46 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/1

10:08 a.m.-12:28 p.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/1

6:46 a.m.-7:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 20m

C$ 288

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/1

6:08 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 21/1

12:55 p.m.-1:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 27m

C$ 288

San JoséMedellín

SJO - MDE

SJOMDE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:15 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/2

4:45 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 334

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Pearson Intl. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José (average of C$ 199). Flying from San José in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 474). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San José?

For flights departing from San José check dates and pricing for the following: Avianca, Air Canada, Air Transat, American Airlines. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Toronto.

Avianca
Avianca
From C$ 192
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 431
Air Transat
Air Transat
From C$ 541
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica
From C$ 215

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José?

From San José you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Panama City (160 flights per day), Cobano (106 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (95 flights per day).

Toronto
Toronto
From C$ 181
Montreal
Montreal
From C$ 183
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From C$ 124
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From C$ 183

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Panama City Tocumen Intl, with prices starting at C$ 124. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From C$ 124
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From C$ 127
Limon
Limon
From C$ 144
New York
New York
From C$ 161

Airline reviews for flights from San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from San José. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Transat,American Airlines, andAir Canada from San José by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,517 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,480 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - YUL

Easy, fast onboarding, very friendly staff. Seats were very narrow, OK for me but we were elbow to elbow with both neighbours of small size. The seat width should be indicated at the time of booking to prevent an uncomfortable situation with oversized travellers.

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Popular international destinations from San José

The most popular international flight routes departing from San José we’ve come across at this time.
Flights from San José to Panama City
Flights from San José to San Salvador
Flights from San José to Cartagena

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San José are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. Throughout the year, Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena are some of the top choices made by users flying from San José.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as C$ 124 to Panama City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 537 to fly from San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Spirit Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris Costa Rica to have the cheapest round-trip prices from San José. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Spirit Airlines flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale (C$ 184). Avianca flights from San José to Bogotá El Dorado (C$ 192). Volaris Costa Rica flights from San José to Cancun (C$ 215).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San José?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San José we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima starting at C$ 803
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Bogotá starting at C$ 832
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador starting at C$ 1,244
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale starting at C$ 1,504

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San José?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from San José is currently November; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San José?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San José to embark to:
    Travel from San José to Toronto from C$ 386 round trip
    Travel from San José to Montreal from C$ 485 round trip
    Travel from San José to Vancouver from C$ 524 round trip

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