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C$ 121+ 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 3/2. 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
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 26 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

C$ 197

Cheapest round-trip flight

C$ 229

Cheapest airline

Avianca

Most popular destination

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Good round-trip deal

C$ 243 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 105 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 San Salvador El Salvador 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$ 314).
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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$ 363).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Mon 16/29:45 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Thu 19/23:50 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 241
Wed 1/43:00 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Fri 10/411:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 256
Thu 12/39:45 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Thu 19/35:50 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 257
Tue 24/24:09 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Fri 27/36:46 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 266
Tue 24/27:45 a.m.
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Tue 3/31:25 p.m.
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 25/1C$ 267
Fri 27/25:00 a.m.
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop5h 15m
Avianca
Fri 6/31:25 p.m.
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 268
Fri 13/29:17 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Tue 17/29:34 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 273
Mon 16/29:17 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
2 stops9h 34m
Copa Airlines
Mon 23/212:23 p.m.
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop5h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 279
Fri 13/35:51 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Sun 15/38:40 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 281
Wed 3/612:40 p.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 15m
Avianca
Wed 17/611:25 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 285
Wed 11/24:09 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 24m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/27:31 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 286
Fri 13/38:11 a.m.
SJO
-
PTY
Nonstop1h 21m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/37:31 a.m.
PTY
-
SJO
2 stops10h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 288

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Find flights departing from San José that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches

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Pearson Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

5:50 a.m.-8:14 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/3

6:46 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 19m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

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

Nonstop1h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 28/2

1:28 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

5:50 a.m.-8:14 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/3

9:34 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/2

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

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

8:40 a.m.-9:06 a.m.

Nonstop1h 26m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

5:50 a.m.-8:14 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/2

1:28 p.m.-1:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

5:51 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/3

9:34 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

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

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/3

6:46 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 19m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

8:48 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop1h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/3

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

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

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

Nonstop1h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 14/3

9:34 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

4:09 a.m.-6:33 a.m.

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/3

8:40 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 25m

C$ 266

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Travel insights for flights from San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 23 January 2026.

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$ 197). Flying from San José in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 471). 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$ 208
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 272
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica
From C$ 214
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 710

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 (164 flights per day), Cobano (104 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (97 flights per day).

Toronto
Toronto
From C$ 190
Montreal
Montreal
From C$ 196
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From C$ 124
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From C$ 129

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at C$ 99. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From C$ 99
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From C$ 124
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From C$ 129
Limon
Limon
From C$ 143

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
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,487 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

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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 Cancún, Bogotá, 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$ 99 to Guatemala City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 627 to fly from San José.

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

    According to our data, users have found Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, and LATAM Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from San José. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Avianca flights from San José to Bogotá El Dorado (C$ 208). Volaris Costa Rica flights from San José to Cancun (C$ 214). LATAM Airlines flights from San José to Lima J Chavez Intl (C$ 214).

  • 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$ 798
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Bogotá starting at C$ 826
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador starting at C$ 1,236
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale starting at C$ 1,494

  • 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$ 462 round trip
    Travel from San José to Montreal from C$ 474 round trip
    Travel from San José to Vancouver from C$ 611 round trip

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