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C$ 261+ Cheap flights to 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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 March 2026.

Mon 1/610:55 a.m.
YTZ
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SJO
1 stop13h 10m
Air Transat
Mon 8/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop10h 35m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 483
Mon 11/58:25 a.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
1 stop15h 40m
Air Transat
Mon 18/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop16h 00m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 484
Tue 14/48:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Wed 22/44:00 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 13/3C$ 490
Mon 11/53:40 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Air Transat
Mon 18/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop17h 13m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 497
Sat 16/58:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Thu 11/69:40 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop12h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 13/3C$ 499
Sun 10/58:55 p.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
1 stop27h 10m
Air Transat
Mon 18/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop10h 35m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 501
Fri 1/57:43 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 7/51:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops24h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3C$ 504
Tue 12/53:53 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop29h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 21/51:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 505
Sat 18/48:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Wed 22/49:25 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop12h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 12/3C$ 508
Mon 25/510:55 a.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
1 stop13h 10m
Air Transat
Fri 29/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop10h 35m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 509
Sat 16/58:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 00m
Avianca
Fri 22/54:00 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 13/3C$ 510
Fri 8/58:25 a.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
1 stop15h 40m
Air Transat
Mon 18/511:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop30h 30m
Air Transat
Deal found 10/3C$ 514

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Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 483

One-way from

C$ 262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 760

Good round-trip deal

C$ 631 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 266 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • Toronto to San José
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  • Air Transat
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Toronto to San José
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Sun 10/5

8:55 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

11:25 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 501

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 1/5

1:00 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop24h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

1:25 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 504

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 26/5

2:30 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops21h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

12:30 a.m.-5:56 p.m.

2 stops15h 26m

C$ 504

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 1/6

6:10 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop30h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

1:25 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 505

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/5

3:53 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop29h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

12:30 a.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops18h 14m

C$ 505

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Mon 25/5

10:55 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

11:25 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 509

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Wed 3/6

12:15 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops12h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

12:30 a.m.-6:42 p.m.

2 stops16h 12m

C$ 602

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 3/5

8:05 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop18h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

7:55 a.m.-3:46 p.m.

2 stops29h 51m

C$ 628

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/4

3:53 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop22h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

11:13 a.m.-11:49 a.m.

2 stops22h 36m

C$ 652

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 6/4

6:10 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

1 stop30h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

1:25 p.m.-9:54 a.m.

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 653

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

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 from Toronto to San José. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Toronto to San José takes 8 hours 23 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San José

The most flights from Toronto to San José are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to San José are Avianca, Air Canada and Air Transat.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 262
Avianca
Avianca
From C$ 345
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 294
Air Transat
Air Transat
From C$ 250

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to San José are Air Transat, Copa Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

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

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).

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 15 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Transat,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines to Costa Rica 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
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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
521 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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
10,801 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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
6.5
Okay
2,500 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.9

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.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • 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. 7 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 1 flight from Toronto per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Copa Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost C$ 118, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 268.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San José?

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 818, however they can be found for as little as C$ 268.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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