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C$ 245+ 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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Mon 23/211:55 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop16h 25m
Avianca
Thu 26/29:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 426
Sun 1/29:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop16h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 8/26:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 429
Mon 23/211:55 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop16h 25m
Avianca
Sun 1/39:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 432
Wed 25/23:30 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop22h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 9/31:20 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 437
Tue 3/23:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop22h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 9/26:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 439
Sun 22/211:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop25h 20m
Avianca
Thu 26/21:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 440
Sat 21/312:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Sun 29/34:00 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 443
Thu 16/410:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops25h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 20/47:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 444
Tue 10/312:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 17/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 446
Tue 3/311:55 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Mon 23/31:45 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop19h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 27/1C$ 447
Sat 9/55:15 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Mon 18/51:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop18h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 450
Mon 23/27:40 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops18h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 10/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop15h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 451

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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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 426

One-way from

C$ 245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 662

Good round-trip deal

C$ 459 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 270 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 23/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Toronto to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • Toronto to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly from

Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

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

1 stop20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

7:45 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop12h 52m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 7/2

9:00 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop28h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

2:20 p.m.-4:02 p.m.

2 stops24h 42m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

9:00 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop16h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

2:20 p.m.-4:02 p.m.

2 stops24h 42m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 22/2

7:40 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

2 stops18h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

5:30 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

1 stop15h 07m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 7/2

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

1 stop20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

6:30 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops13h 54m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/2

9:00 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop16h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

2:20 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops18h 38m

C$ 439

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/3

10:45 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

1 stop10h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

5:30 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

2 stops16h 28m

C$ 444

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 16/4

10:15 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops25h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

7:55 a.m.-11:49 a.m.

2 stops25h 54m

C$ 444

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 20/4

7:43 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

11:13 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

2 stops24h 29m

C$ 444

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 25/4

7:43 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

7:55 a.m.-9:54 a.m.

2 stops23h 59m

C$ 444

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Best time to book a flight to San José

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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 23 January 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 22 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.

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$ 263
Avianca
Avianca
From C$ 340
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 293
Air Transat
Air Transat
From C$ 256

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 28 January 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
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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
1,560 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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
9,213 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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
10,666 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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
2,490 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.7

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.

  • 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, Air Transat 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$ 138, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 289.

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

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 619, however they can be found for as little as C$ 289.

  • 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 20 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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