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C$ 251+ 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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
4 May — 11 May1
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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 456

One-way from

C$ 251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 723

Good round-trip deal

C$ 680 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 271 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 25/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 49m total
  • Toronto to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Toronto to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 205 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 63 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 29 April 2025.

Sun 25/55:10 p.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Tue 3/63:05 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop7h 24mAvianca
Deal found 28/4C$ 456
Mon 2/69:50 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/612:28 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 466
Tue 6/56:00 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/511:59 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 528
Mon 5/57:47 p.m.YYZ - SJO
2 stops18h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/51:30 p.m.SJO - YYZ
2 stops20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 538
Thu 15/512:00 p.m.YTZ - SJO
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/512:28 p.m.SJO - YTZ
2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 600
Wed 21/58:50 a.m.YTZ - SJO
2 stops13h 35mAir Canada
Mon 26/57:55 a.m.SJO - YTZ
1 stop25h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4C$ 604
Tue 27/512:30 a.m.YYZ - SJO
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Sat 21/67:55 a.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop13h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 617
Sun 4/59:00 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop9h 22mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/58:46 a.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 649
Sat 3/57:45 a.m.YYZ - SJO
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Tue 3/61:24 p.m.SJO - YYZ
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 692
Fri 23/52:45 p.m.YYZ - SJO
2 stops21h 26mLufthansa
Sun 1/67:55 a.m.SJO - YYZ
2 stops25h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4C$ 705

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/5

9:05 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/6

3:05 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop7h 24m

C$ 457

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/6

9:50 a.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop26h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

12:28 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop23h 37m

C$ 466

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/5

12:55 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

1:50 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 40m

C$ 529

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Fri 9/5

7:25 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

7:55 a.m.-11:47 a.m.

1 stop25h 52m

C$ 534

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/5

2:45 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops23h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

1:30 p.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops29h 14m

C$ 538

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Thu 15/5

12:00 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops24h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

12:28 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

2 stops28h 59m

C$ 600

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 2/6

9:00 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

10:57 a.m.-1:13 a.m.

1 stop12h 16m

C$ 610

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 20/5

12:30 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

7:55 a.m.-11:14 p.m.

1 stop13h 19m

C$ 694

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 27/9

6:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

1:18 p.m.-11:53 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 728

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/5

11:50 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 251

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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 25 April 2025.

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 61 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 16 hours 21 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to San José. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

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

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, AeroMexico Connect and Copa Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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, 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$ 114, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 243.

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

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 383, however they can be found for as little as C$ 175.

  • 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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