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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from C$ 298

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. 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.
CMH — SJO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
Mon 29/4
Mon 6/5

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 509,488 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 850

Round-trip from

C$ 313

One-way from

C$ 175
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Toronto to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 509,488 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to San José in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Sat 25/56:29 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop15h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/64:15 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop13h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 345
Sun 5/54:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Mon 13/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 361
Sat 4/55:33 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/512:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 385
Sat 27/45:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 386
Sun 5/55:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sun 12/52:04 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop8h 17mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 394
Sat 4/53:33 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 16mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/56:14 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 394
Tue 14/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 402
Thu 2/58:00 a.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop14h 14mDelta
Wed 8/51:11 p.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 24/4C$ 405
Thu 25/45:50 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop16h 46mSpirit Airlines
Fri 3/59:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop23h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 408

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 509,488 searches and data were last updated on 24 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 4/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Tue 10/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4C$ 298
Fri 14/64:00 a.m.JFK - SJO
2 stops9h 25mAvianca
Sun 23/610:45 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop9h 15mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 322
Sat 25/56:29 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop15h 20mCopa Airlines
Sat 1/64:15 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop13h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 345
Sun 5/54:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Mon 13/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 361
Sat 4/54:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/59:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 364
Fri 19/74:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Sun 4/85:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 374
Sat 27/44:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/59:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 374
Sat 4/54:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/51:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 378
Thu 6/610:29 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop13h 19mJetBlue
Thu 13/611:56 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4C$ 382

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San José, Costa Rica, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 509,488 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to San José, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Sun 5/54:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Mon 13/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
2 stops6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 361
Sat 4/54:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/59:36 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 364
Sat 27/45:30 p.m.MIA - SJO
2 stops7h 45mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 23/4C$ 372
Sat 4/54:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/51:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
2 stops12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 378
Sat 4/55:33 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop8h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/512:32 p.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 385
Sat 27/42:20 p.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sat 4/55:10 a.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop5h 05mAvianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 386
Sat 4/54:25 p.m.DTW - SJO
1 stop18h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/51:05 a.m.SJO - DTW
1 stop9h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 391
Fri 3/56:03 a.m.MIA - SJO
1 stop5h 59mCopa Airlines
Sat 4/54:59 p.m.SJO - MIA
1 stop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 394
Sat 4/53:33 p.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop18h 16mCopa Airlines
Thu 9/56:14 p.m.SJO - JFK
1 stop17h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 394

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 509,488 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to San José, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to San José should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Fri 17/512:01 p.m.BUF - SJO
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 24/4C$ 365
Mon 24/65:45 a.m.BTV - SJO
2 stops28h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 370
Sat 22/66:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4C$ 370
Tue 21/511:46 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 24/4C$ 371
Sat 29/65:40 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop7h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4C$ 375
Sun 19/52:28 a.m.JFK - SJO
1 stop9h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 398
Wed 19/62:07 a.m.LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 405
Mon 3/61:10 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 409
Sun 30/65:30 p.m.SEA - SJO
1 stop17h 12mDelta
Deal found 24/4C$ 411

Direct flights to San José, Costa Rica

Tue 10/96:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Tue 17/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4C$ 298
Fri 4/106:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Fri 18/1011:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4C$ 327
Tue 14/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 16/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 402
Tue 1/106:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue
Tue 8/1011:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4C$ 408
Wed 15/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 16/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 457
Sat 20/76:35 p.m.JFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Mon 9/911:57 p.m.SJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 23/4C$ 479
Sat 11/511:46 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Wed 15/57:45 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 23/4C$ 500
Tue 14/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Fri 17/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 509
Fri 10/51:20 p.m.LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/512:33 a.m.SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 512

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently C$ 386 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 408. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of C$ 514). Flying to San José in February will prove the most costly (average of C$ 658). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 809

February

C$ 901

March

C$ 873

April

C$ 704

May

C$ 720

June

C$ 768

July

C$ 895

August

C$ 883

September

C$ 723

October

C$ 777

November

C$ 757

December

C$ 813

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

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

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

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).

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 to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to San José. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 24 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

8.0
Very good
2,875 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

7.8
Good
2,070 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

7.7
Good
2,639 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

7.5
Good
3,928 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

  • What does SJO mean?

    SJO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SJO flight refers to a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • 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. 16 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 2 flights 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, Arajet 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost C$ 71, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 233.

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

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 257, however they can be found for as little as C$ 170.

  • 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 15 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

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

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

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

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