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C$ 271+ Cheap flights to San José (SJO)

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 April 2026.

Wed 27/56:10 a.m.
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SJO
1 stop18h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 1/612:30 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
2 stops15h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 498
Sat 2/57:43 p.m.
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SJO
2 stops25h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 6/57:55 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
2 stops23h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 499
Sun 24/52:30 p.m.
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SJO
2 stops21h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 28/511:13 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
2 stops20h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 500
Mon 8/68:25 a.m.
YTZ
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SJO
1 stop15h 40m
Air Transat
Mon 15/611:25 p.m.
SJO
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YTZ
1 stop30h 30m
Air Transat
Deal found 24/4C$ 508
Sun 14/66:10 a.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop18h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 25/61:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 510
Tue 12/56:10 a.m.
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SJO
1 stop15h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 23/512:30 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
2 stops18h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 511
Mon 4/57:43 p.m.
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SJO
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 12/57:55 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
2 stops23h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 517
Mon 15/62:58 p.m.
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SJO
1 stop8h 45m
Copa Airlines
Thu 25/610:05 a.m.
SJO
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YYZ
1 stop13h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 519
Mon 8/63:40 p.m.
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SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Air Transat
Mon 15/611:25 p.m.
SJO
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YYZ
1 stop16h 15m
Air Transat
Deal found 24/4C$ 521
Sun 14/611:58 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop13h 08m
Copa Airlines
Thu 25/62:59 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop8h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 534
Tue 2/62:30 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
2 stops21h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 5/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops18h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 537
Fri 1/52:45 p.m.
YYZ
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SJO
1 stop23h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 8/57:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops27h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 538

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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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 498

One-way from

C$ 271

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 654

Good round-trip deal

C$ 678 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 289 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/5-1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Toronto to San José
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  • United Airlines
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Toronto to San José
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Return

Price

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TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 24/5

2:45 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops21h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

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

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 498

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/5

6:10 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

1 stop15h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

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

2 stops23h 59m

C$ 498

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 23/5

11:00 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops25h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

2 stops16h 32m

C$ 498

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/5

2:30 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops31h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

1:25 p.m.-10:04 a.m.

2 stops18h 39m

C$ 499

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 11/5

5:20 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

1:25 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops28h 12m

C$ 499

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 25/5

6:10 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

12:30 a.m.-7:02 p.m.

2 stops16h 32m

C$ 538

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 15/5

9:00 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

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

2 stops18h 14m

C$ 538

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 8/5

9:00 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

7:55 a.m.-10:04 a.m.

2 stops24h 09m

C$ 538

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 27/5

3:53 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop8h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops21h 29m

C$ 540

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 20/5

2:30 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops31h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

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

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 581

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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?

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 35 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 9 hours 36 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$ 260
Avianca
Avianca
From C$ 348
Air Transat
Air Transat
From C$ 260
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 317

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to San José are Copa Airlines, Air Transat 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 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Transat,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,672 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,676 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,975 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,514 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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, 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$ 48, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 329.

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

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 681, however they can be found for as little as C$ 329.

  • 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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