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C$ 276+ 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
30 Jun — 7 Jul1
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 31 May 2026.

Mon 15/68:25 a.m.
YTZ
-
SJO
1 stop15h 40m
Air Transat
Mon 22/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YTZ
1 stop18h 50m
Air Transat
Deal found 30/5C$ 498
Mon 8/66:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 23/67:10 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
Nonstop5h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/5C$ 501
Sat 13/66:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 26/67:10 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
Nonstop5h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/5C$ 503
Mon 15/63:40 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Air Transat
Mon 22/611:25 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop16h 15m
Air Transat
Deal found 30/5C$ 506
Mon 15/62:58 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop22h 08m
Copa Airlines
Wed 24/66:19 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/5C$ 519
Sat 30/55:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 5/611:13 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops20h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/5C$ 520
Thu 4/67:00 a.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops17h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 11/611:13 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
2 stops20h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 521
Sat 13/63:58 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 11m
Copa Airlines
Fri 19/610:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 523
Sat 13/63:58 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop18h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 17/66:19 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 528
Mon 15/62:58 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop20h 08m
Copa Airlines
Wed 17/610:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop13h 08m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 530
Sat 13/63:58 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
1 stop17h 11m
Copa Airlines
Wed 24/66:19 p.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop28h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/5C$ 531
Wed 10/67:43 p.m.
YYZ
-
SJO
2 stops16h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 22/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YYZ
1 stop11h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/5C$ 534

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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 31 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 498

One-way from

C$ 276

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 643

Good round-trip deal

C$ 665 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 382 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Toronto to San José
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Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Toronto to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 11/6

8:30 a.m.-8:21 a.m.

1 stop25h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

10:05 a.m.-1:13 a.m.

1 stop13h 08m

C$ 563

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Fri 16/10

9:30 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

9:50 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 574

TorontoSan José

YTZ - SJO

YTZSJO

Toronto Island

Sat 20/6

12:15 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops33h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/6

11:13 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops27h 28m

C$ 628

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/11

8:05 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/11

11:28 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop21h 01m

C$ 665

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/9

1:00 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops25h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

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

2 stops18h 29m

C$ 665

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 11/9

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

1 stop22h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

7:55 a.m.-10:36 p.m.

1 stop12h 41m

C$ 665
Quickest round-trip

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 6/9

6:10 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

7:55 a.m.-10:36 p.m.

1 stop12h 41m

C$ 665

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/9

6:10 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

1:25 p.m.-3:46 p.m.

2 stops24h 21m

C$ 665

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/10

2:30 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops23h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

12:44 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 16m

C$ 670

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 11/6

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

2 stops21h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

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

2 stops21h 29m

C$ 709

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Toronto to San José takes 16 hours 15 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$ 262
Avianca
Avianca
From C$ 374
Air Transat
Air Transat
From C$ 259
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 295

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).

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.

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 31 May 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
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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
9,770 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,646 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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
11,106 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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
2,527 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

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.

  • 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$ 309.

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

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around C$ 805, however they can be found for as little as C$ 309.

  • 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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