San José

$158+ Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — SJO
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 9/271:25 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2511:47 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 10/27:55 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop12h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:55 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop12h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$406
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2610:43 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 27m
Copa Airlines
Sat 10/34:08 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop14h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/317:45 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop9h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 11/77:30 am
SJO
-
DEN
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:40 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop11h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 10/316:30 am
SJO
-
DEN
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 9/91:25 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$424
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/43:20 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
Viva
Fri 7/172:20 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop11h 30m
Viva
Deal found 6/10$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/198:31 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 9/277:55 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/273:48 pm
DEN
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Fri 12/49:40 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop11h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/243:55 pm
DEN
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 8/58:45 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop13h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$434
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/93:15 pm
DEN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/144:35 pm
SJO
-
DEN
2 stops21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$436

Find flight deals from Denver to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$406
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$158
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$579 or less

Good one-way deal

$340 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Denver Intl-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Denver Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 10/24

3:39 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

7:30 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$478

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/17

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$497

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Tue 11/17

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-12:23 am

1 stop18h 23m

$508

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sun 10/4

12:50 am-11:54 am

1 stop11h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

1:23 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$508

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Tue 12/1

10:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/15

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$508

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Fri 9/4

8:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

1:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$514

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Sat 7/4

10:42 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

6:17 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$536

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Fri 6/26

10:42 pm-7:09 am

1 stop8h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

6:17 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 03m

$536

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Thu 10/22

10:43 pm-7:10 am

1 stop8h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/25

5:55 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop24h 16m

$536
Quickest round-trip

DenverSan José

DEN - SJO

DENSJO

Denver Intl

Fri 6/26

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

7:55 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$537

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Denver to San José in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Denver-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Denver-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Denver-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Denver-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Denver-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Denver to San José

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Denver to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Denver to San José?

The best time to book flights from Denver to San José is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San José (average of $363). Flying from Denver to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEN to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

When flying from Denver to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Denver to San José?

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 June 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Denver to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Denver to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Denver to San José flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Denver to San José?

    For as low as $508, United Airlines can have you in San José from Denver in 7h 40m. There are 2414 mi between Denver and San José. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Denver to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Denver to San José round-trip from $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $157, and Viva, from $186. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Denver to San José one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $126. Users have also found prices from $126 and $128 on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to San José?

    While on average a flight from Denver to San José is generally $544, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $229. When looking at the most popular route, (Denver Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $358 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Denver to San José?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Houston travelers tend to visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Houston can visit Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center, by traveling 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively after landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Houston can rent a car from Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Denver to San José flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Denver to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Denver to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Denver to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Denver to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Denver to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Denver to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Denver to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to San José (average of $363). Flying from Denver to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $558). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Denver to San José

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Denver to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$186Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$188Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$273Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$295Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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