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$207+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This BusinessClass 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:23 am
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 44m
GOL
Wed 9/166:00 am
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 42m
GOL
Deal found 6/8$444
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:00 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/161:40 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2610:45 pm
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Thu 11/52:10 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$452
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:08 am
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops13h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 9/162:57 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop19h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$456
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Wed 11/42:30 pm
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/134:15 pm
SJO
-
PHX
2 stops22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$458
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:20 pm
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/304:35 pm
SJO
-
PHX
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:55 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 9/11:40 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$462
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 9/96:09 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 9/161:25 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$468
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.
Tue 9/224:49 pm
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops18h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 9/297:55 am
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop12h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$473
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1711:10 pm
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 12/12:39 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:00 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop12h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/251:40 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$476

Find flight deals from Phoenix to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$444
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$207
(Volaris)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$584
From Phoenix to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 9, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/5

10:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

1:00 pm-6:45 am

2 stops18h 45m

$466

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops10h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

7:55 am-7:28 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$486

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 7/4

8:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/14

7:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$523
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/20

6:10 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/25

7:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$553

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 7/14

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

7:55 am-5:40 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$560

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/25

10:25 am-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

7:55 am-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$571

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/25

7:24 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$585

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/4

5:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/7

1:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$586

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 8/4

9:34 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/11

4:15 pm-8:03 am

1 stop16h 48m

$593
Cheapest one-way

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 9/29

9:34 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to San José

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San José (average of $131). Flying from Phoenix to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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.

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

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

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andGOL from Phoenix 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,801 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,225 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,980 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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 Phoenix to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Phoenix?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Phoenix. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Phoenix per day from 6 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

    Departing from Phoenix to San José will take you 10h 37m. The distance from Phoenix to San José is about 2392 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    JetBlue, at $250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that JetBlue is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $112. Southwest flights start at $146 while deals on Delta start at $150 one-way.

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

    Of the flights from Phoenix to San José that have layovers, most of them stop in Houston.

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

    Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Houston at the moment. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Bayou Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $40.

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

    Of the flights from Phoenix to San José that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to San José?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San José (average of $131). Flying from Phoenix to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$325Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$339Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
GOLCheapest$406Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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