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$100+ Cheap flights from 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
Jul 4 — Jul 111
Sat 7/4
Sat 7/11
1 adult, Economy
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Find flights departing from San José that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on June 4, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/14

12:08 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/15

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/24

1:37 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/26

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

5:47 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/26

1:28 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/28

8:12 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/30

10:34 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/26

5:57 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 6/28

1:28 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

12:06 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/14

6:46 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

8:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/20

6:46 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/27

8:14 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/29

4:25 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

4:08 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/27

1:27 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$264

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

12:06 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/16

6:46 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$264

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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 San José in June
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from San José, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from San José made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from San José. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from San José. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

Best time to book a flight from San José

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Travel insights for flights from San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José (average of $322). Flying from San José in July will prove the most costly (average of $533). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from San José?

For flights departing from San José check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier, Avianca. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Avianca
Avianca
From $109
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $112
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica
From $82
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $139

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San José everyday are: Panama City (144 flights per day), Cobano (96 flights per day), and Liberia (64 flights per day).

Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $125
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From $187
Mexico City Benito Juarez
Mexico City Benito Juarez
From $154
Miami
Miami
From $186

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, with prices starting at $73. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
From $73
Cancun
Cancun
From $97
Quepos
Quepos
From $109
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo
From $113

When is the best time to book a flight from San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Airline reviews for flights from San José

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from San José. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your San José travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on June 4, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andJetBlue from San José to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,531 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,914 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,777 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from San José. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated June 4, 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San José are Bogotá, Cancún, Newark Airport. Throughout the year, Bogotá, Cancún, Newark Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from San José.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as $73 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $512 to fly from San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Wingo, Viva, and Volaris Costa Rica have the cheapest prices from San José. Wingo flights from San José to Bogotá El Dorado ($79), Viva flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth ($80), and Volaris Costa Rica flights from San José to Cancun ($82).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from San José?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San José we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City starting at $442
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City starting at $586
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador starting at $604
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Orlando Airport starting at $607

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from San José?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San José, consider Fort Lauderdale. Prices start at $230 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San José?

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from San José. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from San José?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San José to embark to:
    Fly from San José to Cancún from $202 round trip
    Fly from San José to Medellín from $223 round trip
    Fly from San José to Panama City from $236 round trip
    Fly from San José to Mexico City from $237 round trip
    Fly from San José to Cartagena from $256 round trip

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