San José

$88+ 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EWR
dic. 6 — dic. 131
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What to know about flights from San José

Discover essential information about flights departing from San José, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the San José airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated noviembre 6, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$78

Cheapest round-trip flight

$80

Cheapest airline

Avianca

Most popular destination

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo.
On average, Avianca currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (avg. price of $312).
Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is currently the most popular flight destination from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (average round-trip price of $203).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on noviembre 6, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/187:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 11/221:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/6$132
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/1612:34 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 21mSpirit Airlines
mié. 11/199:26 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$133
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/197:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
lun. 11/241:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/5$134
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/201:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/2510:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$136
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/97:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
dom. 12/141:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/6$136
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/201:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/2310:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/77:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
mar. 1/131:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/5$137
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/161:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/2310:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/81:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/1110:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/181:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/2310:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$143
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1812:34 pmSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 21mSpirit Airlines
lun. 11/248:04 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/191:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
dom. 11/2310:20 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$144

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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 noviembre 6, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/24

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 1/27

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$170

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 12/25

2:06 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Fort Lauderdale

mié. 12/31

2:25 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$173

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/23

5:31 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

vie. 1/2

7:00 am-8:53 am

Nonstop2h 53m

$173

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/5

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 12/9

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$176

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/3

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

sáb. 2/21

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$183

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/23

7:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop10h 44m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 1/30

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$204

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/23

7:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 41m

New York LaGuardia

jue. 1/29

2:59 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$204

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

7:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

New York LaGuardia

jue. 1/29

11:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$204

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

7:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 1/30

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$204

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/21

11:24 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Fort Lauderdale

dom. 11/23

10:33 pm-10:19 am

1 stop12h 46m

$204

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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 November
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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, Mytrip has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as Mytrip 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 Mytrip the highest out of those offering flight deals from San José. Mytrip 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.

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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.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Newark. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, you should look to book at least 25 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.

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 $174). Flying from San José in April will prove the most costly (average of $294). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Newark. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from San José would be wise to consider leaving during Monday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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 noviembre 6, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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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 noviembre 6, 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José?

    This month, the top selected destinations from San José are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. Throughout the year, Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena 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 $78 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $493 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 Avianca, Viva, and Volaris Costa Rica have the cheapest prices from San José. Avianca flights from San José to San Andres Island ($69), Viva flights from San José to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo ($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 Fort Lauderdale starting at $311
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Quito starting at $554
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Salvador starting at $576
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Mexico City starting at $583

  • 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 April 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 Fort Lauderdale from $123 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $127 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $132 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $134 round trip
    Fly from San José to Miami from $141 round trip

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