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$85+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$77

Cheapest round-trip flight

$104

Cheapest airline

Avianca

Most popular destination

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$90 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Managua Augusto C Sandino.
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On average, Avianca currently has the cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (avg. price of $310).
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Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is currently the most popular flight destination from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (average round-trip price of $227).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

vie. 11/147:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
vie. 11/281:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$120
sáb. 10/187:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
mié. 11/51:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/13$121
vie. 11/77:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
vie. 11/141:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/13$123
sáb. 10/187:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 10/252:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/15$125
sáb. 10/257:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
dom. 11/21:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$126
sáb. 1/317:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 2/71:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$127
vie. 10/177:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
dom. 10/192:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$128
vie. 10/37:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
lun. 10/62:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$129
vie. 10/107:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
sáb. 10/182:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$130
mar. 2/107:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
mar. 2/171:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$131
vie. 11/147:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
mié. 11/191:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$132
jue. 10/167:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
lun. 10/202:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 9/14$133

Find flights from San José within your budget

 
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 septiembre 15, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 10/16

7:01 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$156

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 10/20

11:37 am-9:38 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Fort Lauderdale

vie. 10/24

7:01 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$175

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/24

1:29 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Cancun

vie. 11/28

12:35 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$182

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/26

8:50 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Miami

lun. 9/29

9:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$191

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/14

2:01 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

dom. 11/16

11:00 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$192

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/22

7:55 am-9:58 pm

1 stop12h 03m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 10/31

8:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 05m

$195

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/26

12:19 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 10/4

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$202

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

New York LaGuardia

mié. 11/12

5:28 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

$204

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/3

12:35 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop9h 39m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/14

5:28 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

$204

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

New York LaGuardia

vie. 11/14

8:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$207

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 54 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, San José Province?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province (average of $164). Flying from San José, San José Province in August will prove the most costly (average of $233). 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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Which airlines fly from San José, San José Province?

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

Avianca
Avianca
From $69
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $116
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $207
Volaris Costa Rica
Volaris Costa Rica
From $82

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José, San José Province?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San José, San José Province everyday are: Panama City (149 flights per day), Cobano (103 flights per day), and Puerto Jiménez (60 flights per day).

Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $95
Orlando
Orlando
From $87
Miami
Miami
From $86
Madrid Barajas
Madrid Barajas
From $393

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San José, San José Province is Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, with prices starting at $77. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
From $77
Miami
Miami
From $86
Orlando
Orlando
From $87
Bogotá El Dorado
Bogotá El Dorado
From $90

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 septiembre 15, 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, Copa 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from San José, San José Province are Bogotá, Cancún, Buenos Aires. Throughout the year, Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena are some of the top choices made by users flying from San José, San José Province.

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

    Users have flown out of San José, San José Province for as low as $77 to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $474 to fly from San José, San José Province.

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

    Over the past few days, we've found that Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, and Wingo have the cheapest prices from San José, San José Province. Avianca flights from San José, San José Province to San Andres Island ($69), Volaris Costa Rica flights from San José, San José Province to Cancun ($82), and Wingo flights from San José, San José Province to Bogotá El Dorado ($84).

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

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from San José, San José Province we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Orlando Airport starting at $503
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Fort Lauderdale starting at $503
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima starting at $648
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City starting at $688

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from San José, San José Province, consider Orlando. Prices start at $348 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province. At this moment in time August 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, San José Province?

    Check out the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to embark to:
    Fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale from $116 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $125 round trip
    Fly from San José to Miami from $139 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $139 round trip
    Fly from San José to New York from $143 round trip

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