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$101+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Sun 3/23
Sun 3/30
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 March 18, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$78

Cheapest round-trip flight

$93

Cheapest airline

Avianca

Most popular destination

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)

Good round-trip deal

$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently to Guatemala City La Aurora.
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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 $194).
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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 $220).
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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 March 18, 2025.

Fri 5/211:35 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 20mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/79:08 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$164
Thu 4/1712:55 amSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/2410:56 pmFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$167
Mon 4/284:10 amSJO - FLL
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/110:56 pmFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$189
Wed 5/2812:19 pmSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 20mVolaris
Wed 6/410:23 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris
Deal found 3/17$192
Tue 4/228:20 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2910:19 amCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$199
Tue 4/15:52 amSJO - FLL
1 stop8h 22mCopa Airlines
Sat 4/56:11 pmFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/17$210
Sun 6/18:09 amSJO - CUN
1 stop12h 50mCopa Airlines
Sun 6/86:57 amCUN - SJO
1 stop7h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/16$217
Thu 5/221:00 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mJetBlue
Mon 5/2611:00 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 3/17$218
Wed 6/118:05 amSJO - CUN
Nonstop2h 16mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 6/1512:17 pmCUN - SJO
Nonstop2h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/18$219
Mon 5/55:05 amSJO - MIA
2 stops6h 50mAvianca
Mon 5/125:45 pmMIA - SJO
2 stops7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 3/18$222
Fri 9/57:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/92:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/17$226
Tue 4/112:50 amSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/66:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$229

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 March 18, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséOrlando

SJO - MCO

SJOMCO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

11:35 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Orlando

Wed 5/7

9:08 am-10:27 am

Nonstop3h 19m

$164

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/17

12:55 am-5:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 4/24

10:56 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$167

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

4:10 am-4:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 5/1

10:56 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$189

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

12:19 pm-3:39 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Cancun

Wed 6/4

10:23 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$192

San JoséOrlando

SJO - MCO

SJOMCO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/26

7:30 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Orlando

Tue 9/2

2:08 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$205

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/8

8:20 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Cancun

Fri 5/9

10:19 am-11:26 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$208

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

5:52 am-4:14 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/5

6:11 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$210

San JoséCancún

SJO - CUN

SJOCUN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

8:09 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Cancun

Sun 6/8

6:57 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$217

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 5/26

11:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$218

San JoséOrlando

SJO - MCO

SJOMCO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

10:05 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Orlando

Mon 5/5

4:58 pm-7:35 am

1 stop16h 37m

$221

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José in March
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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, San José Province, 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, San José Province 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, San José Province. 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, San José Province. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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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 March 14, 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 85 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province (average of $165). Flying from San José, San José Province in August will prove the most costly (average of $254). 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 Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday 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, Spirit Airlines. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Avianca

Avianca

From $135

Copa Airlines

Copa Airlines

From $98

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $133

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

From $125

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 (173 flights per day), Miami (75 flights per day), and Cobano (70 flights per day).

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Panama City Tocumen Intl

From $120

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mexico City Benito Juarez

From $85

Houston Hobby

Houston Hobby

From $166

Madrid Barajas

Madrid Barajas

From $398

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 Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at $78. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Guatemala City La Aurora

Guatemala City La Aurora

From $78

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Mexico City Benito Juarez

From $85

Cancun

Cancun

From $87

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Managua Augusto C Sandino

From $93

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 March 18, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,404 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,708 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,938 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,754 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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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 March 18, 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, Cartagena. 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 $78 to Guatemala City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $672 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 Wingo, Volaris, and Copa Airlines have the cheapest prices from San José, San José Province. Wingo flights from San José, San José Province to Panama City Panamá Pacifico ($78), Volaris flights from San José, San José Province to Cancun ($90), and Copa Airlines flights from San José, San José Province to San Andres Island ($98).

  • 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 Guatemala City starting at $688
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Lima starting at $870
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Zurich starting at $1,122
    Fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Francisco starting at $1,181

  • 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 Los Angeles. Prices start at $590 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    April 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 Bogotá from $135 round trip
    Fly from San José to Fort Lauderdale from $136 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $140 round trip
    Fly from San José to Medellín from $142 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $145 round trip

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