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$180+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Denver (DEN)

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DEN
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Denver Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:48 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop9h 28m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/39:48 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop11h 11m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:11 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 05m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/19:48 pm
DEN
-
SJO
3 stops17h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 2/217:30 am
SJO
-
DEN
Nonstop5h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 2/273:48 pm
DEN
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$297
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/278:12 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 08m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/3110:43 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 06m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/2512:35 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 3/17:45 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop9h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$302
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:11 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 05m
Copa Airlines
Tue 2/249:38 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop11h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:08 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop14h 12m
Copa Airlines
Sun 9/610:43 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop9h 36m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/212:25 pm
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop10h 58m
Delta
Sat 2/286:00 am
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/20$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/175:30 am
SJO
-
DEN
1 stop18h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 4/75:25 pm
DEN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$314

Find flight deals from San José to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Denver (DEN). 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 February 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$513 or less

Good one-way deal

$262 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Denver 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Denver that are best for you.

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San José

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Denver

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Depart

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Price

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

4:09 am-5:16 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Denver Intl

Sun 3/1

9:48 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 17m

$278

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

8:48 am-5:16 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/9

10:48 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 11m

$278

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Denver Intl

Thu 3/5

1:25 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$302

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/2

8:33 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$302

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

4:09 am-5:16 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Denver Intl

Tue 3/3

9:48 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 11m

$310

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

5:46 am-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 39m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/20

10:51 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 08m

$311

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Denver Intl

Sun 5/3

8:23 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$314

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

5:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/23

5:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$314

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

1:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop17h 20m

Denver Intl

Wed 3/25

9:06 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$314

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-8:23 am

1 stop26h 23m

Denver Intl

Sun 4/26

8:23 pm-10:11 am

1 stop13h 48m

$314

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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 to Denver in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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: When it comes to deals on San José-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Denver flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Denver flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Denver

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Denver from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Denver

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Denver. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San José to Denver is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Denver (average of $212). Flying from San José to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2026.

When flying from San José to Denver, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated February 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from San José to Denver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,340 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,300 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Denver. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this San José to Denver flight route?

    This flight path from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Denver Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from San José to Denver can take about 14h 07m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $278. The distance from San José to Denver is about 2414 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($227), Southwest ($232), and American Airlines ($240) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Denver. United Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $137. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José to Denver for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Denver?

    On average you can expect to pay $633 for a flight from San José to Denver. The cheapest flight overall is $153 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Denver Intl) is currently priced at $278.

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

    San José to Denver flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time.

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

    If you're on a layover in Panama City and looking for things to do, consider visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $13 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from San José and landing in Denver layover in Houston least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Denver (average of $212). Flying from San José to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 4 airlines flying from San José to Denver

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José to Denver. 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$253Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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