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$153+ 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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — DEN
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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 Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$496 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 1/302:05 pmSJO - DEN
1 stop27h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/76:00 amDEN - SJO
1 stop29h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$271
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:48 amSJO - DEN
1 stop9h 28mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/29:38 pmDEN - SJO
1 stop11h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/6$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/219:40 amSJO - DEN
1 stop13h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/2711:35 amDEN - SJO
1 stop19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Thu 9/108:37 amSJO - DEN
1 stop16h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/205:15 amDEN - SJO
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$282
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/288:48 amSJO - DEN
1 stop9h 28mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/510:19 pmDEN - SJO
3 stops17h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/8$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/172:54 pmSJO - DEN
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/287:55 amDEN - SJO
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$284
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/108:11 amSJO - DEN
1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/179:38 pmDEN - SJO
1 stop9h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/8$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/132:54 pmSJO - DEN
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/1512:34 pmDEN - SJO
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:00 amSJO - DEN
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/27:55 amDEN - SJO
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$289
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 2/105:50 amSJO - DEN
1 stop12h 26mCopa Airlines
Sun 2/159:38 pmDEN - SJO
2 stops18h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/7$290
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/178:11 amSJO - DEN
1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/249:38 pmDEN - SJO
1 stop11h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/8$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/172:54 pmSJO - DEN
1 stop20h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/247:20 amDEN - SJO
1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$292

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 8, 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 JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-11:42 pm

1 stop15h 57m

Denver Intl

Fri 2/20

5:20 am-8:32 am

1 stop26h 12m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 am-10:06 pm

1 stop16h 36m

Denver Intl

Thu 1/22

5:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-10:05 am

1 stop25h 25m

Denver Intl

Mon 2/16

5:20 am-8:32 am

1 stop26h 12m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-6:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

Denver Intl

Tue 3/17

9:06 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-8:12 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Denver Intl

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-8:32 am

1 stop26h 12m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

2:05 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop30h 43m

Denver Intl

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-8:32 am

1 stop26h 12m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-8:54 am

1 stop19h 49m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/16

7:25 pm-11:56 am

1 stop16h 31m

$271

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

8:11 am-5:16 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Denver Intl

Wed 1/28

9:38 pm-8:21 am

1 stop9h 43m

$278

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

5:50 am-5:16 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Denver Intl

Tue 1/27

9:38 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 28m

$278

San JoséDenver

SJO - DEN

SJODEN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

5:50 am-5:16 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Denver Intl

Wed 1/28

9:38 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 22m

$278

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 2, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 January 8, 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.

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 January 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Copa 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
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
9,142 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
11,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 15h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $271. The distance from San José to Denver is about 2414 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($135), United Airlines ($227), and American Airlines ($240) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Denver. Delta is currently priced 63% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $111. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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 $628 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 $265.

  • 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 $16 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to Denver

Discover the top 5 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$276Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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