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$351+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to El Paso (ELP)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ELP
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to El Paso (ELP). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$455
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$517
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to El Paso
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/112:20 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop29h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/195:49 amELP - SJO
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 11/166:22 amSJO - ELP
1 stop12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:29 amELP - SJO
1 stop14h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/116:00 amSJO - ELP
2 stops17h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/197:29 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/227:55 amSJO - ELP
1 stop27h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/307:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 12/16:22 amSJO - ELP
1 stop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/38:32 amELP - SJO
1 stop11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$638
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:20 amSJO - ELP
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/197:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/227:27 amSJO - ELP
2 stops14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/302:58 pmELP - SJO
1 stop26h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$757

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to El Paso 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to El Paso that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

El Paso

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

2:20 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop29h 24m

El Paso

Wed 11/19

5:49 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$455

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-10:33 pm

2 stops17h 33m

El Paso

Wed 11/19

7:29 am-9:17 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$469

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

7:55 am-11:06 am

1 stop27h 11m

El Paso

Tue 9/30

7:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$575

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

6:22 am-5:27 pm

1 stop12h 05m

El Paso

Wed 12/3

8:32 am-9:11 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$638

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

2:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops37h 15m

El Paso

Wed 11/19

7:30 am-12:38 am

1 stop16h 08m

$643

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

7:27 am-9:54 pm

2 stops14h 27m

El Paso

Tue 9/30

2:58 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$757

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/30

6:22 am-5:27 pm

1 stop12h 05m

El Paso

Thu 12/11

6:57 pm-11:52 am

2 stops15h 55m

$807

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

1:19 pm-11:37 am

3 stops23h 18m

$418

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

1:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$474

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

2:26 am-9:47 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$852

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Deals found on 9/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to El Paso

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to El Paso?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San José, San José Province to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Paso

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Paso. 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 El Paso. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to El Paso by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to El Paso?

    Departing from San José, San José Province to El Paso will take you 17h 33m. The distance from San José, San José Province to El Paso is about 2067 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to El Paso round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $401, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to El Paso. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to El Paso 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, San José Province to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San José, San José Province to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to El Paso

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to El Paso. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$401Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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