El Paso

$270+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ELP
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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Cheap flight deals from San José to El Paso

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 March 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/211:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:40 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:10 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:05 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 8/287:55 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop29h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 9/12:02 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop29h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Thu 6/412:30 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop22h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 6/145:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/302:08 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 5/56:40 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops12h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 7/211:41 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop11h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 7/157:02 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop15h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$576

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$444
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$545
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-El Paso flight deals.
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From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to El Paso
One-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to El Paso
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to El Paso that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

6:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$532

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

11:35 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 16m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

5:30 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$563

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop22h 14m

El Paso

Sun 6/14

5:45 am-10:39 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$567

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

2:08 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 11m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

6:40 am-7:07 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$575
Quickest round-trip

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

1:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$649

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

El Paso

Sun 5/3

6:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$649

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

8:45 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 50m

El Paso

Sun 6/14

7:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$654

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

11:35 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops18h 43m

El Paso

Mon 5/4

6:07 pm-11:35 am

2 stops17h 28m

$677

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

7:55 am-9:09 pm

1 stop13h 14m

El Paso

Sun 5/3

8:10 am-12:21 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$688

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/27

5:30 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 16m

El Paso

Fri 4/10

5:32 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 39m

$757

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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 March 12, 2026.
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.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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 to El Paso?

    For as low as $532, Southwest can have you in El Paso from San José in 10h 10m. There are 2067 mi between San José and El Paso. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $435, United Airlines will fly you from San José to El Paso and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $446. United Airlines is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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