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$216+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ELP
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/307:55 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Fri 5/15:30 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop18h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/291:25 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/111:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop16h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 5/55:33 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 5/11:10 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 5/21:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/307:55 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop9h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 5/35:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 stop14h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 5/55:30 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop28h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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
Sun 5/35:10 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops13h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$462

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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 January 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$415
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$216
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$459
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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 January 27, 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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El Paso

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Depart

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San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

7:55 am-4:04 pm

1 stop8h 09m

El Paso

Fri 5/1

5:30 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$415

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

7:55 am-5:39 pm

1 stop9h 44m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

5:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$433

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

11:13 am-10:33 pm

1 stop11h 20m

El Paso

Sun 5/3

5:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$433

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-1:17 pm

1 stop29h 22m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

2:15 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$433

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

11:35 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop16h 52m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

5:33 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$442

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$447

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

$449

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

7:55 am-1:17 pm

1 stop29h 22m

El Paso

Fri 5/1

5:30 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$454

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$216

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$221

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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 to El Paso?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to El Paso (average of $359). Flying from San José to El Paso in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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 January 27, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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 $415, United Airlines can have you in El Paso from San José in 8h 09m. There are 2067 mi between San José and El Paso.

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

    Currently priced at $398, American Airlines will fly you from San José to El Paso and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $435. American Airlines is currently priced 32% 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to El Paso (average of $359). Flying from San José to El Paso in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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