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$331+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ELP
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2711:13 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop11h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 5/317:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop15h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2811:13 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop11h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 6/35:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:55 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop14h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop13h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/289:00 am
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops14h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/211:00 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/62:45 pm
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops20h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 10/154:20 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops20h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sat 9/121:05 pm
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops22h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 9/224:20 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops18h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2912:30 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop22h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 6/15:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop28h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2412:30 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop22h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 6/35:45 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop16h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:00 am
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:02 am
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops29h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$577

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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 April 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$535
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 28, 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
Quickest round-trip

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

1:25 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 19m

El Paso

Wed 6/3

5:45 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 52m

$466

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

11:13 am-10:44 pm

1 stop11h 31m

El Paso

Mon 6/1

7:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$489

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

1:25 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop28h 19m

El Paso

Thu 10/15

5:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$489

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

7:55 am-10:44 pm

1 stop14h 49m

El Paso

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$498

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

2:45 pm-11:06 am

2 stops20h 21m

El Paso

Thu 10/15

4:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$502

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

El Paso

Tue 6/2

6:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$552

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:30 am-9:01 pm

1 stop20h 31m

El Paso

Sat 6/20

7:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$553

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

12:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop22h 14m

El Paso

Wed 6/17

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop29h 21m

$633
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

2:08 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$339

San JoséEl Paso

SJO - ELP

SJOELP

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

11:35 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$394

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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 April 28, 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
9,672 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,677 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 $466, United Airlines can have you in El Paso from San José in 9h 19m. 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 $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 29% 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$446Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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