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$509+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to El Paso (ELP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ELP
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 11/102:46 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 11/245:31 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop19h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/41:25 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop28h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 9/912:39 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$552

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$509
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

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October

Average price

$586
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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/10

2:46 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 51m

El Paso

Tue 11/24

5:31 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$509

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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 July 26, 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
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sep 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

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 $509, American Airlines can have you in El Paso from San José in 7h 51m. 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 38% 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$435Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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