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$101+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Miami (MIA)

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MIA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:05 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/141:25 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$193
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:05 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/312:40 pmMIA - SJO
1 stop5h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:58 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 54mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 1/111:24 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 53mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 12/26$208
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:05 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Fri 1/21:25 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$209
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:05 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/712:45 pmMIA - SJO
2 stops7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/291:50 pmSJO - MIA
Nonstop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:05 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:35 amSJO - MIA
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
Tue 1/271:25 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/28$213
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:35 amSJO - MIA
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
Tue 12/307:05 amMIA - SJO
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/27$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/286:30 amSJO - MIA
1 stop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:20 amMIA - SJO
1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$217
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:05 pmSJO - MIA
1 stop5h 10mAvianca
Thu 1/11:25 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 12/26$219

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Miami (MIA). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$101
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Miami 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Miami that are best for you.

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Miami

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Price

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

7:58 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 54m

Miami

Sat 2/7

1:33 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$188

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Miami

Mon 2/16

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

3:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Miami

Fri 1/23

4:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$205

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

8:45 am-1:26 pm

1 stop27h 41m

Miami

Mon 2/9

9:05 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

8:45 am-9:54 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Miami

Mon 1/26

9:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Sat 1/17

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Miami

Tue 2/17

8:45 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop27h 25m

Miami

Tue 3/31

12:50 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

7:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Miami

Sat 2/28

12:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$221

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

7:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 25m

Miami

Fri 1/23

2:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$224

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Deals found on 12/27

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Miami

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Miami in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Miami flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San José-Miami flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Miami flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Miami flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Miami flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Miami

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Miami from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Miami

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Miami?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Miami. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to Miami. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Miami?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Miami (average of $112). Flying from San José to Miami in June is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to MIA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Miami. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Miami in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Miami?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Miami. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Miami flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Miami

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Miami. 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 Miami. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris El Salvador from San José to Miami by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,070 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,488 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.8
Good
80 reviews

Entertainment

5.2

Food

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Miami?

    You will need to book a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami if you want to fly from San José to Miami. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Miami (MIA) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to Miami from the San José airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SJO to MIA to be around 2h 42m.

  • How popular is this San José to Miami flight route?

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami have been viewed 10 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Miami?

    There are many flights that can get you from San José to Miami in 9h 20m. Fly via Avianca or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San José to Miami is about 1121 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Volaris Costa Rica, at $104, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Miami.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and JetBlue. Volaris Costa Rica is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Miami one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris Costa Rica, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Spirit Airlines flights start at $92 while deals on JetBlue start at $107 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Miami?

    Consider Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%) or Volaris El Salvador (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Miami.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Miami?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,048 for a flight from San José to Miami. The cheapest flight overall is $96 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Miami) is currently priced at $102.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José to Miami?

    Flights departing from San José and landing in Miami layover in Panama City most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal are located about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those on a layover in Panama City in need of a rental car can book one at Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $14.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José to Miami flights?

    Of the flights from San José to Miami that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in San Salvador.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Miami 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 Miami?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Miami (average of $112). Flying from San José to Miami in June is currently the most expensive (average of $167). 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 8 airlines flying from San José to Miami

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San José to Miami. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$104Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$169Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$191Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$221Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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