San Jose

$156+ Cheap flights from Central America to San Jose (SJC)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$156
(Avianca)
From Central America to San Jose
One-way flight from Central America to San Jose

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Cheapest flights from Central America to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/145:30 amSJO - SJC
1 stop31h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/176:24 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/26$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Mon 7/2111:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/2511:24 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/26$309
This CheapTickets.ch deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 CheapTickets.ch is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/81:55 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops23h 24mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/151:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/24$334
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/244:13 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2811:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$362
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1410:00 amLIR - SJC
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/187:57 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/25$372
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:12 amGUA - SJC
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:15 amSJC - GUA
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/26$375
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:12 amGUA - SJC
2 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/311:09 pmSJC - GUA
2 stops21h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/26$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 8/1411:49 amLIR - SJC
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/186:24 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 8/202:30 amGUA - SJC
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/318:45 amSJC - GUA
2 stops19h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/25$419
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Wed 7/2311:24 amSJO - SJC
2 stops24h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/304:22 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/25$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/142:00 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/186:00 amSJC - LIR
2 stops29h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:05 pmGUA - SJC
2 stops24h 32mDelta
Sat 8/307:23 amSJC - GUA
2 stops27h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/25$442

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to San Jose 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 June 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to San Jose that are best for you.

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Central America

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

5:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop31h 32m

San Jose

Sun 8/17

6:24 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$299

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/21

11:59 pm-10:48 am

1 stop11h 49m

San Jose

Fri 7/25

11:24 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$309

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/8

1:55 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops23h 24m

San Jose

Fri 8/15

1:09 pm-11:55 am

2 stops21h 46m

$334

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 8/14

10:00 am-10:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San Jose

Mon 8/18

1:02 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 18m

$372

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/23

4:13 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 37m

San Jose

Wed 7/30

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$373

Guatemala CitySan Jose

GUA - SJC

GUASJC

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/6

11:12 am-10:36 am

2 stops24h 24m

San Jose

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$375

Guatemala CitySan Jose

GUA - SJC

GUASJC

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/6

11:12 am-10:36 am

2 stops24h 24m

San Jose

Sun 8/31

1:09 pm-11:21 am

2 stops21h 12m

$377

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 8/14

11:49 am-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San Jose

Mon 8/18

6:24 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$377

Guatemala CitySan Jose

GUA - SJC

GUASJC

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/20

2:30 am-9:18 pm

2 stops19h 48m

San Jose

Sun 8/31

8:45 am-4:48 am

2 stops19h 03m

$419

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/23

11:24 am-10:36 am

2 stops24h 12m

San Jose

Wed 7/30

4:22 pm-10:29 am

2 stops17h 07m

$426

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Central America to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 CA to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 26, 2025.

When flying from Central America to San Jose, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated June 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Aeromexico from Central America to San Jose to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Central America?

    If you book a flight to San Jose from Central America, you will be flying to San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Central America to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to San Jose are United Airlines ($173), Alaska Airlines ($178), and American Airlines ($210).

  • What are the most popular routes from Central America to San Jose?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to San Jose?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to San Jose 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 Central America to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Central America to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 4 airlines flying from Central America to San Jose

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$303Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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