San Jose

$222+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Jose, CA (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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 5, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/236:40 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 5/272:32 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops31h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 11/68:45 am
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops27h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 11/84:00 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops19h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 6/711:59 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops19h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 6/136:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops15h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 9/141:05 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops22h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1912:02 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops22h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/212:08 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop21h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:46 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops21h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 5/191:25 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops33h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 5/264:00 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops29h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/711:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1212:46 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops21h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 8/33:19 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops20h 31m
American Airlines
Thu 8/62:36 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops20h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 6/42:09 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 6/164:26 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops20h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/162:10 pm
LIR
-
SJC
1 stop21h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 4/202:02 pm
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops20h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/3012:28 pm
LIR
-
SJC
2 stops22h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 5/52:02 pm
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops20h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/4$561
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 10/21:20 pm
LIR
-
SJC
2 stops21h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 10/53:00 pm
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$574

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated April 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$396
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$222
(TravelUp)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$494
From Costa Rica to San Jose
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 April 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

2:08 pm-10:10 am

1 stop21h 02m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

12:46 pm-11:07 am

2 stops21h 21m

$419

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

1:25 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops33h 07m

San Jose

Tue 5/26

4:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$438

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

1:25 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops25h 03m

San Jose

Sat 5/30

1:10 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$459

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 17m

San Jose

Tue 6/16

12:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$494

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

4:15 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 17m

San Jose

Tue 6/16

12:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$526

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

1:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

San Jose

Wed 5/6

12:56 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$545

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Fri 10/2

1:20 pm-9:51 am

2 stops21h 31m

San Jose

Mon 10/5

3:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$574

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops28h 58m

San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:19 pm-5:30 am

2 stops34h 11m

$587

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/2

12:30 am-12:03 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Jose

Tue 7/21

1:10 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 01m

$608
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/2

12:30 am-12:03 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San Jose

Wed 7/15

1:10 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$608

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $250). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 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 April 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Costa Rica to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight to San Jose from Costa Rica. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California?

    For as low as $419, American Airlines can have you in San Jose, California from Costa Rica in 21h 02m. The distance from Costa Rica to San Jose, California is about 3009 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to San Jose, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $132. Users have also found prices from $171 and $174 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Jose?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to San Jose, California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $250). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 Costa Rica to San Jose

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to San Jose. 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 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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