San Jose

$184+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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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 February 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/512:35 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop14h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/511:24 am
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops13h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops12h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/147:30 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop32h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 2/253:55 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops26h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 8/277:25 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop10h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 8/306:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop11h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/106:30 am
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops16h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 2/253:55 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops19h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$376
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:20 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop20h 51m
British Airways
Mon 3/96:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop14h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 2/6$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 2/1212:35 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 2/2211:01 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/6$404
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/82:39 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops29h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/156:51 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/53:29 pm
LIR
-
SJC
1 stop20h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 3/94:20 pm
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops17h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/262:01 pm
LIR
-
SJC
2 stops33h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 3/28:50 am
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops26h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/237:40 am
LIR
-
SJC
1 stop12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/307:02 pm
SJC
-
LIR
1 stop10h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 3/237:35 am
LIR
-
SJC
2 stops38h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 3/308:45 am
SJC
-
LIR
2 stops26h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5$531

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 February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$530
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-San Jose flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to San Jose
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

12:35 am-10:11 am

1 stop11h 36m

San Jose

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-9:43 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$312

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

12:35 am-1:17 pm

1 stop14h 42m

San Jose

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$342

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

3:20 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 51m

San Jose

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-9:43 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$393

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

11:35 pm-10:07 am

1 stop11h 32m

San Jose

Sat 5/9

10:57 am-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$424

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

7:45 am-9:16 pm

2 stops38h 31m

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-10:11 am

2 stops24h 26m

$425

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 3/5

3:29 pm-10:11 am

1 stop20h 42m

San Jose

Mon 3/9

4:20 pm-11:13 am

2 stops17h 53m

$434

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

12:10 pm-10:07 am

2 stops22h 57m

San Jose

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-9:36 pm

1 stop14h 36m

$445

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 2/26

2:01 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 04m

San Jose

Mon 3/2

8:50 am-1:10 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$474

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Mon 3/23

7:40 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San Jose

Mon 3/30

7:02 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 18m

$478

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/30

4:06 pm-10:32 am

1 stop19h 26m

San Jose

Mon 4/6

12:23 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 42m

$481

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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 $411). 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 February 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 $312, American Airlines can have you in San Jose, California from Costa Rica in 11h 36m. 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 $411). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Jose

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$420Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$489Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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