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$174+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$174
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$674
From Costa Rica to San Jose
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:27 amSJO - SJC
2 stops12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/1812:39 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops21h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/117:55 amSJO - SJC
1 stop29h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/173:45 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/292:15 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/32:08 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/111:40 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops18h 55mSouthwest
Thu 9/186:45 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/31:35 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Tue 10/143:22 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/30$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/147:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops16h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1812:39 pmSJC - SJO
3 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 10/111:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops19h 53mDelta
Tue 10/217:06 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/29$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/1212:49 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/192:08 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$383
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/1211:20 amLIR - SJC
1 stop12h 23mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/196:15 amSJC - LIR
1 stop23h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/131:20 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops21h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/201:05 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 8/1112:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 38mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/156:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$440
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/127:25 amLIR - SJC
3 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/196:00 amSJC - LIR
3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,133

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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 July 30, 2025.
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 8/14

11:27 am-10:58 pm

2 stops12h 31m

San Jose

Mon 8/18

12:39 pm-11:12 am

2 stops21h 33m

$294

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

7:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

San Jose

Wed 9/24

1:05 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$301

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

2:15 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops23h 04m

San Jose

Wed 9/3

2:08 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$302

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/20

2:26 am-6:04 pm

1 stop17h 38m

San Jose

Sun 2/22

10:20 am-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$310

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

1:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops18h 55m

San Jose

Thu 9/18

6:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$337

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

8:25 am-6:51 pm

1 stop12h 26m

San Jose

Wed 2/18

11:33 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 22m

$341

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

7:30 am-10:58 pm

2 stops16h 28m

San Jose

Mon 8/18

12:39 pm-3:13 pm

3 stops25h 34m

$375

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Sat 10/11

1:25 pm-8:18 am

2 stops19h 53m

San Jose

Tue 10/21

7:06 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops15h 54m

$379

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Fri 9/12

12:49 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops24h 50m

San Jose

Fri 9/19

2:08 pm-11:49 am

2 stops20h 41m

$383

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Fri 9/12

11:20 am-10:43 pm

1 stop12h 23m

San Jose

Fri 9/19

6:15 am-6:20 am

1 stop23h 05m

$394

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose

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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?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 CR to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 July 30, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica 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 July 30, 2025.
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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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

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.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose are United Airlines ($174), Delta ($180), and Spirit Airlines ($188).

  • 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). 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 Costa Rica to San Jose

Discover the top 4 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$420Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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