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$170+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$301
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$718
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 junio 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 8/281:30 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops32h 48mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/98:45 amSJC - SJO
2 stops33h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
sáb. 8/27:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop11h 49mDelta
dom. 8/1011:00 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/12$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 7/112:28 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 38mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/811:01 amSJC - SJO
2 stops23h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$323
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 8/64:13 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/1011:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/31:40 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops18h 35mSouthwest
sáb. 9/139:45 amSJC - SJO
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$387
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 8/1312:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop14h 38mAlaska Airlines
lun. 8/186:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
vie. 7/252:00 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/17:09 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
vie. 7/253:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop21h 37mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/12:31 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop23h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 7/111:59 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop13h 21mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/87:09 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$601
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 7/2612:30 pmLIR - SJC
3 stops47h 06mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/22:32 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops20h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,052

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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 junio 12, 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

jue. 8/28

1:30 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops32h 48m

San Jose

mar. 9/9

8:45 am-7:37 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$301

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 8/2

7:25 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 49m

San Jose

dom. 8/10

11:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$302

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/1

12:28 pm-10:06 am

2 stops22h 38m

San Jose

mar. 7/8

11:01 am-11:11 am

2 stops23h 10m

$323

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/6

4:13 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 37m

San Jose

dom. 8/10

11:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$364

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 9/3

1:40 pm-7:15 am

2 stops18h 35m

San Jose

sáb. 9/13

9:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$387

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/13

12:50 am-2:28 pm

1 stop14h 38m

San Jose

lun. 8/18

6:15 am-11:30 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$394

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

vie. 7/25

2:00 pm-9:10 am

2 stops20h 10m

San Jose

vie. 8/1

7:09 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$488

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

vie. 7/25

3:25 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop21h 37m

San Jose

vie. 8/1

2:31 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$489

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 9/13

6:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops16h 08m

San Jose

sáb. 9/27

2:08 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$522

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

sáb. 7/26

12:30 pm-10:36 am

3 stops47h 06m

San Jose

sáb. 8/2

2:32 pm-12:24 pm

3 stops20h 52m

$1,052

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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 $344). 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 junio 12, 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.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 junio 12, 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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 ($201), and Spirit Airlines ($211).

  • 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 $344). 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$420Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$440Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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