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$204+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
giu 30 — lug 71
mar 6/30
mar 7/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 maggio 31, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
ven 6/57:55 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop29h 08m
United Airlines
lun 6/82:32 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops31h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
gio 10/151:25 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops29h 06m
United Airlines
lun 10/196:37 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops16h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 6/712:30 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop12h 33m
Multiple Airlines
dom 6/141:10 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop8h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 8/202:56 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops20h 52m
American Airlines
gio 8/272:30 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops20h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$493
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sab 6/612:30 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop12h 33m
Avianca
dom 6/141:10 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop8h 29m
Avianca
Deal found 5/28$498
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 6/77:55 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop29h 08m
Azul
sab 6/131:10 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop20h 01m
Azul
Deal found 5/29$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
lun 6/297:55 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop29h 08m
United Airlines
ven 7/31:10 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop20h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$522
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 9/81:25 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
mer 9/166:37 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$527
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 10/211:25 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
sab 10/2412:51 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops20h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
mar 5/2612:30 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop12h 33m
United Airlines
sab 6/131:10 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop20h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer 11/46:22 am
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop16h 27m
American Airlines
dom 11/86:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop14h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
gio 7/211:10 am
LIR
-
SJC
2 stops34h 59m
United Airlines
dom 7/126:37 pm
SJC
-
LIR
1 stop19h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/27$603

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 maggio 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$470
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
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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 maggio 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 7/21

7:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

San Jose

mar 7/28

4:00 pm-10:11 am

2 stops41h 11m

$470

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

gio 10/15

1:25 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops29h 06m

San Jose

lun 10/19

6:37 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$483

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

gio 6/11

11:13 am-12:03 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San Jose

ven 6/19

1:10 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$522

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun 10/19

1:30 pm-7:45 am

2 stops19h 15m

San Jose

lun 10/26

9:00 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

$587
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sab 7/18

8:45 am-9:45 pm

2 stops14h 00m

San Jose

ven 7/24

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$620

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer 7/15

11:13 am-12:03 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San Jose

mer 7/22

8:45 am-10:11 am

2 stops24h 26m

$633

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

gio 7/23

7:55 am-1:24 pm

2 stops30h 29m

San Jose

lun 7/27

6:37 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 44m

$659

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

dom 7/12

3:27 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops30h 42m

San Jose

dom 7/19

6:37 pm-9:50 am

2 stops38h 13m

$717

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

mer 7/1

11:10 am-5:35 pm

2 stops31h 25m

San Jose

sab 7/11

8:45 am-9:50 am

2 stops24h 05m

$717

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

gio 6/11

11:49 am-5:34 pm

1 stop30h 45m

San Jose

lun 6/15

8:45 am-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$732

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Deals found on 5/27

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $168). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California?

The best time to book flights from Costa Rica to San Jose, California is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 maggio 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 $760, United Airlines can have you in San Jose, California from Costa Rica in 20h 05m. The distance from Costa Rica to San Jose, California is about 2915 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $171. Users have also found prices from $174 and $174 on United 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $168). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 airline flying from Costa Rica to San Jose

Discover the top airline 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 maggio 31, 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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