San Jose

$251+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Jose, CA (SJC)

SJO — SJC
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Jose

Sat 12/123:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Tue 12/2911:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Deal found 11/7$538
Wed 11/255:35 am -
1 stop30h 13m
Tue 12/15:15 pm -
2 stops13h 35m
Deal found 11/9$554
Thu 11/125:35 am -
1 stop31h 07m
Tue 11/177:00 am -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 11/7$558
Tue 12/223:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Tue 12/2911:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Deal found 11/11$561
Wed 12/231:25 pm -
2 stops33h 33m
Wed 12/302:26 pm -
2 stops37h 59m
Deal found 11/8$582
Wed 11/185:35 am -
2 stops15h 44m
Fri 11/208:00 pm -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 11/10$584
Wed 11/115:10 am -
2 stops16h 09m
Thu 11/127:00 am -
2 stops14h 15m
Deal found 11/10$585
Thu 12/243:00 pm -
1 stop20h 38m
Tue 12/2911:25 am -
1 stop9h 19m
Deal found 11/11$597
Tue 12/222:20 pm -
2 stops32h 38m
Tue 12/2911:00 pm -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 11/7$627
Thu 12/248:32 am -
1 stop12h 56m
Thu 12/318:24 pm -
1 stop8h 48m
Deal found 11/9$633
Fri 12/256:47 pm -
1 stop17h 13m
Fri 1/16:15 am -
1 stop9h 22m
Deal found 11/10$656
Fri 12/2512:30 pm -
1 stop12h 15m
Fri 1/18:30 am -
2 stops32h 07m
Deal found 11/10$676

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to San Jose

Round-trip from

$405
(Volaris)

One-way from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$711
From Costa Rica to San Jose
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LiberiaSan Jose

LIR Liberia - SJC San Jose

LIRSJC

Liberia

Tue 3/23

2:16 pm-11:05 am

1 stop21h 49m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$251

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/5

3:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/25

5:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 05m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$325

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

5:35 am-4:15 pm

2 stops12h 40m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$340

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

7:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 12m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

San JoséSan Jose

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SJC San Jose

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

7:00 am-10:11 pm

2 stops17h 11m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$361
Quickest round-trip

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR Liberia - SJC San Jose

LIRSJC

Liberia

Wed 12/23

2:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$362

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR Liberia - SJC San Jose

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 1/7

1:50 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 13m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$364

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR Liberia - SJC San Jose

LIRSJC

Liberia

Wed 3/24

3:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

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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, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $469). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $907). 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines 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.

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $578, American Airlines can have you in San Jose, California from Costa Rica in 25h 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 $172. Users have also found prices from $174 and $262 on Delta and Southwest, 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?

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose, California (average of $469). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $907). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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