$78+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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BOS — SJO
Jul 30 — Aug 61

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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$467

Round-trip from

$202

One-way from

$78
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
From New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from New York to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in July & August 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in July and August 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to San José in July and August 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Sun 8/256:40 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Thu 9/510:00 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$202
Tue 8/276:40 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Thu 9/510:00 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$222
Fri 8/302:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/412:39 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$231
Mon 8/2611:20 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop6h 35mAvianca
Thu 9/269:35 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$238
Tue 8/276:55 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Thu 9/269:35 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$240
Fri 8/302:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/51:55 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$250
Fri 8/302:30 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 38mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/52:20 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops22h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$253
Sun 8/254:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops9h 25mAvianca
Sat 2/151:25 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$257
Fri 8/306:40 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 18mJetBlue
Fri 9/612:35 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$262

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to San José in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 10/35:20 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Fri 10/1110:00 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$202
Mon 11/113:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/194:55 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$221
Thu 10/35:20 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Sun 10/610:00 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$222
Tue 10/13:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Wed 10/94:55 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$223
Tue 10/13:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Thu 10/107:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$224
Tue 10/13:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 55mAvianca
Tue 10/87:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$225
Tue 9/247:59 amJFK - SJO
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/22:20 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$226
Mon 11/113:10 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/194:55 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$227
Tue 12/35:30 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Tue 12/1011:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop4h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$228

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

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Browse some of the flights available to San José departing last-minute. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Sun 8/42:22 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/1210:57 amSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$318
Wed 7/316:35 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Tue 8/611:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$338
Fri 8/23:18 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/65:22 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$354
Sun 8/43:18 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 17mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/910:57 amSJO - JFK
1 stop11h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/25$363
Thu 8/17:00 amLGA - SJO
2 stops19h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/2012:55 amSJO - LGA
2 stops17h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$367
Wed 7/316:35 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 21mJetBlue
Sat 8/311:56 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$367
Thu 8/111:59 amLGA - SJO
1 stop14h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/1512:29 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/23$369
Thu 8/17:00 amLGA - SJO
2 stops19h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/211:41 pmSJO - LGA
2 stops27h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$372
Sat 8/33:18 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/135:22 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop18h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$374

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to San José. Reserve a round-trip flight to San José instead by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 8/275:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$78
Wed 8/285:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$79
Tue 8/205:00 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$83
Wed 8/215:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/25$84
Wed 8/285:04 pmEWR - SJO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$85
Sun 9/155:20 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$85
Tue 8/276:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$89
Tue 8/271:53 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$94
Wed 9/45:10 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$94

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$202 - $296

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/3

Nonstop5h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/12

Nonstop5h 00m

$202

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/1

1 stop7h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop8h 49m

$217

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/11

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/19

1 stop7h 15m

$221

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/3

Nonstop5h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/6

Nonstop5h 00m

$222

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/28

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/5

1 stop8h 25m

$247

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/30

1 stop9h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops23h 09m

$250

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/4

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop8h 10m

$252

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/2

1 stop7h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/8

1 stop7h 54m

$258

NewarkSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 11/20

1 stop15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/24

Nonstop5h 12m

$296

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Deals found on 7/25

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Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

64.4 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April 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 64.4 F).

When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to San José. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated July 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca to San José to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

For travelers who want to fly to San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, you will be flying into the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Conveniently situated about 12 miles west of downtown San Jose, this airport is a hub for Sansa Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica, and others. When making a reservation for a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica, make sure that you are booking a ticket for the correct “San Jose” and the correct airport. Do not confuse San Jose, Costa Rica, with an airport code of SJO with San Jose, California, which has the airport code SJC. So, double and triple-check that you have the correct “San Jose” when you book your flight.

When you are flying to San Jose, Costa Rica, ensure you have all of your paperwork to avoid any interruptions or delays in your travel plans. To travel to San Jose, you need a valid US passport for your stay in Costa Rica. Your passport needs at least one blank page for an entry stamp. When you arrive in Costa Rica, you must show a ticket for onward or return travel and proof that you have sufficient funds of at least 100 USD per month for the time you propose to stay. You do not need a visa for tourists who intend to leave Costa Rica within 180 days.

You can find a non-stop flight to San Jose (SJO) from many US cities. United operates non-stop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York City. Avianca also flies to SJO directly from JFK, as well as from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Delta offers direct flights to SJO from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). JetBlue and Spirit operate non-stop flights to SJO from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the Orlando International Airport (MCO). From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can find a non-stop flight to SJO aboard Alaska Airlines and Delta.

  • What should I pack for a flight to San Jose, Costa Rica?

    Throughout the year in San Jose, Costa Rica, daytime temperatures hover in the 70s and 80s, with night temperatures in the 60s. May through August see some rain, and September through November see much rain. When you pack for Costa Rica, pack lightweight, breathable clothing. Also, bring sturdy shoes for visiting the sites or having adventures. And from May to November, pack a light rain jacket with a hood and shoes that can handle getting wet and muddy.

  • What are some things to do in San Jose, Costa Rica?

    In San Jose, you can soak in history and culture at several museums. You can watch a football match or listen to a live band and feel like one of the locals. San Jose can also sample local cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Costa Rica has many breathtaking outdoor options if you are in the mood for adventure. Explore the Paos Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, the Arenal Volcano, and Baldi Hot Springs.

  • Can I take public transport from The Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) into downtown San Jose?

    From the San Jose Airport SJO, you can board the ATUASA 200 Alajuela bus. This bus departs SJO every 10 minutes and provides a ride that lasts approximately 30 minutes. From SJO, you can also take a taxi directly into the city for a ride that takes about 20 minutes. If you want to pick up a rental car for which you have made a reservation, you can find the car rental counters conveniently located in the airport's arrivals section.

  • What does SJO mean?

    This is defined as San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). Codes like SJO are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    For a flight to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. There are 3 flights from New York to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 13 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $74, while round-trip flights cost around $99.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to San José?

    A round-trip flight to San José will typically cost around $168, however they can be found for as little as $99.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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