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$457+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — SJO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to San José

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/224:13 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops19h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops20h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$457
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.
Wed 9/97:00 am
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops12h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 9/237:55 am
SJO
-
ABQ
1 stop10h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:00 am
ABQ
-
SJO
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 10/26:00 am
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops15h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:20 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
1 stop14h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 9/201:25 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$482
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:00 am
ABQ
-
SJO
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 9/262:57 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops18h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$487
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:05 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/2410:05 am
SJO
-
ABQ
2 stops36h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$505
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.
Mon 9/285:30 pm
ABQ
-
SJO
2 stops19h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 10/51:00 pm
SJO
-
ABQ
1 stop10h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$506

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$475
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to San José that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

7:55 am-5:56 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$469

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Fri 9/18

5:30 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/26

2:57 pm-9:41 am

2 stops18h 44m

$487

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Mon 9/21

10:55 pm-11:45 am

3 stops36h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

12:40 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$537

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Wed 12/2

11:27 am-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$545

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Sun 11/15

7:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/21

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$549

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Thu 1/21

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/28

7:05 am-10:57 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$550

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Tue 1/19

11:26 am-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/26

2:10 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$550

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Mon 1/18

6:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/31

2:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$552
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Mon 1/18

12:00 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/31

8:45 am-9:28 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$552

AlbuquerqueSan José

ABQ - SJO

ABQSJO

Albuquerque

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/30

8:25 am-10:57 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$585

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to San José in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-San José flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Albuquerque-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to San José?

The price you pay for your flight from Albuquerque to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albuquerque to San José?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San José (average of $475). Flying from Albuquerque to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,009). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Albuquerque to San José flights typically cost between $463 and $550 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $457 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 28).

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 August 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Albuquerque to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to San José?

    Departing from Albuquerque to San José will take you 9h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2231 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albuquerque to San José round-trip from $389. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $419, and Southwest, from $441. You may be able to fly from Albuquerque to San José for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Albuquerque to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albuquerque to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albuquerque to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to San José 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 Albuquerque to San José?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to San José (average of $475). Flying from Albuquerque to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,009). 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 3 airlines flying from Albuquerque to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to San José. 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$441Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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