How long is the flight from Anchorage to San José?

Departing from Anchorage to San José will take you 15h 31m. The distance between Anchorage and San José is about 4813 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $460. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $544 and $554, respectively. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Anchorage to San José one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $177. Users have also found prices from $212 and $236 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Anchorage to San José?

When booking a flight from Anchorage to San José, you may want to consider flying on Alaska Airlines, United Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Anchorage to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Anchorage to San José flights typically cost between $752 and $1,144 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $564 on American Airlines (Mar 8-Mar 18).

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Tue 12/2311:59 pmANC - SJO

2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:30 amSJO - ANC

2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,293

Sun 12/2111:59 pmANC - SJO

2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amSJO - ANC

1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,423

Sun 12/212:56 pmANC - SJO

2 stops30h 03mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/291:30 amSJO - ANC

2 stops28h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,478

Sun 12/2111:59 pmANC - SJO

1 stop19h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/307:30 amSJO - ANC

1 stop18h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,597

Tue 12/238:15 pmANC - SJO

1 stop13h 41mDelta

Mon 1/57:00 amSJO - ANC

1 stop15h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$2,278

Mon 12/221:59 amANC - SJO

3 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/57:50 pmSJO - ANC

2 stops56h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$2,295

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Sun 3/88:13 pmANC - SJO

1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/1811:35 pmSJO - ANC

1 stop21h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$564

Mon 2/911:45 pmANC - SJO

2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/156:40 amSJO - ANC

2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$644

Tue 1/271:20 amANC - SJO

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/31:16 amSJO - ANC

2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$648

Sun 2/2212:29 amANC - SJO

2 stops20h 38mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/251:27 amSJO - ANC

2 stops25h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$701

Mon 3/98:13 pmANC - SJO

1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1611:35 pmSJO - ANC

1 stop21h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$619

Sat 1/109:00 amANC - SJO

2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/176:40 amSJO - ANC

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$699

Sun 3/89:10 pmANC - SJO

1 stop12h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/181:05 pmSJO - ANC

2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$708

Mon 2/239:00 amANC - SJO

3 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/2612:35 pmSJO - ANC

2 stops37h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$719

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Fri 1/912:59 amANC - SJO

1 stop20h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/161:16 amSJO - ANC

1 stop26h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,058

Sat 1/109:00 amANC - SJO

2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/176:40 amSJO - ANC

2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$699

Tue 1/271:20 amANC - SJO

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/31:16 amSJO - ANC

2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$648

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Fri 6/52:28 amANC - SJO

2 stops19h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$275

Wed 4/151:30 amANC - SJO

2 stops32h 35mAeromexico

Deal found 12/14

$278

Thu 4/168:50 pmANC - SJO

1 stop14h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$280

Sat 1/174:54 pmANC - SJO

3 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$335

Sat 6/68:49 pmANC - SJO

1 stop23h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$439

Sat 6/61:22 pmANC - SJO

3 stops55h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$486

Sat 1/178:22 pmANC - SJO

1 stop13h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$560

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Round-trip from	$564 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$275 (Alaska Airlines)
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ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

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Sun 3/8

8:13 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

11:35 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$564

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Mon 3/9

8:13 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

11:35 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$619

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

11:45 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

6:40 am-11:08 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$644

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Tue 1/27

1:20 am-11:35 pm

2 stops19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

1:16 am-4:33 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$648

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops24h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

6:40 am-11:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$699

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sun 2/22

12:29 am-12:07 am

2 stops20h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

1:27 am-12:03 am

2 stops25h 36m

$701

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sun 3/8

9:10 pm-11:56 am

1 stop12h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

1:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$708

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Mon 2/23

9:00 am-1:15 pm

3 stops25h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

12:35 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops37h 33m

$719

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$275

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Wed 4/15

1:30 am-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$278

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 Anchorage-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Anchorage-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Anchorage-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San José (average of $476). Flying from Anchorage to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 ANC to SJO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Anchorage to San José at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Anchorage to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Anchorage 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,448 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,051 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,448 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Anchorage to San José?
Departing from Anchorage to San José will take you 15h 31m. The distance between Anchorage and San José is about 4813 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Anchorage to San José round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $460. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $544 and $554, respectively. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Anchorage to San José one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $177. Users have also found prices from $212 and $236 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Anchorage to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Anchorage to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Anchorage to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Anchorage to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Anchorage to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Anchorage 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 Anchorage to San José?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to San José (average of $476). Flying from Anchorage to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$460	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$544	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$554	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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