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$276+ Cheap flights from Anchorage (ANC) to San José (SJO)

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Anchorage to San José

Cheapest flights from Anchorage to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Anchorage to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 5/72:26 am
ANC
-
SJO
2 stops19h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/1312:53 am
SJO
-
ANC
2 stops23h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$593
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:22 pm
ANC
-
SJO
2 stops26h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 6/712:53 am
SJO
-
ANC
2 stops18h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$611
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1512:00 pm
ANC
-
SJO
2 stops33h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/2912:55 am
SJO
-
ANC
2 stops21h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:30 pm
ANC
-
SJO
1 stop23h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 4/3011:35 pm
SJO
-
ANC
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/168:13 pm
ANC
-
SJO
1 stop23h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 3/242:20 pm
SJO
-
ANC
1 stop30h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:13 pm
ANC
-
SJO
1 stop15h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 4/72:08 pm
SJO
-
ANC
1 stop30h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/3011:47 pm
ANC
-
SJO
2 stops17h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 4/77:55 am
SJO
-
ANC
2 stops16h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$688

Find flight deals from Anchorage to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Anchorage (ANC) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$593
(Expedia)

One-way from

$276
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$789
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Anchorage to San José that are best for you.

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AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Thu 5/7

2:26 am-11:45 pm

2 stops19h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:53 am-10:36 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$593

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sat 2/28

11:45 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops17h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

7:55 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$611

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sun 5/24

7:22 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

12:53 am-5:22 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$611

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Wed 4/15

8:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

11:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$630

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Wed 4/15

12:00 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops33h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

12:55 am-12:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

$662

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Mon 3/30

8:13 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

2:08 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 42m

$687

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Mon 3/30

11:47 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

7:55 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$688

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Sun 2/15

9:00 am-8:32 am

2 stops20h 32m

$276

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Thu 4/16

8:30 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$293

AnchorageSan José

ANC - SJO

ANCSJO

Anchorage

Wed 4/15

1:30 am-11:45 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$306

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Compare providers for flights from Anchorage 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 Anchorage to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Anchorage to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $285). Flying from Anchorage to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 Anchorage to San José?

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 January 29, 2026.
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
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Anchorage 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 Anchorage to San José?

    Departing from Anchorage to San José will take you 17h 54m. 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 Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $275. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $460 and $544, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 62% 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 $285). Flying from Anchorage to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 Anchorage to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Anchorage 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$275Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$544Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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