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$84+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — SJO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Priceline)

One-way from

$84
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/11:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/219:36 pmATL - SJO
1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/241:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$213
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/249:36 pmATL - SJO
1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/2812:35 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$215
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 amATL - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/201:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$227
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 amATL - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/2812:35 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/2412:35 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/191:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$230
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 amATL - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/251:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/205:25 amATL - SJO
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:36 pmATL - SJO
1 stop15h 46mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/11:31 pmSJO - ATL
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$237

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to San José that are best for you.

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Atlanta

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/15

7:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

2:05 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$251

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/26

7:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

2:05 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$251

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/24

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

12:55 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$322

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/3

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

9:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$322

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

1:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$322

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/14

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

12:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$330

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/22

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

12:55 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$356

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/20

8:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

2:05 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$416

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

2:05 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$538

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

1:25 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

$548

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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 Atlanta to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Atlanta-San José flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Atlanta-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 Atlanta to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to San José. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San José (average of $110). Flying from Atlanta to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 ATL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

When flying from Atlanta to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta 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 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from Atlanta to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,896 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,287 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,062 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Atlanta to San José?

    If you book a flight from Atlanta to San José, you will be flying from Hartsfield-Jackson to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) take 3h 51m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to San José per day from 7 airlines.

  • How popular is this Atlanta to San José flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    A quick flight from Atlanta to San José can take about 6h 10m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $251. Airlines will cover a distance of 1633 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($132), Frontier ($133), and JetBlue ($249) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to San José. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $78 and $108 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to San José?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to San José are Air France (72%), KLM (68%) and Delta (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $57. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $199 on average, our data indicates $362 when flying from Atlanta to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San José (average of $110). Flying from Atlanta to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 7 airlines flying from Atlanta to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$348Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$384Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$390Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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