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$164+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — SJO
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Austin to San José
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:33 amAUS - SJO
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:34 amSJO - AUS
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:42 pmAUS - SJO
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Sun 12/142:31 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/9$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:24 pmAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Wed 12/177:00 amSJO - AUS
1 stop12h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/9$296
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/135:30 amAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/191:31 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/1210:57 amAUS - SJO
1 stop11h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2512:35 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:24 pmAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - AUS
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/8$329
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:20 amAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 36mJetBlue
Wed 12/1710:00 amSJO - AUS
1 stop12h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/1010:59 amAUS - SJO
1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:56 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$337
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Sat 12/135:30 amAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/119:59 amAUS - SJO
1 stop13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amSJO - AUS
2 stops15h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/99:35 amAUS - SJO
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - AUS
1 stop17h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/155:30 amAUS - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/211:31 pmSJO - AUS
1 stop11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/9$367

Find flight deals from Austin to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(Super.com)

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$590
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to San José that are best for you.

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AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/4

12:17 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-3:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$266

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/22

5:10 am-9:02 pm

1 stop15h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$266

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/23

9:35 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$266

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/12

2:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

5:50 am-1:07 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$282

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/12

2:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/15

4:09 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$292

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/21

2:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

4:09 am-1:07 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$302

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/9

11:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

1:30 pm-4:04 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$313

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop29h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

1:30 pm-10:34 am

1 stop21h 04m

$317

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 3/7

2:42 pm-7:05 am

1 stop16h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

4:09 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$340

AustinSan José

AUS - SJO

AUSSJO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/22

2:17 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops26h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

5:50 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$345

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to San José. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Austin to San José, you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to San José (average of $158). Flying from Austin to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 AUS to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin 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 December 10, 2025.

When flying from Austin to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to San José flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Austin 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 December 10, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Austin 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Austin to San José in just under 8h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 30m. There are 1642 mi between Austin and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Austin to San José is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $146 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Copa Airlines, starting at $158 and $171 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $112 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $116 and American Airlines from $136 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Austin to San José?

    The most popular layover on flights from Austin to San José is Houston. Miami is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from Austin to San José.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Most Houston visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center are located about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers can rent a car at Houston George Bush Intcntl for an average daily rate of $38 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Miami?

    If you're on a layover in Miami and looking for things to do, consider visiting Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, or Bayside Marketplace. Those on a layover in Miami interested in visiting Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, or Bayside Marketplace can do so by traveling 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $28 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Austin to San José flights?

    Austin to San José flights have a layover in Panama City least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to San José (average of $158). Flying from Austin to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Austin to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$158Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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