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$209+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$245
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$209
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$683
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/266:00 amCVG - SJO
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/21:35 pmSJO - CVG
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/251:21 pmCVG - SJO
2 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/212:19 pmSJO - CVG
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/83:24 pmCVG - SJO
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:16 amSJO - CVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 12/711:45 amCVG - SJO
2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:16 amSJO - CVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 12/53:24 pmCVG - SJO
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:16 amSJO - CVG
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2412:01 pmCVG - SJO
1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2612:35 pmSJO - CVG
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:11 pmCVG - SJO
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:07 pmSJO - CVG
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:21 pmCVG - SJO
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2212:19 pmSJO - CVG
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 11/95:10 amCVG - SJO
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:20 amSJO - CVG
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$374

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to San José that are best for you.

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CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/25

3:21 pm-7:50 am

3 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

12:19 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$332

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/5

3:24 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop21h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

1:16 am-9:26 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$344

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/24

12:01 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

12:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$358

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/9

5:10 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

2:20 am-1:39 am

2 stops22h 19m

$374

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/8

3:10 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

11:37 am-12:42 am

1 stop11h 05m

$410

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 12/7

11:45 am-12:14 pm

2 stops25h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

12:22 pm-10:39 am

1 stop21h 17m

$412

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/6

4:11 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/14

1:16 am-9:26 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$435

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 12/4

12:50 pm-12:21 am

2 stops12h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$454

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/6

4:11 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

1:16 am-2:55 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$455

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/19

7:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops12h 35m

$462

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to San José. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 CVG to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to San José, such as Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $290 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $511 and $514 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Cincinnati to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$290Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$511Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$525Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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