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$161+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — SJO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to San José

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 January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/235:05 am
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2712:35 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop11h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/173:20 pm
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2412:35 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/188:42 am
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/2412:24 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$393
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:45 pm
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:50 pm
SJO
-
CVG
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$397
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:05 am
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop18h 45m
Avianca
Sat 1/315:10 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop24h 53m
Avianca
Deal found 1/25$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/61:22 pm
CVG
-
SJO
2 stops27h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1312:35 pm
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/227:14 pm
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/17:45 am
SJO
-
CVG
2 stops38h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$417
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/126:00 am
CVG
-
SJO
1 stop7h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1911:38 am
SJO
-
CVG
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$420

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$658
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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 January 27, 2026.
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

Tue 2/17

1:31 pm-11:40 am

2 stops23h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

12:35 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$416

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/22

7:14 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

12:35 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$435

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/23

6:25 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

2:20 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$463

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop29h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

12:33 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$466

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/12

1:06 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops12h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

11:38 am-7:23 am

1 stop17h 45m

$485

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/21

7:36 pm-11:19 am

2 stops17h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/26

12:24 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$489

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/11

10:05 am-11:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

7:50 pm-10:10 am

2 stops13h 20m

$503

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/22

6:15 am-11:19 am

2 stops31h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/29

11:38 am-7:23 am

1 stop17h 45m

$504

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 2/2

10:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$507

CincinnatiSan José

CVG - SJO

CVGSJO

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 2/14

7:05 pm-11:40 am

3 stops41h 35m

$161

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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 Cincinnati to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Cincinnati-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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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?

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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cincinnati to San José 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?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San José (average of $149). Flying from Cincinnati to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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.

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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cincinnati to San José, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to San José?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to San José can take about 15h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $463. Cincinnati and San José are separated by a distance of 2006 mi.

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

    Delta, at $291, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cincinnati to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

  • 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to San José (average of $149). Flying from Cincinnati to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 4 airlines flying from Cincinnati to San José

Discover the top 4 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$291Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$479Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$503Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$511Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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