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$379+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to San José

Cheapest flights from El Paso to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Mon 4/275:33 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/211:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop10h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Fri 10/307:05 pm
ELP
-
SJO
2 stops17h 55m
American Airlines
Sun 11/86:22 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop12h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/75:33 am
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1412:35 pm
SJO
-
ELP
2 stops21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 2/73:33 pm
ELP
-
SJO
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 2/96:38 am
SJO
-
ELP
1 stop12h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$547

Find flight deals from El Paso to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) 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 February 7, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$662
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to San José that are best for you.

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El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Mon 4/27

5:33 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

11:35 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 16m

$379

El PasoSan José

ELP - SJO

ELPSJO

El Paso

Tue 4/7

5:33 am-7:07 pm

2 stops13h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

2:22 pm-9:51 am

2 stops19h 29m

$523

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Deals found on 2/7

Compare providers for flights from El Paso 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 El Paso to San José in February.
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

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to San José

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José (average of $356). Flying from El Paso to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 February 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from El Paso 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
9,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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 El Paso 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 El Paso to San José?

    Departing from El Paso to San José will take you 7h 49m. The distance from El Paso to San José is about 2067 mi.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $341. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $419 and $465, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from El Paso 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 El Paso to San José?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José (average of $356). Flying from El Paso to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 El Paso to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from El Paso 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$341Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$465Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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