$290+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from El Paso to San JoséExplore 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 October 23, 2025.
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 October 23, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/75:45 amELP - SJO
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/147:30 amSJO - ELP
1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/51:46 pmELP - SJO
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:20 amSJO - ELP
1 stop15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/76:05 amELP - SJO
2 stops15h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:20 amSJO - ELP
2 stops16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 11/305:49 amELP - SJO
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/68:45 amSJO - ELP
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$490
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:25 amELP - SJO
2 stops13h 05mSouthwest
Sat 12/62:40 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/23![Southwest logo]()
$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 11/307:34 amELP - SJO
1 stop14h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:20 amSJO - ELP
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sat 12/275:45 amELP - SJO
1 stop13h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/117:30 amSJO - ELP
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Sun 12/282:05 pmELP - SJO
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/117:30 amSJO - ELP
1 stop14h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$760
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/3011:18 amELP - SJO
2 stops23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/51:30 amSJO - ELP
1 stop21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$763
Cheap 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 October 23, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $398 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $290 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $394 |
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to San José that are best for you.
Fly from
El Paso
Fly to
San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Tue 2/17
11:06 am-11:00 pm
1 stop10h 54m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 2/24
2:49 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop8h 16m
$398
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 1/28
8:48 am-11:43 pm
1 stop13h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
2:54 pm-10:22 pm
1 stop8h 28m
$432
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Fri 12/5
7:28 am-9:11 pm
1 stop12h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 12/12
7:00 am-10:33 pm
2 stops16h 33m
$436
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Sun 12/7
6:05 am-10:28 pm
2 stops15h 23m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 12/14
6:20 am-9:41 pm
2 stops16h 21m
$441
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Sun 11/30
5:49 am-8:39 pm
1 stop13h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/6
8:45 am-9:05 pm
1 stop13h 20m
$490
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Fri 11/21
7:36 pm-10:19 am
2 stops37h 43m
$290
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
Fri 11/21
2:14 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop7h 58m
$572
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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to San José
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José (average of $354). Flying from El Paso to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 ELP to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from El Paso 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 October 23, 2025.
When flying from El Paso 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 14% versus a flight in the evening.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from El Paso to San José?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from El Paso to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from El Paso to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from El Paso to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Houston (HOU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.
What’s the fastest layover option from El Paso to San José?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Houston (HOU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from El Paso to San José?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Houston (HOU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.
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 October 23, 2025.
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.
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
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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 October 23, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$350 | Average$696 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$437 | Average$662 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$467 | Average$601 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |