$171+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
ago 25 — set 11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $374 (United Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $171 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $392 |
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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 agosto 20, 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 agosto 20, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
sab 9/277:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 07mUnited Airlines
dom 10/261:20 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
mar 10/710:08 amELP - SJO
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar 10/146:44 amSJO - ELP
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20![American Airlines logo]()
$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
gio 9/119:46 amELP - SJO
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
mer 9/177:27 amSJO - ELP
1 stop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
mer 11/127:29 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 48mAmerican Airlines
sab 11/156:22 amSJO - ELP
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mer 9/248:10 amELP - SJO
1 stop11h 27mUnited Airlines
mar 10/287:45 amSJO - ELP
1 stop10h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mer 10/12:58 pmELP - SJO
1 stop27h 16mAmerican Airlines
mer 10/86:44 amSJO - ELP
1 stop26h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
gio 9/255:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
ven 10/241:30 pmSJO - ELP
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
dom 10/126:07 amELP - SJO
1 stop12h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun 10/276:00 amSJO - ELP
1 stop17h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19![American Airlines logo]()
$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mer 9/245:30 amELP - SJO
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
lun 10/2711:35 amSJO - ELP
1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$473
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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 Paso
Fly to
San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
sab 9/27
7:30 am-7:37 pm
1 stop12h 07m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
dom 10/26
1:20 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop9h 36m
$374
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
dom 10/26
6:07 am-6:16 pm
1 stop12h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
gio 10/30
6:00 am-2:23 pm
1 stop8h 23m
$386
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
mar 10/7
10:08 am-6:16 pm
1 stop8h 08m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mar 10/14
6:44 am-10:01 pm
1 stop15h 17m
$386
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
gio 9/11
9:46 am-5:52 pm
1 stop8h 06m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
mer 9/17
7:27 am-10:17 pm
1 stop14h 50m
$406
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
mer 11/12
10:29 am-9:17 pm
1 stop9h 48m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
sab 11/15
6:22 am-8:44 pm
1 stop15h 22m
$406
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
lun 10/13
7:25 am-6:16 pm
1 stop10h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
lun 10/27
6:00 am-11:16 pm
1 stop17h 16m
$406
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
gio 12/11
1:25 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop7h 50m
$171
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
mar 10/14
11:27 am-6:16 pm
1 stop6h 49m
$177
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
sab 10/4
5:44 pm-12:26 pm
1 stop18h 42m
$196
El PasoSan José
ELP - SJO
ELPSJO
El Paso
lun 10/13
7:44 pm-11:30 am
3 stops39h 46m
$203
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to San José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from El Paso 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 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 agosto 20, 2025.
When flying from El Paso to San José, San José Province, 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 9% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from El Paso to San José, San José Province?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from El Paso to San José, San José Province 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, San José Province on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from El Paso to San José, San José Province?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, San José Province, 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, San José Province?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, San José Province, 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, San José Province?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to San José, San José Province, 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 agosto 20, 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.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 3 airlines flying from El Paso to San José
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$434 | Average$720 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$437 | Average$618 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$508 | Average$650 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |