$283+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Oct 1 — Oct 81
Round-trip
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 September 1, 2026.
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 September 1, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Wed 10/1410:30 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Wed 10/211:00 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$560
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 10/27:50 am -
2 stops11h 50m
Fri 10/91:30 pm -
2 stops11h 30m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$570
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Mon 10/57:50 am -
2 stops11h 50m
Sat 10/109:00 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$625
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:35 am -
2 stops12h 05m
Sun 9/2012:35 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$656
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 10/211:15 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 10/109:00 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/44:13 pm -
2 stops19h 47m
Sun 10/113:01 pm -
2 stops20h 14m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$687
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/135:42 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 9/201:00 pm -
1 stop10h 07m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$712
Best flights from El Paso to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from El Paso to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from El Paso to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Mon 10/1911:15 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Tue 10/271:00 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/225:30 am -
1 stop11h 46m
Wed 2/248:45 am -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$588
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 1/185:35 am -
1 stop7h 11m
Mon 1/257:16 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 8/28![American Airlines logo]()
$638
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Wed 10/1410:30 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Wed 10/211:00 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$560
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Mon 1/115:00 pm -
2 stops18h 50m
Fri 1/152:45 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/28![Southwest logo]()
$565
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Mon 1/117:30 am -
1 stop9h 46m
Thu 1/141:15 am -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$632
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Mon 10/56:25 am -
1 stop13h 15m
Sat 10/109:00 am -
2 stops11h 20m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$625
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:35 am -
2 stops12h 05m
Sun 9/2012:35 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$656
Last-minute flights from El Paso to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from El Paso to San José. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from El Paso to San José. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Mon 8/3111:00 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 9/21:40 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$881
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Wed 9/27:03 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Fri 9/41:07 pm -
1 stop26h 17m
Deal found 8/29![American Airlines logo]()
$900
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:35 am -
2 stops12h 05m
Sun 9/2012:35 pm -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 8/27![Southwest logo]()
$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/135:42 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 9/201:00 pm -
1 stop10h 07m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$712
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:28 am -
2 stops36h 22m
Fri 9/2512:25 pm -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 8/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$8,644
One-way flights from El Paso to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from El Paso to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from El Paso to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Fri 10/211:15 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Sat 10/37:35 pm -
3 stops40h 40m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/29:18 pm -
3 stops33h 52m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Sat 12/197:40 pm -
2 stops39h 36m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$575
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Sat 12/195:00 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 8/31![Southwest logo]()
$993
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 September 1, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $557 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $283 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $521 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
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Return
Cheapest round-trip
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 10/19
11:15 am-7:40 pm
1 stop8h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 10/27
1:00 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop8h 40m
$560
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 10/14
10:30 am-7:40 pm
1 stop9h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/21
1:00 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop8h 40m
$560
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 1/11
5:00 pm-12:50 pm
2 stops18h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 1/15
2:45 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop8h 10m
$565
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 2/22
5:30 am-6:16 pm
1 stop11h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/24
8:45 am-5:44 pm
1 stop9h 59m
$588
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 10/5
6:25 am-7:40 pm
1 stop13h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 10/10
9:00 am-8:20 pm
2 stops11h 20m
$625
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 1/11
7:30 am-6:16 pm
1 stop9h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/14
1:15 am-11:05 am
1 stop10h 50m
$632
Quickest round-trip
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 1/18
5:35 am-1:46 pm
1 stop7h 11m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 1/25
7:16 am-3:31 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$638
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Sun 9/13
6:35 am-6:40 pm
2 stops12h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 9/20
12:35 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$656
Cheapest one-way
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Sat 10/3
6:35 am-7:40 pm
2 stops13h 05m
$283
Quickest one-way
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Fri 10/2
11:15 am-7:40 pm
1 stop8h 25m
$283
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | 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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from El Paso with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José (average of $521). Flying from El Paso to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $900). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from El Paso to San José?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
El Paso to San José flights typically cost between $498 and $627 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $557 on American Airlines (Jan 18-Jan 25).
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 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$341 | Average$645 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$441 | Average$633 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |