$538+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — SJO
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Wed 12/27:05 am -
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Wed 12/92:25 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 11/175:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 11/248:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/26:52 am -
2 stops12h 59m
Wed 12/93:54 pm -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/108:00 am -
1 stop28h 46m
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 11/105:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 11/178:45 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 12/115:31 pm -
2 stops20h 21m
Thu 12/173:08 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 10/19![American Airlines logo]()
$688
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/14:50 pm -
2 stops18h 30m
Sat 12/52:40 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 10/18![Southwest logo]()
$705
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/307:00 am -
1 stop14h 49m
Mon 12/76:07 am -
2 stops18h 28m
Deal found 10/19![American Airlines logo]()
$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Tue 12/15:35 pm -
2 stops20h 17m
Sat 12/56:07 am -
2 stops13h 57m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/15:40 am -
1 stop6h 42m
Sat 12/58:45 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Deal found 10/18![United Airlines logo]()
$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/27:02 am -
1 stop12h 37m
Thu 11/58:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$767
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/305:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Mon 12/78:45 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$789
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 October 21, 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 October 21, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Deal found 10/19![Delta logo]()
$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
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1 stop14h 09m
Wed 2/38:45 am -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/175:31 pm -
2 stops20h 18m
Mon 11/2312:37 am -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/14:50 pm -
2 stops18h 30m
Sat 12/52:40 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 10/18![Southwest logo]()
$705
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/31:25 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
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1 stop16h 16m
Deal found 10/19![Delta logo]()
$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 2/225:30 am -
1 stop11h 46m
Wed 2/248:45 am -
1 stop15h 07m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/26:52 am -
2 stops12h 59m
Wed 12/93:54 pm -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Wed 12/27:05 am -
1 stop12h 34m
Wed 12/92:25 pm -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/108:00 am -
1 stop28h 46m
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/27:02 am -
1 stop12h 37m
Thu 11/58:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$767
Last-minute flights from El Paso to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from El Paso to San José. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from El Paso to San José. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/27:02 am -
1 stop12h 37m
Thu 11/58:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$767
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:45 pm -
2 stops14h 35m
Thu 11/52:10 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 10/19![Southwest logo]()
$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/105:31 pm -
2 stops18h 30m
Tue 11/173:54 pm -
2 stops18h 16m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 11/105:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 11/178:45 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$656
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:24 pm -
3 stops24h 28m
Tue 11/179:30 am -
3 stops33h 51m
Deal found 10/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$886
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Tue 11/175:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Tue 11/248:45 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/175:31 pm -
2 stops20h 18m
Mon 11/2312:37 am -
2 stops11h 37m
Deal found 10/17![American Airlines logo]()
$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/307:00 am -
1 stop14h 49m
Mon 12/76:07 am -
2 stops18h 28m
Deal found 10/19![American Airlines logo]()
$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Mon 11/305:30 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Mon 12/78:45 am -
1 stop13h 36m
Deal found 10/19![United Airlines logo]()
$789
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:59 pm -
2 stops15h 58m
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3 stops28h 11m
Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$903
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 October 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $442 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $528 |
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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 October 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to San José that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 2/3
6:00 am-10:05 pm
1 stop15h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/6
2:10 pm-10:21 pm
1 stop9h 11m
$538
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 2/3
1:25 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/8
7:05 am-10:21 pm
1 stop16h 16m
$538
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 2/1
5:30 am-8:39 pm
1 stop14h 09m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 2/3
8:45 am-5:43 pm
1 stop9h 58m
$573
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-10:52 pm
1 stop15h 07m
$573
Quickest round-trip
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 12/2
7:05 am-8:39 pm
1 stop12h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
2:25 pm-9:21 pm
1 stop7h 56m
$599
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Tue 11/17
5:31 pm-2:49 pm
2 stops20h 18m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 11/23
12:37 am-9:18 am
1 stop9h 41m
$643
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Wed 12/2
6:52 am-8:51 pm
2 stops12h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/9
3:54 pm-11:34 am
2 stops20h 40m
$643
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Tue 11/10
8:00 am-1:46 pm
1 stop28h 46m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 11/17
3:54 pm-11:14 am
2 stops20h 20m
$653
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Tue 12/1
4:50 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops18h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/5
2:40 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$705
El PasoSan José
ELP El Paso - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
ELPSJO
El Paso
Mon 11/2
7:02 am-8:39 pm
1 stop12h 37m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 11/5
8:45 am-4:50 pm
1 stop9h 05m
$767
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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 October.
| 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on El Paso-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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
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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Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to San José (average of $528). Flying from El Paso to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,206). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
El Paso to San José flights typically cost between $498 and $856 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $442 on Delta (Feb 3-Feb 9).
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 21, 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.
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.3
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Apr 2026
DFW - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$341 | Average$646 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$465 | Average$633 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |