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$551+ Cheap flights from Gainesville (GNV) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — SJO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to San José

Cheapest flights from Gainesville to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/206:00 am
GNV
-
SJO
1 stop7h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 2/288:00 am
SJO
-
GNV
1 stop14h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/165:45 pm
GNV
-
SJO
2 stops17h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 3/2312:26 pm
SJO
-
GNV
2 stops20h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$597

Find flight deals from Gainesville to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$597
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$604
Provider with most accurate pricing for Gainesville Regional-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Gainesville Regional to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Gainesville

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/28

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$551

GainesvilleSan José

GNV - SJO

GNVSJO

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/16

5:45 pm-9:25 am

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

12:26 pm-11:15 am

2 stops20h 49m

$597

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Deals found on 1/27

Compare providers for flights from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Gainesville-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Gainesville-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Gainesville-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Gainesville-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 Gainesville-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 Gainesville to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Gainesville to San José

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San José (average of $85). Flying from Gainesville to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Gainesville to San José, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Susie,Jan 2026

TPA - CLT

I was sitting at the back of the plane and the flight attendants were so loud, talking to each other and laughing! I thought they were having a party back there.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San José?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Gainesville to San José in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Gainesville and San José is about 1366 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Gainesville to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to San José round-trip from $521. Users have found that American Airlines is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to San José (average of $85). Flying from Gainesville to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 airline flying from Gainesville to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Gainesville 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$521Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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