San José

Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to San José (SJO)

HOU — SJO
Dec 8 — Dec 151
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Galveston to San José with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Galveston to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Find flight deals from Galveston to San José

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$663
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from G4L to SJO?

When flying from Galveston to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Galveston to San José?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Galveston to San José flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Galveston to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Galveston?

    If you book a flight to San José from Galveston, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There is 1 flight from Galveston to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Galveston to San José one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $97 on Viva. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $189 and Avianca from $191 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Galveston to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay $522 for a flight from Galveston to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $378 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $370.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Galveston 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San José?

Book flights to San José if you plan to visit one of these locations
Alajuela
Heredia
Dominical
Manuel Antonio

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 6 airlines flying from Galveston to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$207Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$299Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$362Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$426Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.