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$87+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — SJO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Louisville Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$435
From Louisville Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/106:31 amSDF - SJO
1 stop15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/196:00 amSJO - SDF
1 stop15h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 10/179:44 amSDF - SJO
1 stop10h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/246:00 amSJO - SDF
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$296
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 8/297:58 pmSDF - SJO
1 stop17h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/512:19 pmSJO - SDF
1 stop7h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$309
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/225:31 pmSDF - SJO
1 stop19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/121:19 pmSJO - SDF
1 stop19h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$317
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amSDF - SJO
1 stop6h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/61:16 amSJO - SDF
1 stop7h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/176:31 amSDF - SJO
1 stop15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/247:27 amSJO - SDF
1 stop14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$334

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 August 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to San José that are best for you.

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San José

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Price

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/22

7:32 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

3:11 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$276

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Sun 2/1

5:47 am-11:00 pm

1 stop18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

8:05 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 12m

$276

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/10

6:31 am-7:42 pm

1 stop15h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/19

7:27 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$276

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

7:58 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 14m

$87

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/25

7:58 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 14m

$90

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/31

7:58 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 14m

$138

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/3

7:45 am-5:57 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$160

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/1

7:33 am-8:15 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$160

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/30

10:40 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$160

LouisvilleSan José

SDF - SJO

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/28

9:44 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$160

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to San José. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Louisville to San José, San José Province is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 August 17, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Louisville to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 August 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Louisville to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,919 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $311 and $351, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Louisville 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Louisville to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$249Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$311Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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