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$217+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$466
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$217
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$417
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:34 amMFE - SJO
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:22 amSJO - MFE
1 stop12h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:04 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:00 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:34 amMFE - SJO
1 stop17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:20 amSJO - MFE
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$552
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/198:45 amSJO - MFE
1 stop13h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$576
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:43 amMFE - SJO
1 stop13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/193:11 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1912:14 pmMFE - SJO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:55 amSJO - MFE
1 stop13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$695
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:25 amMFE - SJO
2 stops16h 42mDelta
Wed 11/197:00 amSJO - MFE
2 stops29h 04mDelta
Deal found 10/16$735
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:21 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3112:34 amSJO - MFE
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/16$854

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Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to San José that are best for you.

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McAllen

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 1/19

7:28 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

2:54 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$466

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$466

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 11/10

5:34 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

6:22 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$466

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 1/7

3:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$470

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 11/18

2:53 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$217

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Deals found on 10/15

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from McAllen to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 McAllen-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on McAllen-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-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 McAllen-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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San José (average of $417). Flying from McAllen to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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 MFE to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 October 16, 2025.

When flying from McAllen 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 32% versus a flight in the morning.

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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from McAllen to San José can take about 6h 15m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $466. There are 1445 mi between McAllen and San José. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $433, United Airlines will fly you from McAllen to San José and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $447. You may be able to fly from McAllen to San José for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San José (average of $417). Flying from McAllen to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,015). 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$447Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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