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$390+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$390
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$564
From McAllen Miller Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 11/167:21 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops18h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/191:09 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$390
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:23 pmMFE - SJO
2 stops26h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/131:45 pmSJO - MFE
2 stops19h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$450
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sun 11/167:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/198:45 amSJO - MFE
1 stop13h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$533
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/217:55 amSJO - MFE
1 stop24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$553
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:37 pmMFE - SJO
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:30 amSJO - MFE
3 stops36h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/65:00 amMFE - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/137:55 amSJO - MFE
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$647

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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 August 18, 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

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 11/16

7:21 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops18h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

1:09 pm-10:44 am

2 stops21h 35m

$390

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 9/6

6:23 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/13

1:45 pm-10:04 am

2 stops19h 19m

$450

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop28h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$533

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 10/10

6:55 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$432

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Deals found on 8/17

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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 August 18, 2025.

When flying from McAllen to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% 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 August 18, 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
8,925 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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, San José Province?

    There are many flights that can get you from McAllen to San José, San José Province in 18h 38m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1445 mi between McAllen and San José, San José Province.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($396), and United Airlines ($433) offers the cheapest pricing from McAllen to San José, San José Province. American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from McAllen 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 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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