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$196+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
مارس 20 — مارس 271
ج 3/20
ج 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San José

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 فبراير 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
س 5/26:00 pm
MFE
-
SJO
2 stops20h 08m
American Airlines
س 5/92:24 pm
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
ر 3/411:00 am
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop27h 53m
American Airlines
ر 3/1111:35 pm
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop14h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
ن 10/2612:04 pm
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
س 10/317:35 am
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
س 3/712:05 pm
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop10h 27m
United Airlines
س 3/145:30 am
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop9h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
ر 3/183:48 pm
MFE
-
SJO
2 stops18h 37m
American Airlines
ر 3/2512:46 pm
SJO
-
MFE
2 stops19h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
ر 2/187:00 am
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop11h 16m
United Airlines
ر 3/42:20 pm
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$564

Find 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 فبراير 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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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 فبراير 18, 2026.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

س 5/2

6:00 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops20h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

س 5/9

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$389

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

ر 3/4

11:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop27h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ر 3/11

11:35 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$449

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

س 3/7

12:05 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop10h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

س 3/14

5:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$510

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

ر 3/18

3:48 pm-9:25 am

2 stops18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ر 3/25

11:35 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$533

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

ج 4/10

6:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ث 4/14

7:55 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

$655

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

ج 4/24

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$196

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

ج 4/24

3:45 pm-11:07 am

2 stops20h 22m

$201

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

س 3/28

7:09 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$238

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

س 4/4

5:01 pm-11:26 am

2 stops19h 25m

$238

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

س 7/11

5:18 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$268

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Compare providers for flights from McAllen 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 McAllen to San José in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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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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 $427). Flying from McAllen to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from McAllen to San José?

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 فبراير 18, 2026.
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
9,312 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,304 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,312 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 20h 22m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $389. There are 1445 mi between McAllen and San José.

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

    Currently priced at $417, 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 $436. You may be able to fly from McAllen to San José for 33% 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 $427). Flying from McAllen to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $905). 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 فبراير 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$417Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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