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$233+ 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
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 January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$621
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$233
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$474
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($129 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 January 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 1/197:00 am
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop13h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 1/288:45 am
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop11h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 1/229:30 am
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop8h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 1/242:20 pm
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop7h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 1/195:56 pm
MFE
-
SJO
2 stops18h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 1/287:09 am
SJO
-
MFE
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/17$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 1/226:04 am
MFE
-
SJO
2 stops16h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 1/247:09 am
SJO
-
MFE
2 stops16h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/77:00 am
MFE
-
SJO
1 stop13h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 2/118:45 am
SJO
-
MFE
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$621
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:00 am
MFE
-
SJO
2 stops17h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 2/118:35 am
SJO
-
MFE
2 stops37h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/17$801

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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 January 19, 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

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

2:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$621

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 2/7

9:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:35 am-9:42 pm

2 stops37h 07m

$801

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 3/28

7:09 pm-11:26 am

2 stops17h 17m

$233

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/4

7:09 pm-12:16 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$233

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Deals found on 1/17

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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.

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 January 19, 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
9,176 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,176 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,160 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 13h 39m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $621. 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 $430, 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 29% 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $840). 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 January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$430Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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