For early departures, use the MIA Mover train to reach the Miami Intermodal Center for cost-effective transport to downtown or Brickell.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $191 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $87 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $483 |
Good round-trip deal | $268 or less |
Good one-way deal | $104 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Mon 2/23
1:24 pm-3:17 pm
Nonstop2h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/2
5:00 am-3:20 pm
2 stops9h 20m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Fri 1/16
1:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 1/19
7:45 am-11:50 am
Nonstop3h 05m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Fri 2/6
1:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/8
7:45 am-11:50 am
Nonstop3h 05m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Thu 1/15
7:05 am-1:40 pm
1 stop7h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/28
8:50 am-1:40 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Fri 1/30
1:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/2
3:05 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop5h 10m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Wed 1/14
1:25 pm-3:30 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 1/21
3:05 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop5h 10m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Fri 2/6
2:40 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop5h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 2/9
5:00 am-3:20 pm
2 stops9h 20m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Fri 3/6
4:50 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops7h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
5:00 am-12:15 pm
1 stop5h 15m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Wed 4/29
9:40 pm-10:40 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/3
8:50 am-1:40 pm
Nonstop2h 50m
MiamiSan José
MIA - SJO
MIASJO
Miami
Wed 1/7
5:20 am-1:48 pm
1 stop9h 28m
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Miami to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to San José (average of $92). Flying from Miami to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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.
When flying from Miami to San José, 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 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Miami to San José flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 14% of weekly flights between Miami and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, La Costena have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.
San Salvador (SAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Miami to San José on Cheapflights.
Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $268.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 34m.
Flights via San Salvador (SAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.
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PTY - VVI
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PTY - VVI
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PTY - VVI
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PTY - VVI
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$132 | Average$159 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$153 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$233 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$219 | Average$285 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$227 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$235 | Average$356 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |