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$528+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$590
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$528
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,192
From Monterey Regional to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Monterey Regional to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Monterey to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/142:19 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/218:37 amSJO - MRY
1 stop14h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$686
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/126:30 amSJO - MRY
2 stops31h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amSJO - MRY
2 stops31h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:30 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops25h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:30 pmMRY - SJO
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:45 amSJO - MRY
2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:19 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/318:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:32 amMRY - SJO
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/128:45 amSJO - MRY
2 stops15h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$787

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 3/10

12:29 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

12:01 am-11:49 am

1 stop12h 48m

$590

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 3/10

2:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

8:30 am-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$686

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-10:32 pm

2 stops14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$710

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 12/30

2:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

6:30 am-11:42 am

2 stops31h 12m

$710

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Thu 1/1

2:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

8:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops15h 14m

$730

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 12/30

2:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

6:30 am-11:42 am

2 stops31h 12m

$732

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 12/31

2:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

6:30 am-11:42 am

2 stops31h 12m

$732

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Thu 11/20

10:27 am-11:25 am

2 stops22h 58m

$528

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Deals found on 9/15

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Monterey to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Monterey to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Monterey to San José to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Monterey 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 Monterey to San José, San José Province?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Monterey to San José, San José Province in about 8h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 49m. The distance between Monterey and San José, San José Province is about 2979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Monterey to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Monterey to San José, San José Province is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $458 on this airline. This flight start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Monterey 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 Monterey to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Monterey to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 airline flying from Monterey to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$458Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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