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$549+ Cheap flights from Monterey (MRY) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
May 15 — May 221
Fri 5/15
Fri 5/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to San José

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 April 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/87:22 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 08m
American Airlines
Fri 5/152:08 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops20h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/10$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/97:22 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1611:35 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops20h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/11$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Wed 5/2712:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 6/311:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop12h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/11$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 6/1012:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 6/1911:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops19h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 6/1812:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 6/2511:59 pm
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop12h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/11$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/3012:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 6/63:08 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops21h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$627
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 6/2212:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 7/13:08 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops21h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/81:58 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop14h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 5/158:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop14h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 7/268:00 am
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop22h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 8/178:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop9h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$674

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey 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 April 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San José that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/9

7:22 pm-11:25 am

2 stops15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

11:35 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$564

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 6/10

4:14 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops20h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

11:59 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$615

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/30

12:45 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

3:08 pm-11:55 am

2 stops21h 47m

$627

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 5/8

1:58 pm-5:30 am

1 stop14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/15

8:45 am-10:23 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$668
Quickest round-trip

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/9

7:03 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

8:45 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$668

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 7/26

7:05 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

8:45 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$737

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 5/27

1:54 pm-11:30 am

2 stops20h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

12:40 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops36h 07m

$766

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 5/11

12:05 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops23h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

1:25 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$793

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 5/12

5:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops13h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

8:45 am-6:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$803

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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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José (average of $218). Flying from Monterey to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Monterey to San José in about 14h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31m. Monterey and San José are separated by a distance of 2979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to San José (average of $218). Flying from Monterey to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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