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$279+ 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
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 July 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2212:32 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops22h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 8/291:29 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops23h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/264:17 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops20h 35m
American Airlines
Thu 9/31:29 pm
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops23h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/223:36 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop9h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$600
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:00 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Avianca
Wed 8/265:05 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops13h 53m
Avianca
Deal found 7/8$651
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:51 pm
MRY
-
SJO
3 stops20h 54m
Avianca
Thu 9/35:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops13h 13m
Avianca
Deal found 7/8$678
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:30 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops11h 45m
Avianca
Wed 10/285:45 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops12h 58m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7$694
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:45 pm
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops15h 45m
Avianca
Sun 8/235:05 am
SJO
-
MRY
2 stops13h 53m
Avianca
Deal found 7/8$695
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:00 am
MRY
-
SJO
2 stops14h 15m
Avianca
Sat 8/293:10 pm
SJO
-
MRY
3 stops27h 48m
Avianca
Deal found 7/8$709
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/242:27 pm
MRY
-
SJO
1 stop15h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 10/288:40 am
SJO
-
MRY
1 stop9h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$720

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Monterey to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/26

1:51 pm-11:45 am

3 stops20h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/3

5:45 am-5:58 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$678

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 10/24

1:53 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

8:40 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$725

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 7/27

7:05 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

12:30 am-8:36 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$745
Quickest round-trip

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 8/19

3:36 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

8:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$764

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 8/7

5:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

8:45 am-9:59 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$839

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 8/21

6:45 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

1:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops21h 50m

$844

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

8:45 am-11:47 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$858
Cheapest one-way

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 9/27

11:59 am-7:15 am

1 stop18h 16m

$279
Quickest one-way

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 9/4

12:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$339

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 9/27

6:01 am-3:55 pm

3 stops32h 54m

$489

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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 Avianca and United Airlines fly from Monterey to San José in about 20h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35m. 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.

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