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$483+ 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — SJO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$701
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$483
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$593
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 July 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/122:30 pmMRY - SJO
1 stop16h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/226:40 amSJO - MRY
1 stop12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$701
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:18 amMRY - SJO
2 stops35h 20mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/212:26 amSJO - MRY
2 stops37h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$819
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 12/209:59 amMRY - SJO
2 stops22h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/303:45 pmSJO - MRY
2 stops22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,100
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 12/197:00 amMRY - SJO
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/296:10 amSJO - MRY
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,293
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 12/217:00 amMRY - SJO
3 stops23h 40mAvianca
Sat 12/278:30 pmSJO - MRY
3 stops25h 55mAvianca
Deal found 7/2$1,350

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

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Monterey

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San José

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MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Wed 11/12

2:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop16h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

6:40 am-5:27 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$701

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Tue 11/11

11:18 am-12:38 am

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

2:26 am-1:35 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$819

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sat 12/20

9:59 am-10:35 am

2 stops22h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

3:45 pm-11:53 am

2 stops22h 08m

$1,100

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Fri 12/19

7:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/29

6:10 am-8:25 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$1,293

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/21

7:00 am-8:40 am

3 stops23h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

8:30 pm-8:25 pm

3 stops25h 55m

$1,350

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/22

12:26 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$483

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/22

5:05 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$669

MontereySan José

MRY - SJO

MRYSJO

Monterey Regional

Sun 12/21

7:00 am-8:40 am

3 stops23h 40m

$804

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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 $555). 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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,363 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Monterey to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Monterey to San José, San José Province is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $701 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $819 and $1,100 round-trip. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Monterey to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $483. United Airlines flights start at $669 while deals on Avianca start at $804 one-way.

  • 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 $555). 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 July 2, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$523Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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