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$183+ Cheap flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YUL — SJO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2911:25 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 40m
Avianca
Wed 4/2210:10 am
SJO
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YUL
1 stop9h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$308
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:25 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 55m
Avianca
Tue 4/211:55 am
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop18h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$311
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 3/2311:00 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Avianca
Tue 3/311:55 am
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop18h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$317
This Air Transat deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Transat is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:55 pm
YUL
-
SJO
Nonstop6h 00m
Air Transat
Fri 2/131:15 am
SJO
-
YUL
Nonstop5h 40m
Air Transat
Deal found 1/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 1/294:45 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop21h 11m
United Airlines
Fri 2/66:30 am
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops14h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 1/294:45 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop21h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 1/312:20 pm
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops22h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/72:13 pm
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops23h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 2/92:05 pm
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops22h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$323
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:00 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 50m
Avianca
Sat 6/64:45 pm
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop27h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$327
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/111:00 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 50m
Avianca
Tue 4/214:00 pm
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop27h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/74:55 pm
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops21h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 4/177:55 am
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/146:35 pm
YUL
-
SJO
2 stops19h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 4/207:55 am
SJO
-
YUL
2 stops24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$333
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/1810:00 pm
YUL
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Avianca
Tue 3/31:45 am
SJO
-
YUL
1 stop17h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/26$334

Find flight deals from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Avianca)

One-way from

$183
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José that are best for you.

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MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 3/31

2:20 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$332

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 3/31

3:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops20h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$332

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/30

2:20 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 3/31

2:20 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 4/12

9:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/8

9:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/30

9:15 am-10:11 am

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 4/13

2:20 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:55 am-10:40 am

2 stops24h 45m

$333

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 2/18

10:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

1:45 am-8:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$335

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

4:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$360

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José (average of $149). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YUL to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José as you normally would.

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 January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Transat, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl?

    For a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    For as low as $333, United Airlines can have you in San José from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport in 24h 01m. There are 2526 mi between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $180, was found to be the cheapest airline from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Transat and Copa Airlines. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $162 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Transat from $179 and Air Canada from $180 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    On average you can expect to pay $429 for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) is currently priced at $333.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José (average of $149). Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 5 airlines flying from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$180Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air TransatCheapest$237Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$253Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$327Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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