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$492+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MUC — SJO
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Munich to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/2611:50 amMUC - SJO
1 stop37h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/219:40 amSJO - MUC
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/264:05 pmMUC - SJO
2 stops33h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/278:45 amSJO - MUC
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$792
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/259:25 amMUC - SJO
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/116:30 amSJO - MUC
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:05 pmMUC - SJO
1 stop36h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/142:00 pmSJO - MUC
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$837
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/2611:25 amMUC - SJO
2 stops37h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/118:45 amSJO - MUC
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/2911:50 amMUC - SJO
1 stop37h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/222:05 pmSJO - MUC
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$849
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/2911:50 amMUC - SJO
1 stop32h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/292:05 pmSJO - MUC
1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$850
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/249:00 amMUC - SJO
2 stops34h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/118:45 amSJO - MUC
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$885
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/254:05 pmMUC - SJO
1 stop36h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 amSJO - MUC
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/244:05 pmMUC - SJO
1 stop36h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/209:05 amSJO - MUC
1 stop15h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$897
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/304:30 pmMUC - SJO
1 stop23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:30 amSJO - MUC
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$904

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Munich (MUC) 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$737
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$492
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,237
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Munich 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Munich to San José that are best for you.

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MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops34h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 1/28

10:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops33h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

9:40 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops34h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

8:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop18h 00m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 1/25

9:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

9:40 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 1/24

10:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops33h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-9:50 am

1 stop41h 10m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

6:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 1/26

9:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

6:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 1/21

9:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

8:40 am-5:55 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$738

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-7:53 pm

2 stops17h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

8:45 am-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$743

MunichSan José

MUC - SJO

MUCSJO

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 2/7

11:50 am-8:32 am

1 stop27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

9:40 am-5:30 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$747

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Munich to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Munich-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Munich-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Munich-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Munich-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Munich to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Munich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Munich to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Munich to San José. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Munich 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 Munich to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San José (average of $501). Flying from Munich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $695). 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 December 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Munich to San José, such as United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,529 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Munich 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 Munich to San José?

    United Airlines can get you from Munich to San José in just under 34h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5971 mi between Munich and San José.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Munich to San José round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($577), United Airlines ($625), and Lufthansa ($705) offers the cheapest pricing from Munich to San José. Air Canada is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Munich 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 Munich to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to San José (average of $501). Flying from Munich to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $695). 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 3 airlines flying from Munich to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Munich 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$577Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$705Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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