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$516+ Cheap flights from Palm Springs (PSP) 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PSP — SJO
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Palm Springs to San José

Cheapest flights from Palm Springs to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palm Springs to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 16, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:05 am
PSP
-
SJO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Wed 9/29:00 am
SJO
-
PSP
2 stops13h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/241:09 pm
PSP
-
SJO
2 stops23h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 8/282:52 pm
SJO
-
PSP
2 stops21h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:37 pm
PSP
-
SJO
2 stops16h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 8/42:11 pm
SJO
-
PSP
2 stops23h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 5/286:27 pm
PSP
-
SJO
1 stop11h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 6/38:45 am
SJO
-
PSP
1 stop12h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 10/36:14 pm
PSP
-
SJO
1 stop12h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 10/137:55 am
SJO
-
PSP
2 stops13h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/284:56 pm
PSP
-
SJO
2 stops20h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 6/311:59 pm
SJO
-
PSP
2 stops17h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 5/224:07 pm
PSP
-
SJO
1 stop14h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 5/258:45 am
SJO
-
PSP
1 stop10h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$642
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:15 pm
PSP
-
SJO
1 stop12h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/198:45 am
SJO
-
PSP
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$682

Find flight deals from Palm Springs to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palm Springs (PSP) 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 May 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$516
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$534
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From Palm Springs to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Palm Springs 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 May 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palm Springs to San José that are best for you.

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Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Tue 8/25

7:05 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$516

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Thu 5/28

6:27 pm-10:11 am

2 stops14h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

8:45 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$620

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Thu 5/28

4:56 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops20h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

11:59 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$635

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Tue 9/22

11:02 am-12:21 pm

2 stops24h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:25 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$723

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Fri 6/12

6:27 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

8:45 am-9:56 am

1 stop26h 11m

$753

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Wed 6/17

6:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/19

8:45 am-9:56 am

1 stop26h 11m

$790

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Fri 6/12

6:27 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

11:13 am-12:28 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$800

Palm SpringsSan José

PSP - SJO

PSPSJO

Palm Springs

Sat 6/13

2:37 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

11:13 am-12:28 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$800

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Deals found on 5/13

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Compare providers for flights from Palm Springs to San José

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 Palm Springs to San José in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Palm Springs-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Palm Springs-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Palm Springs-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Palm Springs-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 Palm Springs-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 Palm Springs to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Palm Springs with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Palm Springs to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palm Springs to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San José (average of $333). Flying from Palm Springs to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Palm Springs to San José?

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 May 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palm Springs to San José, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,726 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,726 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,726 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,726 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Palm Springs to San José in 10h 35m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2623 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    American Airlines, at $333, was found to be the cheapest airline from Palm Springs to San José. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Palm Springs to San José for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palm Springs to San José (average of $333). Flying from Palm Springs to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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 2 airlines flying from Palm Springs to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Palm Springs 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 May 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$333Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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