San José

$165+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San José

Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/169:34 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/234:18 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/1310:00 pm
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 5/186:30 am
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/306:00 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 5/46:30 am
SJO
-
PHX
2 stops13h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$391
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:15 pm
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/164:18 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$395
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/119:34 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/184:18 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$398
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:43 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 47m
Frontier
Sun 4/51:27 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop18h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$400
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:59 pm
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop10h 26m
GOL
Sun 4/2611:35 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop23h 11m
GOL
Deal found 3/8$402
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:34 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/114:18 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 5/15:00 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop15h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 5/62:22 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:35 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Thu 5/149:00 am
SJO
-
PHX
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 7/2712:36 am
PHX
-
SJO
2 stops10h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 7/2911:41 pm
SJO
-
PHX
2 stops13h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$411
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:43 am
PHX
-
SJO
1 stop24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/304:06 pm
SJO
-
PHX
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$412

Find flight deals from Phoenix to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 March 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$373
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$165
(Volaris)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$553
From Phoenix to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Phoenix to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 6/2

9:34 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

4:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop16h 42m

$434

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/9

3:50 pm-5:30 am

1 stop12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$436

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

7:55 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$460
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 4/9

9:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

9:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$497

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/1

7:05 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops17h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

8:14 am-9:32 pm

2 stops14h 18m

$527

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/9

3:30 pm-9:06 am

2 stops16h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

5:47 am-9:32 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$527

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/13

3:48 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops21h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

6:19 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$529

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/15

4:34 pm-7:08 am

2 stops13h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

5:56 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$547

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/15

7:08 pm-10:11 am

2 stops14h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

7:55 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 46m

$551

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/7

7:08 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops22h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

5:56 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$557

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to San José. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to San José?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San José (average of $315). Flying from Phoenix to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 March 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Phoenix to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Phoenix?

    Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Phoenix. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Phoenix per day from 5 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to San José?

    Departing from Phoenix to San José will take you 8h 25m. The distance from Phoenix to San José is about 2392 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    JetBlue, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that JetBlue is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to San José one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $146. American Airlines flights start at $150 while deals on Delta start at $150 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Phoenix to San José?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center are currently the most popular points of interest in Houston at the moment. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Those on a layover in Houston in need of a rental car can book one at Houston George Bush Intcntl for about $36.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Phoenix to San José flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San José (average of $315). Flying from Phoenix to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 Phoenix to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$333Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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