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$116+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SJO
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Rochester to San José
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 12/82:24 pmROC - SJO
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:00 amSJO - ROC
1 stop11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 10/265:10 pmROC - SJO
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/21:23 pmSJO - ROC
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/2711:20 amROC - SJO
2 stops26h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/46:00 amSJO - ROC
1 stop16h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/43:01 pmROC - SJO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 amSJO - ROC
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:23 pmROC - SJO
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/201:24 pmSJO - ROC
1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 11/47:40 pmROC - SJO
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1012:35 pmSJO - ROC
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:33 amROC - SJO
1 stop25h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/212:34 pmSJO - ROC
1 stop27h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$395

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) 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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$116
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$678
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to San José that are best for you.

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RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops13h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 14m

$256

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 12/8

5:15 am-8:49 pm

2 stops16h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-11:00 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$340

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 12/6

2:23 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

1:24 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 41m

$344

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/17

6:32 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop19h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$344

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/17

2:20 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops23h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-9:47 am

2 stops24h 02m

$366

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 11/4

7:40 pm-11:25 am

2 stops16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

12:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops20h 25m

$366

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/10

6:19 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:55 pm-10:46 am

2 stops17h 51m

$421

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 11/17

6:19 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$116

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/31

5:24 pm-10:32 am

2 stops18h 08m

$116

RochesterSan José

ROC - SJO

ROCSJO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 11/17

12:26 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$132

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester 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 Rochester to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Rochester-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-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 Rochester-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 Rochester to San José

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San José (average of $163). Flying from Rochester to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 ROC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester 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 October 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rochester to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 October 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rochester to San José, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,906 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Rochester to San José in just under 13h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 18m. Rochester and San José are separated by a distance of 2321 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rochester to San José is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $279 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $325 and $338 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San José (average of $163). Flying from Rochester to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 Rochester to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rochester 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$279Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$325Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$453Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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