San José

$208+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on décembre 18, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2911:54 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop11h 07mJetBlue
jeu. 1/82:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop12h 03mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$447
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/311:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
ven. 1/92:58 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$480
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mer. 12/311:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/137:45 amSJO - SFO
2 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer. 12/311:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/122:58 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mer. 12/311:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
dim. 1/117:45 amSJO - SFO
2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$513
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2311:59 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop14h 27mJetBlue
sam. 1/35:31 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop17h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 12/16$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mer. 12/311:20 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer. 1/1412:33 pmSJO - SFO
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$517
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/1612:36 amSFO - SJO
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
mer. 12/245:49 amSJO - SFO
1 stop19h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$523

Find flight deals from Salinas to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to San José flight deals. Data was last updated décembre 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$412
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$208
(JetBlue)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$930
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

lun. 3/2

6:00 am-12:07 am

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 3/5

1:27 am-4:44 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$440

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

mar. 3/10

12:47 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 3/13

1:28 am-9:08 am

2 stops56h 40m

$447

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

mar. 3/10

12:47 pm-12:08 am

1 stop10h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

1:26 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$450

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

lun. 3/9

6:00 am-12:08 am

1 stop17h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 3/12

1:28 am-7:31 am

1 stop31h 03m

$455

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

sam. 3/7

9:24 pm-12:08 am

1 stop24h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 3/18

12:20 am-12:27 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$481

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

sam. 2/21

6:00 am-12:07 am

1 stop16h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 3/4

1:27 am-7:47 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$505

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

sam. 3/7

9:24 pm-12:08 am

1 stop24h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/16

1:28 am-8:37 am

2 stops32h 09m

$511

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

ven. 1/9

11:42 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 1/12

3:08 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 32m

$545

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

5:05 am-7:30 pm

2 stops12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/9

9:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$564

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

mar. 1/13

7:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 1/23

1:16 am-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 09m

$574

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to San José

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

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

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

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to San José?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to San José (average of $219). Flying from Salinas to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 S9N to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 décembre 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Salinas to San José at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to San José flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated décembre 18, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to SJO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 décembre 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Salinas to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to San José from Salinas, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There is 1 flight from Salinas to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 9 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Salinas to San José flight route?

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

    For as low as $440, Alaska Airlines can have you in San José from Salinas in 16h 07m. The distance between Salinas and San José is about 3039 mi.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $146 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $169 and Alaska Airlines from $172 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $561. While the most popular route (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $331 on average, our data indicates $1,194 when flying from Salinas to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to San José (average of $219). Flying from Salinas to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 9 airlines flying from Salinas to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 décembre 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$346Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$350Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$380Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$385Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$952Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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