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$239+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — SJO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San José

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/1912:31 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 9/232:57 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops21h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/192:20 pm
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop15h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 9/231:25 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops11h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/812:38 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 10/131:00 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops21h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$545
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/312:36 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 11/163:54 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops22h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/1312:36 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 11/213:54 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops21h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/1712:51 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops24h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 8/262:56 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops21h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$593
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/134:40 pm
SBP
-
SJO
1 stop11h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 11/219:40 am
SJO
-
SBP
1 stop12h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/412:36 pm
SBP
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 11/163:54 pm
SJO
-
SBP
2 stops22h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$603

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$750
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 9/19

2:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$523

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 10/8

12:38 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/13

1:00 pm-11:48 am

1 stop23h 48m

$563

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 8/17

12:51 pm-1:52 pm

2 stops24h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/26

2:56 pm-11:39 am

2 stops21h 43m

$593
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 11/13

4:40 pm-6:25 am

1 stop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/21

9:40 am-8:04 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$600

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 11/3

12:36 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

2:46 pm-12:02 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$604

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 10/25

2:15 pm-7:32 am

1 stop16h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

8:40 am-8:04 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$630
Cheapest one-way

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/5

4:40 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops17h 58m

$239
Quickest one-way

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/6

6:55 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 37m

$294

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/5

6:55 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 37m

$338

San Luis ObispoSan José

SBP - SJO

SBPSJO

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/5

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops23h 15m

$352

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to San José

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San José (average of $440). Flying from San Luis Obispo to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 July 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
10,041 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,836 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to San José?

    Departing from San Luis Obispo to San José will take you 15h 55m. The distance from San Luis Obispo to San José is about 2875 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($402), and United Airlines ($440) offers the cheapest pricing from San Luis Obispo to San José. You may be able to fly from San Luis Obispo to San José for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to San José?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to San José (average of $440). Flying from San Luis Obispo to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 San Luis Obispo to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$402Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$440Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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