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$288+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Mon 6/22
Mon 6/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to San José

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/132:29 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops19h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 9/231:05 pm
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops21h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 10/316:37 pm
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop18h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 12/12:39 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop19h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$592
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 11/107:35 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops14h 34m
American Airlines
Fri 11/206:22 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops17h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$597
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 8/153:27 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops19h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 8/232:52 pm
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops19h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 12/54:45 pm
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 12/122:40 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop19h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$632
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:48 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops26h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/81:43 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops19h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$641
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 12/66:55 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops15h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 12/132:40 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$642
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:25 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/155:05 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/247:59 pm
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 9/281:25 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 9/246:37 pm
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop18h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 9/281:05 pm
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops21h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/23$659

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$288
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$646
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/3

6:45 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

8:45 am-10:10 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$713

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/13

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

7:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$715

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/26

1:20 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops21h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/29

1:20 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$743

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

6:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/23

8:45 am-9:02 am

1 stop25h 17m

$756

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/16

6:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

7:55 am-2:03 pm

1 stop31h 08m

$774

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/28

8:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop27h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:25 pm-9:24 am

2 stops20h 59m

$779

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/21

6:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

12:30 am-5:24 pm

2 stops17h 54m

$781

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/16

6:20 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops24h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/20

12:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$798
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/7

7:49 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

7:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$853
Cheapest one-way

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/20

7:50 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$288

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

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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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Santa Ana 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
9,751 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,751 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to San José in 10h 37m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2685 mi between Santa Ana, California and San José. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Ana, California to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $526, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana, California to San José and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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.

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Top airline flying from Santa Ana to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$526Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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