San José

$242+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SJO
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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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 14, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 8/266:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/319:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/148:40 am
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop11h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 12/57:30 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop12h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$634
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:48 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops25h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/21:45 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops17h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$639
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/261:20 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops21h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 8/311:08 pm
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop21h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$651
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/137:48 pm
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops25h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 12/21:45 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops15h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$653
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 5/276:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/29:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops13h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12$663
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:40 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$666
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Mon 6/19:00 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops24h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/11$671
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3011:26 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops11h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/512:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops22h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/10$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/37:49 pm
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:40 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:45 am
SNA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 6/18:45 am
SJO
-
SNA
1 stop13h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$681
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/289:25 am
SNA
-
SJO
2 stops13h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/3112:53 am
SJO
-
SNA
2 stops22h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$685

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 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$587
(Southwest)

One-way from

$242
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$646
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/9

7:48 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

1:45 am-9:46 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$639

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/9

5:31 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops27h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/4

1:45 am-3:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$639
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/27

7:49 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

11:13 am-9:45 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$681

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/30

9:05 am-11:33 pm

2 stops13h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

12:53 am-8:34 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$699

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/1

7:31 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops16h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

12:59 pm-8:09 am

1 stop20h 10m

$729

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/10

4:23 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/5

2:05 pm-9:15 am

2 stops21h 10m

$754

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/6

6:25 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

8:45 am-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$779

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/1

7:49 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

7:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$788

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

4:31 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop20h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

12:59 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$797

Santa AnaSan José

SNA - SJO

SNASJO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/7

6:20 pm-10:11 am

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/9

11:13 am-2:03 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$797

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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 14, 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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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 26m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or American 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 21% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$526Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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