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$292+ Cheap flights from South Bend (SBN) 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — SJO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$482
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$292
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$593
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from South Bend to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/107:06 amSBN - SJO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:56 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/103:15 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/178:45 amSJO - SBN
2 stops13h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$596
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/265:13 pmSBN - SJO
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/306:00 amSJO - SBN
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$680
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:05 amSBN - SJO
2 stops15h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1411:28 pmSJO - SBN
2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:57 amSBN - SJO
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/711:28 pmSJO - SBN
2 stops18h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$770
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/266:47 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/308:45 amSJO - SBN
2 stops26h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,147

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to San José that are best for you.

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South Bend

Fly to

San José

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South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 12/10

7:06 am-2:07 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$482

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 2/24

7:22 am-2:53 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

1:48 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$522

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/2

7:41 pm-10:32 am

2 stops15h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

7:09 am-11:48 pm

2 stops15h 39m

$556

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/2

4:54 pm-11:42 am

2 stops19h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

1:16 am-10:39 am

1 stop8h 23m

$570

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 12/10

3:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

8:45 am-11:24 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$596

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:05 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$626

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/3

12:38 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$292

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/3

7:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$315

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/26

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from South Bend to San José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 South Bend-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on South Bend-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 South Bend-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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to San José

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San José (average of $246). Flying from South Bend to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to San José, such as American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $482, American Airlines can have you in San José from South Bend in 8h 01m. South Bend and San José are separated by a distance of 2193 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from South Bend to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Bend to San José round-trip from $514. American Airlines is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend 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 South Bend to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San José (average of $246). Flying from South Bend to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 airline flying from South Bend to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from South Bend 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 28, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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