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$185+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — SJO
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

September
From South Bend/Michiana to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 8/219:26 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/412:19 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/2810:24 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/512:35 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:00 amSBN - SJO
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Wed 12/247:05 amSJO - SBN
2 stops14h 28mDelta
Deal found 8/14$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/217:53 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/46:00 amSJO - SBN
2 stops14h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/307:45 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2412:30 amSJO - SBN
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/2311:57 amSBN - SJO
2 stops24h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/212:05 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/285:31 pmSBN - SJO
1 stop26h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:00 amSJO - SBN
1 stop27h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$657

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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 August 16, 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

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San José

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South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 9/28

10:24 pm-11:14 am

2 stops38h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

12:35 pm-10:59 am

1 stop20h 24m

$478

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 11/25

8:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

7:05 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$500

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 11/30

7:45 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops17h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

12:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$616

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 11/25

11:56 am-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/23

12:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$616

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 11/23

3:18 pm-11:25 am

2 stops21h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

2:30 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$628

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 8/27

7:32 pm-10:32 am

1 stop17h 00m

$185

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/22

11:50 am-11:12 am

2 stops25h 22m

$188

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/23

12:03 pm-11:12 am

2 stops25h 09m

$196

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 8/25

9:53 am-11:12 am

2 stops27h 19m

$216

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 8/26

6:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$232

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Best time to book a flight from South Bend to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from South Bend with our price prediction graph.
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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, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from South Bend to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 August 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Bend to San José, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San José, San José Province, with prices starting at $361. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $514 round trip. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from South Bend to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 South Bend to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$361Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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