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$260+ 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
Jan 10 — Jan 171
Sat 1/10
Sat 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to San José

Best flights from South Bend to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Bend to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/712:58 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/1312:31 amSJO - SBN
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 1/266:00 amSBN - SJO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/292:05 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/78:20 amSBN - SJO
2 stops14h 55mDelta
Sat 2/143:46 pmSJO - SBN
2 stops20h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/10$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 2/134:39 pmSBN - SJO
2 stops44h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/712:35 pmSJO - SBN
1 stop29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 1/236:00 amSBN - SJO
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/306:30 amSJO - SBN
2 stops29h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 3/16:00 amSBN - SJO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/512:31 amSJO - SBN
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$569

Find 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 December 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$442
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$549
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

South Bend

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/7

12:58 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

12:31 am-12:07 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$442

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

2:05 pm-3:06 pm

1 stop24h 01m

$514

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-12:44 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$532

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 2/7

8:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

3:46 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$541

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 2/13

4:39 pm-11:40 am

2 stops44h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

12:35 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop29h 38m

$566

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

12:31 am-12:07 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$569

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/3

12:38 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$260

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 12/30

7:50 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$297

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 1/3

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$300

South BendSan José

SBN - SJO

SBNSJO

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 12/29

7:41 pm-10:32 am

2 stops15h 51m

$378

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from South Bend 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 South Bend to San José in December.
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 $248). Flying from South Bend to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 December 11, 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
11,048 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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 $514, American Airlines can have you in San José from South Bend in 7h 56m. South Bend and San José are separated by a distance of 2193 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 22% 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 $248). Flying from South Bend to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 December 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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