How long is the flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

For as low as $482, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Saint Paul in 14h. The distance from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province is about 2468 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to San José, San José Province from Saint Paul average $659. You can even find prices in October for less than $659, as users have found deals to San José, San José Province from as low as $387. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San José, San José Province from Saint Paul. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Saint Paul?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Saint Paul to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Saint Paul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Saint Paul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Saint Paul to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to San José?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Saint Paul to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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.

$139+ Flights from Saint Paul to San José

Q: How far in advance should I book a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $391, or $560 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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Sat 10/183:54 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/257:30 amSJO - MSP

1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$340

Fri 10/245:43 pmMSP - SJO

1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/61:19 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$365

Fri 10/245:43 pmMSP - SJO

1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/3112:35 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$368

Fri 10/245:43 pmMSP - SJO

1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/21:35 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$371

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Sun 11/91:39 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops22h 35mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/1612:22 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops24h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$447

Wed 12/106:30 amMSP - SJO

2 stops14h 00mSouthwest

Wed 12/179:00 amSJO - MSP

2 stops12h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/13

$482

Wed 10/298:20 pmMSP - SJO

1 stop16h 38mDelta

Fri 10/311:23 pmSJO - MSP

1 stop10h 18mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$518

Sat 11/151:32 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops35h 06mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/181:55 amSJO - MSP

2 stops22h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$534

Mon 2/98:36 amMSP - SJO

2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/1812:22 pmSJO - MSP

1 stop21h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$555

Wed 2/188:15 amMSP - SJO

2 stops10h 01mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/48:45 amSJO - MSP

1 stop14h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$576

Sat 12/68:36 amMSP - SJO

2 stops15h 45mSpirit Airlines

Sat 12/131:19 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops30h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$535

Tue 11/111:32 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops59h 06mAlaska Airlines

Mon 11/171:55 amSJO - MSP

2 stops34h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$544

Mon 12/85:45 amMSP - SJO

2 stops14h 45mSouthwest

Mon 12/159:00 amSJO - MSP

2 stops12h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/13

$559

Thu 2/199:37 amMSP - SJO

2 stops26h 37mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/261:19 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops19h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$536

Tue 10/281:32 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops35h 19mAlaska Airlines

Fri 10/3112:55 amSJO - MSP

2 stops35h 40mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$555

Wed 11/121:32 pmMSP - SJO

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Mon 11/171:55 amSJO - MSP

2 stops22h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$566

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Sat 10/183:54 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$340

Fri 10/245:43 pmMSP - SJO

1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/61:19 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$365

Fri 10/245:43 pmMSP - SJO

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Fri 10/3112:35 pmSJO - MSP

2 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$368

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$371

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Fri 11/71:39 pmMSP - SJO

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$139

Wed 11/126:18 amMSP - SJO

1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$142

Mon 11/101:39 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops22h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$156

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Fri 10/38:38 pmMSP - SJO

2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$197

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Sun 11/9

1:39 pm-12:14 pm

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Wed 10/29

8:20 pm-11:58 am

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1:23 pm-12:41 am

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1:32 pm-12:38 am

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1:55 am-12:04 am

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8:36 am-12:21 am

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Sat 12/13

1:19 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$535

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/19

9:37 am-12:14 pm

2 stops26h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

1:19 pm-8:42 am

2 stops19h 23m

$536

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

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Tue 11/11

1:32 pm-12:38 am

2 stops59h 06m

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Mon 11/17

1:55 am-12:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$544

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Mon 2/9

8:36 am-12:14 pm

2 stops27h 38m

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Wed 2/18

12:22 pm-10:05 am

1 stop21h 43m

$555

MinneapolisSan José

MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

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Tue 10/28

1:32 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops35h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

12:55 am-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$555

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MSP - SJO

MSPSJO

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Mon 12/8

5:45 am-8:30 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

9:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$559

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Saint Paul 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA1 to SJO?

When flying from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Saint Paul 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

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

7,956 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

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!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

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

7,956 reviews

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!

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

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!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,016 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,956 reviews

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Saint Paul?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Saint Paul to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from Saint Paul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San José airport from Saint Paul. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.
How long is the flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?
For as low as $482, Spirit Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Saint Paul in 14h. The distance from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province is about 2468 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Saint Paul to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Saint Paul to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Saint Paul to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Saint Paul to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to San José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Saint Paul 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 6 airlines flying from Saint Paul to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$186	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$363	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$380	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$443	Average$653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$460	Average$678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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