How often are flights from the United States to San José delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between United States and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to San José flights?

Over the last year, La Costena have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this USA to San José flight route?

Flights from United States to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 34 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from USA to San José?

JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and Copa Airlines can get you from USA to San José in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 19m. USA and San José are separated by a distance of 1633 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to San José one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $41 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $59 and Spirit Airlines from $64 one-way.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San José (average of $85). Flying from USA to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $157). 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 day to fly from USA to San José?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to San José flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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 routes from USA to San José?

The most popular flight routes from USA to San José are New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to San José?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $151. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $243 on average, our data indicates $834 when flying from USA to San José.

What are the most reliable airlines from USA to San José?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from USA to San José are American Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (89%) and United Airlines (86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to San José?

American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue are the most popular airlines when flying from USA to San José.

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

When flying from USA to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from United States?

If you book a flight to San José from United States, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to San José?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$56+ Flights from the United States to San José

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Round-trip from	$194 (Expedia)
One-way from	$56 (Super.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$653
Good round-trip deal	$200 or less
Good one-way deal	$57 or less

American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat seats and chef-curated meals.

American's Premium Economy features 18.5” seats with 8” recline and legrests.

United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.

United's Premium Plus seats offer extra legroom, footrests, and upgraded meals.

JetBlue

JetBlue's Even More Space seats offer up to 38 inches of legroom and early boarding.

JetBlue's Mint class features lie-flat seats and a high-end culinary program.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.

Spirit's Wi-Fi is available on most aircraft for a fee, with streaming options.

Avianca

Avianca's Classic fare includes a checked bag up to 50.7 lbs and seat selection.

Avianca offers Wi-Fi on nearly all flights, but it comes at an additional cost.

Copa Airlines

Copa's Panama Stopover lets you explore Panama for up to 7 days at no extra cost.

Copa's Dreams Business Class features lie-flat seats on Boeing Max planes.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$81	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Volaris El Salvador	Cheapest$117	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Volaris Costa Rica	Cheapest$129	Average$251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$139	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$141	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Arajet	Cheapest$147	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Avianca	Cheapest$153	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$178	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$469	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Southwest	Cheapest$225	Average$633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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