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$84+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from USA to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:05 am
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Sat 4/1110:06 am
SJO
-
MIA
2 stops23h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$255
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:28 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 49m
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 4/128:10 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 43m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/23$260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/112:37 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/187:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$264
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/285:05 am
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Sat 4/412:59 pm
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$265
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:05 am
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/115:25 am
ATL
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
ATL
1 stop9h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/302:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/412:59 pm
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$271
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:28 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/187:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$272
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/302:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris El Salvador
Mon 4/68:10 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 43m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/20$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/285:05 am
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Sun 4/51:27 pm
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$274
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/108:10 pm
ATL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/1712:38 pm
SJO
-
ATL
1 stop9h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/277:04 pm
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/51:27 pm
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$275

Find flight deals from USA to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to San José flight deals. Data was last updated March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Volaris)

One-way from

$84
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$232 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

6:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 22m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Mon 4/27

6:24 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

6:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 22m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Tue 5/19

6:24 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

6:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 22m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-7:01 pm

1 stop15h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

2:59 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 4/22

6:24 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

6:01 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 4/29

6:24 am-7:00 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:47 am-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

6:01 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 40m

$306

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 5/2

6:24 am-1:21 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

6:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop5h 22m

$306

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 5/8

3:20 pm-1:20 am

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

2:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$315
Quickest round-trip

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Mon 3/30

2:24 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/4

8:19 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$316

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Best time to book a flight from USA to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to San José

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 $84). Flying from USA to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 US to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

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 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to San José. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to San José flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from USA to San José

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to San José. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to SJO are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

About 16% of weekly flights between United States and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

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.

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

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to San José flights

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Harriet Baskas

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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 March 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines from the United States to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,905 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,493 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,539 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,478 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 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.

  • How popular is this USA to San José flight route?

    Flights from United States to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 26 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from USA to San José?

    Copa Airlines, Viva, and JetBlue can get you from USA to San José in just under 5h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 31m. USA and San José are separated by a distance of 2210 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 $42 on Volaris Costa Rica. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $64 and JetBlue from $79 one-way.

  • 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 New York LaGuardia - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • 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 Sun Country Air (100%), United Airlines (94%) and American Airlines (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $309 on average, our data indicates $1,052 when flying from USA to 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.

  • 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 $84). Flying from USA to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$93Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$97Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$112Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$116Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$147Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VivaCheapest$193Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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