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$91+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Jun 27 — Jul 41
Sat 6/27
Sat 7/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 28, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/32:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Mon 9/77:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/28$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/103:50 pm
MIA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Avianca
Sat 10/247:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/25$305
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/32:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Tue 9/85:05 am
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 5/28$306
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Tue 10/277:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 5/27$314
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/101:25 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Fri 1/157:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop3h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 5/25$315
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/242:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Mon 10/53:10 pm
SJO
-
MIA
2 stops6h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/27$316
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Mon 9/77:45 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 5/25$318
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/302:15 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 50m
Avianca
Mon 10/55:05 am
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 5/26$319
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:25 am
MIA
-
SJO
2 stops7h 05m
Avianca
Mon 10/55:05 am
SJO
-
MIA
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 5/24$321
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:20 pm
FLL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Avianca
Mon 8/311:50 am
SJO
-
FLL
1 stop15h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 5/28$324
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:14 pm
FLL
-
SJO
1 stop18h 52m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/245:55 pm
SJO
-
FLL
1 stop20h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/24$328
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/75:35 pm
IAD
-
SJO
2 stops16h 55m
Avianca
Fri 8/144:35 pm
SJO
-
IAD
2 stops9h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 5/27$333

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 May 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Avianca)

One-way from

$91
(Viva)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$143 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 May 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 6/10

3:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/29

7:45 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$349

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Sat 6/6

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

5:05 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$353

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/4

4:38 pm-11:06 am

1 stop20h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

5:47 am-12:33 am

1 stop16h 46m

$354

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

4:38 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

2:59 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$359

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 6/24

6:14 pm-7:09 am

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

5:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$364

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 8/7

6:24 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/9

6:17 pm-1:47 am

1 stop5h 30m

$365

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

5:45 am-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$365

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Wed 8/19

6:24 am-10:58 am

1 stop6h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

10:03 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$365

MiamiSan José

MIA - SJO

MIASJO

Miami

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/13

6:17 pm-2:02 am

1 stop5h 45m

$365

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/3

10:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$399

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San José (average of $351). Flying from USA to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $631). 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 May 28, 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 22% versus a flight in the evening.

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 May 28, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to SJO are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 17% of weekly flights between United States and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to San José, you should look to book at least 3 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 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 May 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to San José flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 May 28, 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
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,983 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,643 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,528 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Spirit Airlines
6.2
Okay
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,760 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 25 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Avianca, Copa Airlines, and Southwest can get you from USA to San José in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 28m. USA and San José are separated by a distance of 1121 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 Arajet from $71 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to San José?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to San José are Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Miami - 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 United Airlines (94%), American Airlines (93%) and Air France (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $260. While the most popular route (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $333 on average, our data indicates $895 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to San José (average of $351). Flying from USA to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $631). 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 May 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$97Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$106Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$116Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$124Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$126Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$139Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VivaCheapest$193Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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