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$436+ Cheap flights from Vienna (VIE) 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
VIE — SJO
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Vienna to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vienna to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/88:50 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops30h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 10/2512:55 pm
SJO
-
VIE
1 stop36h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Wed 10/78:00 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops31h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 10/2510:28 pm
SJO
-
VIE
1 stop26h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/1$911
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/147:00 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops20h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 9/288:45 am
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops39h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$912
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Wed 9/1610:10 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 10/58:45 am
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops39h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$913
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 9/107:55 pm
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops26h 10m
Lufthansa
Fri 9/253:50 pm
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops16h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/3$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/2710:55 am
VIE
-
SJO
1 stop32h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 12/68:45 am
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$923
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Thu 9/1710:30 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops33h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 10/17:55 am
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$924
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops24h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 11/38:45 am
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops41h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/30$925
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/2110:50 am
VIE
-
SJO
2 stops33h 31m
United Airlines
Thu 10/11:25 pm
SJO
-
VIE
2 stops38h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$926

Find flight deals from Vienna to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vienna (VIE) 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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$910
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$436
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,341
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vienna 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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vienna to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops20h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/28

8:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops39h 30m

$919

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Sun 9/20

10:50 am-12:21 pm

2 stops33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

7:55 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$924

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Mon 10/26

9:10 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$931

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Mon 9/21

11:15 am-12:21 pm

2 stops33h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

7:55 am-4:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$987

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Fri 9/4

8:50 am-12:21 pm

2 stops35h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

7:55 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$997
Quickest round-trip

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Mon 1/25

7:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/20

6:40 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$1,040

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Thu 8/20

6:20 am-11:49 am

2 stops37h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/30

1:14 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops49h 31m

$1,193

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Fri 8/21

7:00 am-7:37 pm

2 stops20h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

1:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,204

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Sun 1/24

6:50 am-9:52 pm

3 stops46h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/14

11:59 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,338
Cheapest one-way

ViennaSan José

VIE - SJO

VIESJO

Vienna Intl

Mon 1/25

5:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops22h 35m

$436

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Best time to book a flight from Vienna to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vienna to San José

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

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vienna to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vienna to San José (average of $857). Flying from Vienna to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vienna to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vienna to San José flights typically cost between $1,082 and $1,555 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $910 on United Airlines (Oct 8-Oct 25).

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 August 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Vienna to San José, such as SWISS,Air Canada, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,022 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,022 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,022 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,424 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,022 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,267 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,022 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vienna 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 Vienna to San José?

    A quick flight from Vienna to San José can take about 20h 37m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $919. There are 6189 mi between Vienna and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vienna to San José round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Vienna to San José is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $635 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Iberia, starting at $719 and $933 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Vienna to San José for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vienna to San José?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vienna 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 Vienna to San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vienna to San José (average of $857). Flying from Vienna to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,557). 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 3 airlines flying from Vienna to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Vienna 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$635Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$933Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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