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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from $778

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,876

Return from

$2,802

One-way from

$778
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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From Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to San José in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Wed 1/509:30SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,802
Wed 1/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/505:30SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,808
Thu 23/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,814
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,862
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/511:05SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,869
Mon 29/414:45SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - SYD
3 stops68h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4$2,948
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/506:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,225
Thu 23/513:15SYD - SJO
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/505:10SJO - SYD
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,335
Tue 30/414:45SYD - SJO
3 stops68h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 28/516:15SJO - SYD
3 stops44h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4$3,391

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data were last updated on 25 April 2024.
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Wed 1/509:30SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,802
Wed 1/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/505:30SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,808
Thu 23/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/507:55SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,814
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,862
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/511:05SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,869
Sun 16/609:05SYD - SJO
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/709:35SJO - SYD
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,928
Mon 29/414:45SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 27/516:15SJO - SYD
3 stops68h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4$2,948
Sun 29/909:30SYD - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/1007:55SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,095
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/506:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,225

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San José, Costa Rica, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to San José, consider booking one of these fares. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Wed 1/509:30SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,802
Wed 1/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/505:30SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,808
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 25/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,862
Fri 3/509:30SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/511:05SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,869
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/506:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,225
Tue 30/414:45SYD - SJO
3 stops68h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 28/516:15SJO - SYD
3 stops44h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4$3,391
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:15SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,509
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/513:50SJO - SYD
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,668
Tue 30/409:15SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/513:50SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,671

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 605,443 searches and data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to San José at this time. Book a round-trip flight to San José instead by using the search form above.
Thu 2/516:20SYD - SJO
2 stops43h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$778
Thu 2/516:20SYD - SJO
3 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$833
Sat 25/516:20SYD - SJO
3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$929
Sat 25/516:20SYD - SJO
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,084
Sat 15/614:40SYD - SJO
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,149
Fri 14/609:05SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,341
Wed 24/709:05SYD - SJO
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,510
Thu 13/621:30SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,948
Wed 24/709:20SYD - SJO
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,051

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently $1,292 while a return flight costs $3,478. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 24 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San José. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 25 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways to San José to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Austrian Airlines
7.7
Good
1,087 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,490 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,255 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

  • What does SJO mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SJO flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost $146, while return flights cost around $178.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $160, however they can be found for as little as $116.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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