$266+ Cheap flights from San José

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SJO — SYD
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Wed 24/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/122:44LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$556
Mon 22/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$563
Tue 23/1212:35SJO - LAX
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/105:50LAX - SJO
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$565
Thu 25/1208:30SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mDelta
Wed 31/1223:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/12$572
Mon 22/1212:35SJO - LAX
1 stop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1200:55LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$578
Wed 24/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1218:45LAX - SJO
1 stop25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$584
Mon 22/1212:35SJO - LAX
1 stop13h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/122:44LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$616
Thu 22/109:40SJO - DAL
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 28/114:00DAL - SJO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$617
Thu 25/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1222:44LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$620
Sat 7/301:27SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/317:23LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/12$625
Thu 5/209:40SJO - DAL
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Sun 8/209:15DAL - SJO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/12$625
Thu 25/1206:40SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1205:50LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$626

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Return

Price

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 25/12

08:30-12:58

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

23:20-07:05

Nonstop5h 45m

$556

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

06:40-11:08

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

05:00-22:00

1 stop15h 00m

$556

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

08:30-12:58

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

23:20-07:05

Nonstop5h 45m

$556

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/1

09:40-17:40

1 stop8h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 28/1

14:00-19:30

1 stop5h 30m

$617

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

01:27-06:08

Nonstop6h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

17:23-00:08

Nonstop5h 45m

$625

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$625

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

09:40-17:05

1 stop7h 25m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 8/2

06:45-19:30

2 stops12h 45m

$625

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$625

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/1

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$625

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

01:16-06:00

Nonstop6h 44m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

16:23-00:07

Nonstop5h 44m

$625

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Travel insights for flights from San José

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José (average of $2,702). Flying from San José in December will prove the most costly (average of $3,262). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from San José?

San José offers frequent flights to Panama City (160 flights per day), Cobano (106 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (95 flights per day).

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From $234
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San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From $214
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From $92
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Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $124

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San José?

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Guatemala City La Aurora, with prices starting at $92. Explore other affordable destinations below.

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Guatemala City La Aurora
From $92
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Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $124
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From $214
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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from San José?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from San José are Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena. Bogotá, Cancún, Cartagena are the most popular locations from San José year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of San José for as low as $92 to Guatemala City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $300 to fly from San José.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San José?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from San José is June. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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