$323+ Cheap flights from San José

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 3/7. 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.
SJO — MEL
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

08:12-23:15

1 stop16h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

12:06-21:45

1 stop8h 39m

$595

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

04:10-13:00

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 15/5

22:13-10:00

1 stop10h 47m

$624

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/9

07:55-16:30

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/10

18:45-10:25

1 stop14h 40m

$628

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

07:55-23:38

1 stop16h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

19:21-19:37

1 stop23h 16m

$628

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

11:00-22:58

1 stop12h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

02:19-18:24

1 stop15h 05m

$640

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/8

08:45-23:15

1 stop15h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

12:06-21:45

1 stop8h 39m

$640
Fastest return journey

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/8

13:40-21:35

1 stop6h 55m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 17/8

13:30-18:40

1 stop6h 10m

$648

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

04:10-23:22

1 stop20h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

22:13-09:06

1 stop9h 53m

$669

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

17:55-16:47

1 stop23h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

12:06-09:58

1 stop20h 52m

$669

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

07:55-21:26

1 stop14h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

05:45-22:39

1 stop15h 54m

$670

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What are popular destinations to fly to from San José?

San José offers frequent flights to Panama City (154 flights per day), Cobano (98 flights per day) and Miami (66 flights per day).

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Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $179
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Houston Hobby
From $689
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From $1,279
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From $379

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

The cheapest city to fly to from San José is Panama City Tocumen Intl, with prices starting at $179. Explore other affordable destinations below.

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Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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, Newark Airport. Bogotá, Cancún, Newark Airport 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 $179 to Panama City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $811 to fly from San José.

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