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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from $397

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 17/5. 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
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,910

Return from

$3,324

One-way from

$879
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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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 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.
Tue 14/513:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$476
Sat 20/423:30LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mDelta
Wed 8/507:45SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 17/4$515
Sun 21/401:32SFO - SJO
1 stop16h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$520
Thu 16/513:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$534
Tue 30/401:27SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 45mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$535
Sun 21/401:32SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 41mCopa Airlines
Thu 25/411:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/4$551
Tue 23/405:00ORD - SJO
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4$552
Tue 7/519:56SFO - SJO
1 stop11h 14mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$563
Tue 23/401:32SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 41mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$566

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 596,206 searches and data were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to San José in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 14/513:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$476
Thu 31/1000:40LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Tue 12/1106:10SJO - LAX
1 stop7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 18/4$479
Thu 31/1000:40LAX - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Sun 10/1105:05SJO - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 18/4$482
Sat 20/423:30LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mDelta
Wed 8/507:45SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 17/4$515
Sun 21/401:32SFO - SJO
1 stop16h 50mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$520
Sat 1/613:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/600:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$524
Sat 1/613:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/600:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$526
Thu 16/513:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$534
Tue 30/401:27SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 45mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$535

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 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.
Thu 25/413:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/500:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$534
Tue 23/405:00ORD - SJO
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4$552
Tue 23/401:32SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 41mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/511:04SJO - SFO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$566
Wed 24/413:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/500:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$591
Tue 23/413:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/500:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$594
Thu 25/413:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/500:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$596
Fri 26/420:15SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 35mCopa Airlines
Tue 30/408:27SJO - SFO
1 stop11h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$598
Tue 23/417:36ORD - SJO
1 stop17h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32SJO - ORD
1 stop9h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/4$623
Tue 23/405:00ORD - SJO
1 stop7h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 24/412:32SJO - ORD
2 stops10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 16/4$629

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 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 18 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.
Fri 17/506:00SFO - SJO
1 stop13h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$397
Fri 26/406:30SJC - SJO
1 stop12h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4$397
Tue 2/722:35LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 17/4$403
Mon 6/510:20SJC - SJO
1 stop8h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$412
Mon 24/601:56LAX - SJO
1 stop10h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$430
Fri 26/417:00SJC - SJO
2 stops17h 52mDelta
Deal found 18/4$433
Thu 8/820:22OAK - SJO
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$450
Tue 21/501:27SFO - SJO
1 stop10h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 18/4$454
Sun 16/601:56LAX - SJO
1 stop16h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 17/4$461

Direct flights to San José, Costa Rica

Fri 17/513:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$476
Sat 1/613:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/600:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$524
Sat 1/613:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/600:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$526
Wed 15/513:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Mon 20/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$534
Tue 3/923:50LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Wed 11/908:30SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 17/4$549
Sat 11/523:46LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 34mDelta
Wed 22/507:45SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 18/4$577
Mon 6/513:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/500:48SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4$588
Sun 2/613:10LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Fri 7/600:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$591
Sat 4/513:20LAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 16/500:33SJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$596

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 $426 while a return flight costs $642. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of $1,615). Flying to San José in December will prove the most costly (average of $2,125). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,597

February

$2,677

March

$2,667

April

$2,851

May

$2,513

June

$3,024

July

$2,940

August

$2,787

September

$2,666

October

$2,694

November

$2,766

December

$3,307

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 14 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 18 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines 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
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,529 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,340 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,963 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

British Airways
6.9
Okay
6,936 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,102 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 $147, while return flights cost around $180.

  • 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 (25 hours 21 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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