$284+ 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 23/5. 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.
SJO — SYD
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséDallas

SJO - DAL

SJODAL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

13:10-22:15

1 stop8h 05m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 19/5

06:05-12:10

1 stop7h 05m

$590

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

05:45-19:37

1 stop12h 52m

$594

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

00:53-06:23

Nonstop6h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

16:40-23:33

Nonstop5h 53m

$594

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

05:45-19:37

1 stop12h 52m

$594

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

00:55-06:33

Nonstop6h 38m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

17:00-23:45

Nonstop5h 45m

$594

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

23:59-19:37

1 stop18h 38m

$594
Fastest return journey

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

06:00-11:21

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

22:41-05:30

Nonstop5h 49m

$594

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

11:01-23:36

1 stop13h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

12:17-21:47

1 stop8h 30m

$601

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

04:09-13:00

1 stop9h 51m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

12:17-21:47

1 stop8h 30m

$601

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

07:55-09:30

2 stops26h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

07:15-19:37

1 stop11h 22m

$602

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José (average of $2,661). Flying from San José in December will prove the most costly (average of $3,915). 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 (134 flights per day), Cobano (112 flights per day) and Puerto Jiménez (104 flights per day).

Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $180
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From $355
Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From $693
Zurich
Zurich
From $1,285

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 $180. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $180
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From $320
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
San Salvador El Salvador Intl
From $355
Lima J Chavez Intl
Lima J Chavez Intl
From $381

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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, 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 $180 to Panama City (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $815 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 February. 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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