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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from $572

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. 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
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
Sun 28/4
Sun 5/5

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 121,803 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,334

Return from

$3,126

One-way from

$1,171
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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From Auckland Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) 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 121,803 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to San José in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/501:05SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$572
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$579
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
2 stops19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$635
Tue 14/510:51MCI - SJO
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Tue 11/607:00SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 22/4$675
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
2 stops19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$739
Tue 28/513:50MCI - SJO
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 5/607:00SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 22/4$891

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 121,803 searches and data were last updated on 23 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to San José in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/501:05SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$572
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$579
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
2 stops19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
1 stop10h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$635
Tue 14/510:51MCI - SJO
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Tue 11/607:00SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 22/4$675
Tue 7/505:00MCI - SJO
2 stops19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/510:11SJO - MCI
2 stops18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 22/4$739
Tue 28/513:50MCI - SJO
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 5/607:00SJO - MCI
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 22/4$891
Fri 6/918:51MCI - SJO
2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/902:04SJO - MCI
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$911
Tue 10/917:59MCI - SJO
2 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/902:04SJO - MCI
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,041
Mon 29/716:00MCI - SJO
1 stop19h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/805:30SJO - MCI
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,058

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 121,803 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to San José at this time. Users can also find round-trip San José flights by using the search form above.
Thu 13/606:00MCI - SJO
3 stops14h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,688

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 $1,688 while a return flight costs $789. 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 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 Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, 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 23 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada to San José to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,914 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,859 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,272 reviews
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Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

  • What does SJO mean?

    SJO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SJO flight refers to a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • 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, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

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

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    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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