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$137+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Jose (SJC)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SJC
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$137
(OneTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$548
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:23 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/121:38 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:00 amSJO - SJC
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/73:53 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/37:00 amSJO - SJC
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Mon 4/76:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop14h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/31$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:20 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/162:27 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops17h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$354
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1312:50 amSJO - SJC
1 stop10h 02mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/191:02 pmSJC - SJO
1 stop9h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/93:25 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop21h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/113:30 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$454
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:28 pmSJO - SJC
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amSJC - SJO
3 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$461
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/104:52 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops18h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/112:02 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop15h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$543
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops20h 00mSouthwest
Sun 5/116:55 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops17h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$650
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:55 amLIR - SJC
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amSJC - LIR
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$715
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2812:00 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops20h 05mSouthwest
Sat 7/56:30 amSJC - SJO
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$729

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

San Jose

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:23 pm-10:12 am

2 stops22h 49m

San Jose

Mon 5/12

1:38 pm-10:27 am

2 stops19h 49m

$288

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

San Jose

Sat 6/7

3:53 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 18m

$308

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

2:20 pm-11:39 am

2 stops22h 19m

San Jose

Tue 9/16

2:27 pm-9:25 am

2 stops17h 58m

$354

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

12:50 am-9:52 am

1 stop10h 02m

San Jose

Tue 8/19

1:02 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$373

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Fri 5/9

3:25 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop21h 38m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

3:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$454

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

12:28 pm-2:28 pm

3 stops27h 00m

San Jose

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-10:14 am

3 stops27h 14m

$461

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Sat 5/10

4:52 pm-10:31 am

2 stops18h 39m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

2:02 pm-6:20 am

1 stop15h 18m

$543

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/16

7:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Jose

Tue 4/22

7:39 pm-11:55 am

2 stops15h 16m

$568

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Sat 5/10

1:25 pm-8:25 am

2 stops20h 00m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

6:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$650

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

Thu 5/15

7:55 am-10:05 am

3 stops27h 10m

San Jose

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-12:24 pm

3 stops29h 24m

$715

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to San Jose, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Costa Rica to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into San Jose (SJC) if they book a flight to San Jose from Costa Rica. San Jose is conveniently located just 2.9 mi from San Jose’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose are Spirit Airlines ($161), United Airlines ($177), and Alaska Airlines ($193).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Costa Rica to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Jose

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$420Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$440Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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