San Jose

$191+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Jose (SJC)

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SJO — SJC
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$625
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From Costa Rica to San Jose
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 3/245:30 amSJO - SJC
2 stops37h 09mUnited Airlines
jue. 3/274:00 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 3/172:25 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops24h 26mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/252:46 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops26h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$346
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/13:31 pmSJO - SJC
1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/157:34 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$354
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 4/2912:55 amSJO - SJC
2 stops18h 42mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/1212:53 pmSJC - SJO
2 stops22h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/207:25 amSJO - SJC
1 stop12h 34mDelta
jue. 3/276:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop14h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/19$440
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 3/231:22 amSJO - SJC
1 stop15h 50mAlaska Airlines
jue. 3/276:15 amSJC - SJO
1 stop16h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$586
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 4/211:10 pmSJO - SJC
2 stops19h 40mSouthwest
dom. 4/276:30 amSJC - SJO
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 4/63:25 pmLIR - SJC
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/133:30 pmSJC - LIR
2 stops43h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$602
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 3/48:00 amLIR - SJC
1 stop13h 56mAlaska Airlines
dom. 4/206:15 amSJC - LIR
1 stop23h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jue. 4/32:05 pmLIR - SJC
1 stop22h 19mAmerican Airlines
jue. 4/1012:15 pmSJC - LIR
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$653
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 4/66:40 pmLIR - SJC
3 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/137:54 pmSJC - LIR
3 stops33h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$715
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/57:05 amLIR - SJC
2 stops40h 17mWestJet
sáb. 4/127:00 amSJC - LIR
2 stops22h 07mWestJet
Deal found 2/18$2,131

Find flights from Costa Rica to San Jose within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/24

5:30 am-5:39 pm

2 stops37h 09m

San Jose

jue. 3/27

4:00 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$345

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/17

2:25 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops24h 26m

San Jose

mar. 3/25

2:46 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$346

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/1

3:31 pm-9:50 am

1 stop19h 19m

San Jose

mar. 4/15

7:34 pm-11:18 am

2 stops14h 44m

$354

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/29

12:55 am-6:37 pm

2 stops18h 42m

San Jose

lun. 5/12

12:53 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$357

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/20

7:25 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 34m

San Jose

jue. 3/27

6:15 am-9:24 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$440

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/23

1:22 am-4:12 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Jose

jue. 3/27

6:15 am-12:12 am

1 stop16h 57m

$586

San JoséSan Jose

SJO - SJC

SJOSJC

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/21

1:10 pm-7:50 am

2 stops19h 40m

San Jose

dom. 4/27

6:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$596

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

dom. 4/6

3:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops31h 00m

San Jose

dom. 4/13

3:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$602

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

mar. 3/4

8:00 am-7:56 pm

1 stop13h 56m

San Jose

dom. 4/20

6:15 am-6:36 am

1 stop23h 21m

$638

LiberiaSan Jose

LIR - SJC

LIRSJC

Liberia

jue. 4/3

2:05 pm-11:24 am

1 stop22h 19m

San Jose

jue. 4/10

12:15 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$653

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

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to San Jose

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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 $371). 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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($214), United Airlines ($224), and Alaska Airlines ($239).

  • 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.

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    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 $371). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$381Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$440Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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