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$412+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$412
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$667
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 4/296:58 amMFE - SJO
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2111:59 pmSJO - MFE
1 stop16h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/65:15 amMFE - SJO
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/215:30 amSJO - MFE
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$530
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:40 pmMFE - SJO
1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/2112:23 pmSJO - MFE
1 stop23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$558

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to San José that are best for you.

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McAllen

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/29

6:58 am-10:04 pm

1 stop16h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

11:59 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$412

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 6/6

5:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/21

5:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$530

McAllenSan José

MFE - SJO

MFESJO

McAllen Miller Intl

Mon 6/9

6:40 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/21

12:23 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$558

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from McAllen to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from McAllen to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on McAllen-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for McAllen-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from McAllen to San José

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MFE to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from McAllen to San José, San José Province, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($412), and United Airlines ($530) offers the cheapest pricing from McAllen to San José, San José Province. American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on McAllen to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from McAllen to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from McAllen to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from McAllen to San José 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 McAllen to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from McAllen to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen to San José. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$396Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$433Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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