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$97+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to San José (SJO)

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LAX — SJO
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
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The best prices from Riverside to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riverside (R1V) 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 November 4, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$211
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$97
(Trip.com)
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Riverside to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Riverside to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/87:59 amLAX - SJO
2 stops26h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/111:31 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops24h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$261
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1112:24 amLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/193:31 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/711:00 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop11h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/182:20 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop18h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$339
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/511:02 amLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 06mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/810:55 amSJO - LAX
1 stop13h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/4$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/1211:59 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/202:50 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop19h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/2911:15 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 42mDelta
Sat 12/78:30 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/3$389
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/44:14 pmLAX - SJO
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/101:24 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/4$410
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/88:00 amLAX - SJO
1 stop14h 30mJetBlue
Mon 12/161:35 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 11/3$420

Find flights from Riverside to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside to San José 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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12:24 am-1:57 pm

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$119

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10:07 pm-11:59 pm

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$122

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1:55 pm-10:55 pm

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$141

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9:36 pm-12:05 pm

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$153

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12:03 pm-10:17 am

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$154

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Thu 5/1

3:00 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$165

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1:07 am-12:57 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$166

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1 stop8h 31m

$197

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$200

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riverside to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to San José. Price data was last updated on November 1, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Riverside to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 R1V to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 November 4, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riverside to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to San José. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 4, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Riverside to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.2

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9,423 reviews

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Riverside?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Riverside. Booking flights from Riverside to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Riverside from 13 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Volaris Costa Rica for just $211, but on average you can expect to pay $304.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 6 direct flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province is less than $449.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Riverside to San José, San José Province for under $400?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • How popular is this Riverside to San José, San José Province flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riverside to San José, San José Province one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $97 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $102 and Volaris Costa Rica from $106 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to San José, San José Province?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province? While on average our users pay $929, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $211.

  • What does LAX to SJO mean?

    LAX and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to SJO refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), Ontario Airport (ONT), Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), San Bernardino Int Airport (SBD), Victorville Southern California Logistics Airport (VCV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to San José that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Riverside to San José flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Riverside to San José with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Riverside to San José flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to San José that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Riverside to San José offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Riverside to San José?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Riverside to San José flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Riverside to San José, San José Province flight deals updated?

    The Riverside to San José, San José Province flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Riverside to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 10 airlines flying from Riverside to San José

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$104Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$170Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$201Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$211Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$226Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$259Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$288Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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