San José

$198+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to San José (SJO)

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SFO — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to San José

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$457
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$198
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$588
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From Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Salinas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 5/139:45 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops25h 07mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/151:06 amSJO - SFO
2 stops23h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$457
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/911:50 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops33h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1611:32 amSJO - SFO
1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$458
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:05 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 10mAvianca
Tue 5/203:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$460
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/61:37 amSFO - SJO
1 stop10h 43mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/185:52 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop30h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$479
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/410:10 pmSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 45mJetBlue
Thu 5/81:00 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop11h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/23$535

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
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SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:45 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:06 am-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$457

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

11:50 pm-10:27 am

2 stops33h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/16

11:32 am-1:15 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$458

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

12:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop10h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$460

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:37 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/18

5:52 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop30h 48m

$479

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop12h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/8

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$535

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

11:20 am-7:13 am

2 stops18h 53m

$198

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:45 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$210

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$217

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

10:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop11h 56m

$223

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

1:37 am-1:54 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to San José

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Salinas 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to San José, San José Province as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 April 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to San José have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 Salinas?

    If you book a flight to San José from Salinas, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from Salinas to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 10 different airlines.

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to San José, San José Province are Alaska Airlines ($210), Avianca ($217), and JetBlue ($223).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $621. While the most popular route (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $302 on average our data indicates $1,030 when flying from Salinas to San José, San José Province.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$344Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$350Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$368Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$408Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$419Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$507Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$769Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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