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Cheap flights from California to San José from $121

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Spirit Airlines Logo
12:15 am - 12:14 pmLAS-SJO
9h 59m1 stop
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1:19 pm - 10:50 pmSJO-LAS
11h 31m1 stop
$258Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4
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10:50 pm - 8:25 pmLAX-SJO
19h 35m1 stop
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4:17 pm - 10:35 amSJO-LAX
20h 18m1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 12:25 pmLAX-SJO
23h 50m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 10:00 pmSJO-LAX
8h 55m1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:04 pm - 7:17 amLAX-SJO
7h 13m1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:39 pm - 8:34 pmSJO-LAX
7h 55m1 stop
$277Volaris Costa Rica
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 7:06 amSAN-SJO
8h 49m1 stop
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8:11 am - 5:13 pmSJO-SAN
11h 02m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:59 pmSJC-SJO
14h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 8:36 pmSJO-SJC
16h 16m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 1:54 pmSAN-SJO
13h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:09 pmSJO-SAN
17h 09m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 9:59 amSAN-SJO
11h 41m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 6:10 pmSJO-SAN
10h 59m1 stop
$317Copa Airlines
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Wed, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 3
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:15 pmSJC-SJO
14h 00m2 stops
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7:00 am - 9:56 pmSJO-SJC
16h 56m2 stops
$320Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 10:07 pmSAN-SJO
13h 43m1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:31 pmSJO-SAN
10h 31m1 stop
$346Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26

Delta flights from California to San José

Our best Delta deals on California to San José flight tickets
Delta
Nov 14
SJC6:25 amSan Jose
13h 42m
1 stop
SJO10:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 21
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 56m
1 stop
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
$316
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Delta
Jan 10
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
14h 00m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 22
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 56m
2 stops
SJC9:56 pmSan Jose
$320
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Delta
Nov 17
SAN6:24 amSan Diego
13h 43m
1 stop
SJO10:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 26
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 31m
1 stop
SAN3:31 pmSan Diego
$346
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Spirit Airlines flights from California to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on California to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Jan 27
LAS12:15 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
9h 59m
1 stop
SJO12:14 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO1:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 31m
1 stop
LAS10:50 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$258
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Spirit Airlines
Dec 2
LAX1:08 pmLos Angeles
19h 11m
2 stops
SJO10:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 12
SJO1:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 59m
2 stops
LAX9:30 amLos Angeles
$272
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Spirit Airlines
Jan 28
LAS9:59 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12h 23m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO1:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 13m
1 stop
LAS11:43 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$273
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/27

12:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

1:19 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$258

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

10:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

4:17 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 18m

$268

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

10:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

3:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$270

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

10:04 pm-7:17 am

1 stop7h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/21

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$277

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 2/20

8:17 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$300

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

6:20 am-8:36 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$304

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 2/3

10:25 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$306

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 3/25

9:18 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/3

8:11 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$317

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sat 1/10

6:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

7:00 am-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$320

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:24 am-10:07 pm

1 stop13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$346

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from California to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $364. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until October to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $376.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from California is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $463. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to San José on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $525. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to San José flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San José at noon for as low as $280. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $539.

What is the cheapest California to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $466 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from California for as low as $412 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from California in the past 72 hours is $185. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $373.
The fastest flight from California to San José takes 5h 41m
Direct flights go from California to San José every day.
There is 1 airport near San José: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)
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    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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7.4
26 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $173Free CancellationRating
6.6
2,469 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $176Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,151 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $194Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $200Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $261Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,561 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,004 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $333Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,040 reviews
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