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Cheap flights from California to San José from $126

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Spirit Airlines Logo
9:54 pm - 12:22 pm
LAS
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SJO
12h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:44 pm
SJO
-
LAS
12h 13m
1 stop
$279Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:54 pm - 12:22 pm
LAS
-
SJO
12h 28m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:31 pm - 11:44 pm
SJO
-
LAS
12h 13m
1 stop
$282Spirit Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:04 pm - 11:13 pm
LAX
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SJO
23h 09m
1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:39 pm - 9:27 pm
SJO
-
LAX
7h 48m
1 stop
$289Volaris Costa Rica
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:51 pm - 1:50 pm
LAX
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SJO
11h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:20 pm
SJO
-
LAX
8h 30m
1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 1:15 pm
LAX
-
SJO
12h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 8:34 pm
SJO
-
LAX
7h 55m
1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 7
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:04 pm - 7:17 am
LAX
-
SJO
7h 13m
1 stop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 9:27 pm
SJO
-
LAX
16h 57m
1 stop
$295Volaris Costa Rica
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 12
Copa Airlines Logo
12:58 am - 1:53 pm
LAS
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SJO
10h 55m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 10:29 pm
SJO
-
LAS
16h 18m
1 stop
$311Copa Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 8:21 am
SAN
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SJO
10h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 6:14 pm
SJO
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SAN
11h 03m
1 stop
$315Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
1:04 pm - 10:24 am
SAN
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SJO
19h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 39m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:33 pm
LAS
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SJO
11h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 10:38 am
SJO
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LAS
12h 03m
2 stops
$328American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

Spirit Airlines flights from California to San José

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on California to San José flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Mar 3
LAS9:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12h 28m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO12:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 13m
1 stop
LAS11:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$279
Spirit Airlines
Mar 3
LAS9:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12h 28m
1 stop
SJO12:22 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO12:31 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 13m
1 stop
LAS11:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$282
Spirit Airlines
Mar 3
LAS9:54 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
11h 46m
2 stops
SJO11:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 11
SJO11:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 09m
2 stops
LAS11:44 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$309

Copa Airlines flights from California to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on California to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Mar 1
LAS12:58 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
SJO1:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 7
SJO8:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 18m
1 stop
LAS10:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$311
Copa Airlines
Feb 23
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
10h 04m
1 stop
SJO8:21 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 8
SJO8:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 03m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
$315
Copa Airlines
Feb 15
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
18h 29m
2 stops
SJO4:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 1
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
SAN5:14 pmSan Diego
$320

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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 February 8, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

9:54 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

12:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$279

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

9:54 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

12:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$282

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

10:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

2:39 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$289

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

11:51 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop11h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$291

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

10:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

2:39 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$292

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

10:04 pm-7:17 am

1 stop7h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-9:27 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$295

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/1

12:58 am-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

8:11 am-10:29 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$311

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 2/23

8:17 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/8

8:11 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$315

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 2/26

1:04 pm-10:24 am

1 stop19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$327

Las VegasSan José

LAS - SJO

LASSJO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

11:35 pm-10:38 am

2 stops12h 03m

$328

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October 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 $352. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $363.

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 Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $447. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to San José on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $500. 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 $265. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $526.

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 $455 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 $379 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to San José flight.

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Best Price Found

$195

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 $195. The best round-trip flight deal from California to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $387.
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 in San José. From California there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    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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Best airlines flying from California to San José

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $81Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,429 reviews
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7.4
29 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
6.5
2,498 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $165Free CancellationRating
7.8
79 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,173 reviews
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VivaPriceFrom $193Free CancellationRating
7.0
813 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $221Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,255 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $223Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,556 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $315Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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