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Cheap flights from Guadalajara to San José from $178

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Viva Logo
6:10 am - 1:15 am
GDL
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SJO
19h 05m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 2:55 pm
SJO
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GDL
12h 35m
1 stop
$248Viva
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Viva Logo
5:00 pm - 1:15 am
GDL
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SJO
8h 15m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 6:35 pm
SJO
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GDL
16h 15m
1 stop
$260Viva
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:23 am - 12:02 pm
GDL
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SJO
5h 39m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 28mnonstop
$289Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
Viva Logo
11:00 am - 1:15 am
GDL
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SJO
14h 15m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 1:00 pm
SJO
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GDL
10h 40m
1 stop
$294Viva
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
Viva Logo
6:35 pm - 1:15 am
GDL
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SJO
6h 40m
1 stop
Viva Logo
2:20 am - 10:00 am
SJO
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GDL
7h 40m
1 stop
$306Viva
Mon, Jul 6 - Sat, Jul 11
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:33 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 26mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 28mnonstop
$318Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:31 pm - 11:34 pm
GDL
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SJO
26h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 28mnonstop
$321Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:33 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 26mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 11:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
10h 15m
1 stop
$323Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:11 am - 12:02 pm
GDL
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SJO
26h 51m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 28mnonstop
$326Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 4
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
8:33 pm - 11:59 pm
GDL
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SJO
3h 26mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
4:15 pm - 7:43 pm
SJO
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GDL
3h 28mnonstop
$328Volaris Costa Rica
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13

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Viva flights from Guadalajara to San José

Our best Viva deals on Guadalajara to San José flight tickets
Viva
Jun 1
GDL6:10 amGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
19h 05m
1 stop
SJO1:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 8
SJO2:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 35m
1 stop
GDL2:55 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$248
Viva
Jun 1
GDL5:00 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
8h 15m
1 stop
SJO1:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 5
SJO2:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
GDL6:35 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$260
Viva
Aug 1
GDL11:00 amGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
14h 15m
1 stop
SJO1:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 8
SJO2:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
GDL1:00 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$294

Aeromexico flights from Guadalajara to San José

Our best Aeromexico deals on Guadalajara to San José flight tickets
Aeromexico
Jun 9
GDL6:23 amGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
17h 11m
1 stop
SJO11:34 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 13
SJO1:17 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 04m
1 stop
GDL9:21 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$334
Aeromexico
Jul 2
GDL5:04 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
19h 06m
1 stop
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 13
SJO1:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 02m
1 stop
GDL8:30 amGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$346
Aeromexico
Jul 1
GDL8:02 amGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
15h 41m
1 stop
SJO11:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 8
SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 13m
1 stop
GDL11:43 pmGuadalajara Miguel Hidal
$357

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GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 6/1

6:10 am-1:15 am

1 stop19h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

2:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$248

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 6/1

5:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

2:20 am-6:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$260

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 6/1

6:23 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$289

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sat 8/1

11:00 am-1:15 am

1 stop14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/8

2:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$294

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Mon 7/6

6:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

$306
Quickest round-trip

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 8/6

8:33 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$318

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 5/31

9:31 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop26h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$321

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 7/2

8:33 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/13

1:28 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$323

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Sun 5/31

9:11 am-12:02 pm

1 stop26h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$326

GuadalajaraSan José

GDL - SJO

GDLSJO

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

Thu 8/6

8:33 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

4:15 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

$328

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Guadalajara and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Guadalajara to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $267. If you don’t want to visit San José in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Guadalajara, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $276.

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 Guadalajara is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $285. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Guadalajara to San José on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $333. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Guadalajara when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $308 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Guadalajara for as low as $259 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Guadalajara to San José flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Guadalajara to San José 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 Guadalajara to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Guadalajara to San José flight.

How have Guadalajara to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Guadalajara to San José flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Guadalajara to San José (GDL to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$168

Fastest flight time

3h 26m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed and Fri

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from Guadalajara in the past 72 hours is $168. The best round-trip flight deal from Guadalajara to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $408.
The fastest flight from Guadalajara to San José takes 3h 26m
Direct flights go from Guadalajara to San José on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The only airline offering direct flights is Volaris Costa Rica.
There is 1 airport in San José. From Guadalajara there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Guadalajara to San José

  • How far is Guadalajara Miguel Hidal to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is 1478.1 mi away from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal. Flights usually cover this in 3h 26m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Guadalajara to San José?

  • What is the most popular airline from Guadalajara to San José?

Best airlines flying from Guadalajara to San José

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
AeromexicoPriceFrom $187Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,542 reviews
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Volaris Costa RicaPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.9
81 reviews
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  • Volaris Costa Rica Flights From Guadalajara to San José

    Volaris Costa Rica flight deals from Guadalajara to San José start from $262 round-trip. Over the 3 Volaris Costa Rica flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $300 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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