How long does it take to fly to San José?

The flight from Kentucky to San José depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Louisville (a popular airport in Kentucky) to San José (the most popular airport in San José), then the flight time is 8h on average. If you fly from Lexington (another popular airport in Kentucky) to San José, then the average flight time is 12h 08m.

What airlines fly to San José?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San José from Kentucky according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San José on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.

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8:02 am - 2:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:00 pm - 11:27 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$439American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

8:02 am - 2:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:27 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

15h 27m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$444American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

9:04 am - 7:54 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:26 pm - 8:33 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

18h 07m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$471GOL

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 21

6:00 am - 7:54 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Dallas/Fort Worth

1:26 pm - 8:33 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

18h 07m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$471GOL

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 21

3:24 pm - 10:05 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 7:01 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$473Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Feb 4

3:24 pm - 10:05 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 7:01 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$513Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Feb 5

7:00 am - 6:16 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 7:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$537United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 6

7:05 am - 6:16 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 7:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

9h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$537United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 6

6:40 am - 12:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 10m1 stop Orlando

1:50 pm - 10:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 35m1 stop Orlando

$721Southwest

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17

5:30 am - 12:10 pmSDF Louisville Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 40m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

3:00 pm - 9:55 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SDF Louisville Intl

16h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway

$876Southwest

Sun, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 20

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American Airlines flights from Kentucky to San José

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American Airlines

Oct 20

SDF8:02 amLouisville Intl

7h 58m

1 stop

SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 27

SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 27m

1 stop

SDF11:27 pmLouisville Intl

$439

American Airlines

Oct 20

SDF8:02 amLouisville Intl

7h 58m

1 stop

SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 27

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 27m

2 stops

SDF11:27 pmLouisville Intl

$444

American Airlines

Oct 20

SDF7:12 pmLouisville Intl

18h 48m

2 stops

SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 27

SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 07m

2 stops

SDF10:07 pmLouisville Intl

$479

GOL flights from Kentucky to San José

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GOL

Feb 3

SDF6:00 amLouisville Intl

14h 54m

2 stops

SJO7:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 21

SJO1:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 07m

2 stops

SDF8:33 amLouisville Intl

$471

GOL

Feb 13

SDF7:50 pmLouisville Intl

15h 35m

2 stops

SJO10:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Feb 21

SJO1:26 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 07m

2 stops

SDF8:33 amLouisville Intl

$632

GOL

Oct 28

LEX7:25 amLexington Blue Grass

14h 56m

2 stops

SJO8:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 2

SJO2:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m

1 stop

LEX11:12 pmLexington Blue Grass

$721

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SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/20

8:02 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

1:00 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$439

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/20

8:02 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/27

6:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$444

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/3

9:04 am-7:54 pm

1 stop11h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/21

1:26 pm-8:33 am

2 stops18h 07m

$471

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/3

6:00 am-7:54 pm

2 stops14h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/21

1:26 pm-8:33 am

2 stops18h 07m

$471

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/18

3:24 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

7:05 am-7:01 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$473

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/18

3:24 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/5

7:05 am-7:01 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$513

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/27

7:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

8:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$537

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/27

7:05 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/6

8:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$537

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LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/13

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/17

1:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$721

LouisvilleSan José

SDF Louisville Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SDFSJO

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/14

5:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/20

3:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

$876

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Kentucky to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $500. If you don’t want to visit San José in January, then you should wait until March to fly from Kentucky, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $523.

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Best Price Found	$215
Fastest flight time	4h 20m
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The best one-way flight to San José from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $215. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $439.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to San José takes 4h 20m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Kentucky to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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.

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