Cheap flights from the United States to San José from $56

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 1:36 pm
ATL
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SJO
4h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:49 pm
SJO
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ATL
6h 19m1 stop
$178Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 31
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 12:22 pm
ATL
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SJO
7h 57m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:49 pm
SJO
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ATL
6h 19m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
Avianca Logo
2:45 am - 11:25 am
JFK
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SJO
9h 40m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:30 pm - 4:20 am
SJO
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JFK
10h 50m1 stop
$231Avianca
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4
Avianca Logo
5:50 am - 6:55 pm
JFK
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SJO
14h 05m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:15 pm - 1:15 am
SJO
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JFK
8h 00m1 stop
$233Avianca
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 6:16 pm
LGA
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SJO
9h 21m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:15 pm
SJO
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LGA
15h 45m1 stop
$235United Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 6
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 11:43 pm
JFK
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SJO
10h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:38 am - 5:17 pm
SJO
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JFK
9h 39m1 stop
$236American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:43 pm
LGA
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SJO
9h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:58 pm
SJO
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LGA
12h 58m1 stop
$241American Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:16 pm
LGA
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SJO
13h 01m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:54 pm
SJO
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LGA
13h 24m1 stop
$242United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Copa Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 9:52 pm
ORD
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SJO
7h 30m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 12:31 pm
SJO
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ORD
18h 40m1 stop
$346Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
Copa Airlines Logo
1:54 am - 4:46 pm
SFO
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SJO
13h 52m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 11:40 pm
SJO
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SFO
14h 32m1 stop
$388Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

Avianca flights from United States to San José

Our best Avianca deals on United States to San José flight tickets
Avianca
Jan 26
JFK2:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 40m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO4:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 50m
1 stop
JFK4:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
Feb 2
JFK5:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
14h 05m
1 stop
SJO6:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 00m
1 stop
JFK1:15 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
Avianca
Jan 19
JFK10:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
SJO4:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 26
SJO7:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 30m
1 stop
JFK4:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

JetBlue flights from United States to San José

Our best JetBlue deals on United States to San José flight tickets
JetBlue
Jan 9
JFK9:21 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO1:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 16
SJO3:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 52m
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
Jan 13
JFK9:21 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO1:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 15
SJO3:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
4h 52m
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue
Jan 9
JFK9:21 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 27m
SJO1:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 17
SJO2:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
JFK10:59 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

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Customize your flight search to find flights from United States 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 December 28, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/12

10:31 am-1:36 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$178

AtlantaSan José

ATL - SJO

ATLSJO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/10

5:25 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

1:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$191

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

2:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

4:30 pm-4:20 am

1 stop10h 50m

$231

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

5:50 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

4:15 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

$233

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-11:15 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$235

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

2:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

6:38 am-5:17 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/23

3:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-7:58 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$241

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$242

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

2:22 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

5:51 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$346

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

1:54 am-4:46 pm

2 stops13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

10:08 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$388

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from United States to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $308. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until September to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $349.

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 United States is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $455. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from United States to San José on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $548. 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 United States to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San José in the evening for as low as $410. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $516.

What is the cheapest United States 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 United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $424 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from United States for as low as $391 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States 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

$57

Fastest flight time

2h 49m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San José

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San José from United States in the past 72 hours is $57. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $200.
The fastest flight from United States to San José takes 2h 49m
Direct flights go from United States to San José every day.
There is 1 airport in San José. From United States there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
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  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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