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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from $1,110

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PSC — SJO
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 118,248 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,728

One-way from

$1,110
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 118,248 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Mon 3/620:15AKL - SJO
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,110
Mon 3/620:15AKL - SJO
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,163
Sun 29/916:35AKL - SJO
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,285
Sun 29/920:15AKL - SJO
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,463
Sun 29/919:40AKL - SJO
1 stop35h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,172

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently $1,439 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to San José, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San José. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 8 May 2024.
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was cancelled after a 4-hour delay. HUGE lines to rebook. All flights for next two days to my destination full.

  • What does SJO mean?

    SJO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A SJO flight refers to a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 6 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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