Cheap flights to San José
The cheapest round trip to San José we found today is $329 from Los Angeles, for travel in November 2026. We check fares to San José from 9 cities twice a day.
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About San José
San José is the gateway to Costa Rica's volcanoes, cloud forests, beaches and wildlife, from Arenal to Manuel Antonio. Juan Santamaría International (SJO) is about 20 km from the city; many visitors head straight out to the parks.
Cheapest fares to San José by city
Cheapest round trip per city, from fares seen on November 11, 2026.
- Los AngelesLAX · 1 stop · 7 h 35 minCheapest in November 2026$329Nov 2026
- MiamiMIA · Nonstop · 2 h 55 minCheapest in February 2027$338Feb 2027
- New YorkJFK · 1 stop · 7 h 40 minCheapest in January 2027$423Jan 2027
- ChicagoORD · 1 stop · 6 h 45 minCheapest in January 2027$438Jan 2027
- MadridMAD · 1 stop · 12 h 40 minCheapest in February 2027€517Feb 2027
- LondonLHR · 1 stop · 13 h 25 minCheapest in February 2027£587Feb 2027
- BerlinBER · 2 stops · 15 h 36 minCheapest in April 2027€701Apr 2027
- HamburgHAM · 2 stops · 15 h 50 minCheapest in January 2027€707Jan 2027
- ParisCDG · Nonstop · 11 h 50 minCheapest in February 2027€798Feb 2027
Cheapest months to fly to San José from Los Angeles
The cheapest round trip we found for each departure month.
- Nov 2026$329 (Cheapest)
- Dec 2026$714
- Jan 2027$603
- Mar 2027$684
Questions about flights to San José
How much is a flight to San José?
The cheapest round trip to San José we found today is $329 from Los Angeles, for travel in November 2026. Fares from other cities are in the table above and change every day.
What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?
From Los Angeles, November 2026 is the cheapest month right now at $329 round trip. The most expensive is December 2026, at $714.
Are there cheap nonstop flights to San José?
Yes. Some of the cheapest fares we found were nonstop, from Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Paris.
When is the best time to visit San José?
December, January, February, March, and April usually bring the most pleasant weather in San José, often with shoulder-season fares outside the peak holidays.
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