$150 Cheap Flights to San José

The cheapest month to fly to San José is November when demand is low. Off-peak months are usually when you'll find cheap flights. To keep costs down, steer clear of flying during school breaks and major holidays.

Nonstop flights make travel a little easier. When you search on Expedia, check "Direct flights only" and we'll show you the nonstop options to fly to San José.

If you're looking for cheap flights to San José, consider low-season travel. Booking as early as possible is also likely to save you money. Or, fly on a different day — Thursday flights are on average 16% cheaper than Sunday departures.* Sign up to receive price alerts on the Expedia app and get notifications as soon as fares drop.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

It's possible to get great deals on last-minute departures to San José, especially if your travel plans aren't set in stone. Consider your options for leaving from a different airport, changing your trip dates or picking an alternative airline to get a cheap flight to San José.

To pick up some of the best deals on domestic journeys, book your flight to San José 28 days ahead of your travel dates. For international flights, book two to four months in advance. This boosts your chances of locking in the departure dates and times you want.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

You can usually get cheap flights to San José on a Sunday. Travelers can save about 8% on average compared to booking on a Friday, which is typically the most expensive day for tickets.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

There are 24 carriers that connect San José with 40 airports all over the world. The major entry point to this city is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Book a ticket with any of these leading airlines to San José:

• Copa Airlines
• SANSA Regional
• GetJet Airlines
• AVIANCA

San José's main gateway is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). If you'd like some nearby alternatives when flying to San José, consider Tobias Bolanos Intl. Airport (SYQ), Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita) or La Fortuna (FON-Arenal). It's also possible to fly to San José through Tambor Airport (TMU).

If you're arriving at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you'll be approximately 17 mi southeast of central San José.