$118 Cheap Flights to San José

The cheapest month to fly to San José is November when there's less demand. Off-peak months are often when you'll find cheap flights. To save money, avoid flying during school breaks and major holidays.

There are 13 US cities where you can fly to San José directly from. Explore your options by using the "Direct flights only" box on Expedia and find the best departure point for you. Here are some of the leading cities to set off from:

• Houston
• Orlando
• Fort Lauderdale
• Miami
• Atlanta

To secure cheap flights to San José, book in advance or visit during the off-season months of September and October. Like another tip? Depart on a Thursday and save 16% on average compared to traveling on a Sunday.* Opt to receive price alerts on the Expedia app and we'll let you know as soon as your 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.

Although booking in advance is typically the best way to save cash, don't worry if your San José vacation is last minute. It's still possible to find cheap flights to San José, especially if your plans have some flexibility. Try switching up your dates, exploring different ticket options or flying out of another hub.

Get the travel dates you want and a fare that suits your budget by booking your domestic flight to San José up to 28 days in advance. Lock in tickets two to four months ahead if you're headed to San José from an international destination.*

*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.

Sundays are usually the best day to book a cheap flight to San José, with savings of around 8% on average compared to Fridays. If you purchase tickets on a Friday, expect to pay more as this is often the most expensive day.*

*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 worldwide. The chief entry point to this city is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Travel with any of these well-known airlines to San José:

• Copa Airlines
• SANSA Regional
• GetJet Airlines
• AVIANCA

San José's main airport is Tobias Bolanos Intl. Airport (SYQ). If you're looking for more nearby choices when flying to San José, consider Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), Quepos (XQP) or Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita). You can also fly to San José through La Fortuna (FON-Arenal).

If you're arriving at Tobias Bolanos Intl. Airport (SYQ), you'll be about 4 mi northwest of the center of San José.

Bundle your hotel and flight and you could save hundreds of dollars. Plus, you can add extras like car rentals and tours to your San José flight and hotel package deal. With Expedia, it's easy to look after all your San José travel plans in the same place.

If you reserved your flight to San José within the last 24 hours, you can usually cancel or change it for free. After that, additional costs may apply depending on the airline's rules and restrictions. For more information, head to our Customer Service Portal. Keep in mind that some flights are non-refundable, so you may be issued a credit for a future flight in place of a direct refund. When searching on Expedia, use the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" boxes to compare tickets with flexible change policies.