$121 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

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Cheap Flights from San José to Atlanta (SJO-ATL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $121 for one-way flights and $219 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$219 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $219 found 10 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$228 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $228 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$233 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $233 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 17
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$236 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San José to Atlanta, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $236 found 16 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$237 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $237 found 10 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$239 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from San José to Atlanta, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $239 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$295 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from San José to Atlanta, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $295 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 30
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$314 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $314 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$335 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from San José to Atlanta, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $335 found 5 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28
SJO
San José
ATL
Atlanta
$353 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$353
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from San José to Atlanta, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $353 found 8 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $203 - $484 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Atlanta

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. ATL. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $253
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $253
Flights from San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Copa, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$218
Distance
1633 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 16 mins

San José to Atlanta Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Atlanta

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Atlanta are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Atlanta with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Atlanta

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Atlanta: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Atlanta

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Atlanta in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $121 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Atlanta flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Atlanta airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) cost?
You can find cheap return fares from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) starting from $297. Grab a seat and start your adventure. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving SJO on August 16 2025 and touching down at ATL. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJO to ATL?
The cheapest flights from SJO to ATL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
You can fly directly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) on a Delta Air Lines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJO to ATL?
Travel from SJO to ATL with Frontier Airlines. This airline currently has the cheapest one-way ticket for this route, starting from $169. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJO on August 30 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
When departing from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), you can choose from an average of 2 daily nonstop flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
Flights between SJO and ATL are busiest at 7 AM. If you want a quieter experience and possibly cheaper prices, look for a time when demand is lower.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to ATL?
Saturday offers the most flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)'s earliest flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) takes off at approximately 7:00AM UTC-6. With a total flight time of 4h 7m, you'll touch down at around 12:07PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
The average flight duration from SJO to ATL is 4 hours and 8 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,650 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
To avoid potential delays on the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) route, fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Atlanta from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) is the only airport in Atlanta with direct flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). Browse the available options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SJO to ATL are generally more expensive. For the best rates, start searching for flights well ahead of time. That said, if your travel plans are flexible, it's possible to land a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to ATL flight and hotel package?
Securing a SJO to ATL flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip all in one place. Choose from our impressive range of accommodations and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport (ATL)?
If you reserved your SJO to ATL flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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