Cheap flights to San Jose

Cheap flights to San Jose

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From MiamiDec 3, nonstop $165
• From New YorkOct 26, 1 stop $182
• From MadridFeb 4, 1 stop €311
• From ParisFeb 15, 1 stop €487
• From IstanbulSep 19, 3 stops €487
• From FrankfurtFeb 21, 3 stops €501
• From DubaiJan 22, 4 stops $740

When it’s cheapest to fly to San Jose

October, January and February, going by fares found this week from 6 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 22% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 30% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 43% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 27% above each city’s cheapest month
5. FebFebruary 2027: about 22% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in San Jose

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation.

Source: San José, Costa Rica on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in San Jose

Flights land at Juan Santamaria (SJO, 15 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into San Jose at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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• GetTransferCompare offers from local drivers for a ride in San Jose.
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Car and scooter hire

• Car hire at Juan Santamaria (SJO)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Scooter and bike rental in San JoseScooters, motorbikes and bicycles from local rental shops, booked online.
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Luggage storage

• Luggage storage in San JoseDrop your bags at a shop or hotel near the station or centre, from a few euros a day.
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Things to do in San Jose

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch 12–18 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $103.50 per person
• Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views 1.5 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $55 per person
• Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls 7–8 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $84 per person

• All tours in San Jose on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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Mobile data in Costa Rica

A travel eSIM for Costa Rica costs from $7.50. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$7.50
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• 3 GB, 3 days$17
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• 5 GB, 7 days$25.50
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