Which airlines fly to San José?

Air Canada is the airline most momondo users in Canada opt for when booking flights to San José. Avianca, Air Transat and United Airlines are also popular choices when flying to San José from Canada. Most major airlines flying from Canada to San José will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Delta Flights to San José

Delta operates around 7 flights into San José in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, with the best round-trip Delta deal found being C$ 687 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José). Users have rated Delta 7.8/10 in over 8,508 reviews on momondo.

Copa Airlines Flights to San José

Copa Airlines flights to San José can start from as low as C$ 197 (round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 28 flights that Copa Airlines operates to San José in a normal week, prices can vary significantly. The most popular Copa Airlines flight to San José is from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Copa Airlines has been rated 7.6/10 by momondo users, in 1,558 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to San José?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Canada, such as Toronto Pearson Intl or Vancouver Intl, and flying into San José, then you can expect flight times to average 5h 25m and 12h 30m, respectively.

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1:25 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 365Air Transat

Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

1:25 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 395Air Transat

Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 515Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

10:40 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 515Multiple Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

8:25 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

11h 20m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 519Avianca

Sun, 17 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

2:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 45m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 519Avianca

Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

8:35 a.m. - 7:26 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 51m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:45 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

13h 55m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

C$ 556Copa Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

7:30 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:45 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 587Air Canada

Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

7:30 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

9:20 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 35mdirect

C$ 588Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

8:35 a.m. - 9:04 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:08 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

18h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

C$ 616Copa Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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6:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 45mdirect

11:25 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 45mdirect

C$ 596Air Transat

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

2:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:35 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

19h 42m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 680Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

8:05 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

12:40 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

28h 30m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 744Avianca

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

1:55 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9:40 a.m. - 12:35 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

12h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 750Avianca

Sat, 15 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

10:05 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:35 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

19h 42m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 759Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

7:10 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:25 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 812Air Transat

Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

6:10 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 p.m. - 10:04 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

18h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 818United Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

7:30 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 07m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 p.m. - 9:54 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

18h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 818United Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

6:21 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:03 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 927American Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

3:45 p.m. - 1:52 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:03 p.m. - 2:44 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

23h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 1,054American Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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1:25 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 365Air Transat

Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

1:25 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

7:45 p.m. - 2:20 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

5h 35mdirect

C$ 395Air Transat

Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec

7:30 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

9:20 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 35mdirect

C$ 588Air Canada

Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan

6:40 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

9:20 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 35mdirect

C$ 612Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

6:25 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

11:55 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 663Porter Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

6:25 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

11:55 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 663Porter Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

7:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

11:55 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 664Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

7:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

11:55 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 664Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 942Avianca

Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 1,013Avianca

Tue, 5 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Quickest round-trip

Québec CitySan José

YQB Québec City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YQBSJO

Québec City

Tue 5/1

1:25 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

7:45 p.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 365

Québec CitySan José

YQB Québec City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YQBSJO

Québec City

Tue 15/12

1:25 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/12

7:45 p.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 395

Québec CitySan José

YQB Québec City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YQBSJO

Québec City

Tue 5/1

10:40 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

7:45 p.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 515

Québec CitySan José

YQB Québec City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YQBSJO

Québec City

Wed 6/1

10:40 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

7:45 p.m.-2:20 a.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 515

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 17/1

8:25 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops13h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/1

5:00 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

C$ 519

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 20/10

2:00 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

5:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops12h 45m

C$ 519

MontrealSan José

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 9/9

8:35 a.m.-7:26 a.m.

1 stop24h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/9

8:45 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop13h 55m

C$ 556

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

7:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/10

7:45 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

C$ 587

MontrealSan José

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 26/1

7:30 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

9:20 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 588

MontrealSan José

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 1/9

8:35 a.m.-9:04 a.m.

1 stop26h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

4:08 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop18h 32m

C$ 616

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 584. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to San José from Canada during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around C$ 602.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

The cheapest day to depart from Canada to San José is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 689. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 831. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Flying to San José from Canada in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 490 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San José is in the afternoon when prices are around C$ 788.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 720 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Canada for as low as C$ 606 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	22% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José costs on average just C$ 566 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	27% more expensive	It costs about C$ 917 for flights to San José from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	592% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to San José from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December than any other month

Cheap San José flight deals and tips

Summary info about San José flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 286
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 365
Fastest flight time	5h 25m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to San José from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 286 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to San José from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 365 (Québec City to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to San José from Canada takes 5h 25m (Toronto Pearson Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to San José, with a 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San José

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Canada when booking 76 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 704 when searching 76 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 441.

Is there an alternative airport near San José?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near San José is possible. If you are planning a flight to San José, consider booking flights to San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (6 km from San José city centre), Quepos Airport (55 km from San José city centre), San Isidro del General Airport (77 km from San José city centre), La Fortuna Airport (80 km from San José city centre) or Tortuquero Airport (95 km from San José city centre).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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