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, United Airlines and Air Transat 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$ 352 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José). Users have rated Delta 7.9/10 in over 8,001 reviews on momondo.

Copa Airlines Flights to San José

Copa Airlines flights to San José can start from as low as C$ 335 (round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 52 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 1,561 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 30m and 11h 17m, respectively.

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7:40 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.YYZ-SJO

16h 45m2 stops

11:28 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.SJO-YYZ

9h 08m1 stop

C$ 406United Airlines

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Wed, 12 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov

7:40 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.YYZ-SJO

16h 45m2 stops

11:28 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.SJO-YYZ

9h 08m1 stop

C$ 408United Airlines

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Wed, 12 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

6:55 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.YUL-SJO

6h 00mdirect

1:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO-YUL

5h 40mdirect

C$ 409Air Transat

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Fri, 21 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

11:55 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ-SJO

9h 55m1 stop

7:50 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.SJO-YYZ

8h 25m1 stop

C$ 410Avianca

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Wed, 21 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

7:55 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.YYZ-SJO

17h 20m1 stop

7:50 p.m. - 5:15 a.m.SJO-YYZ

8h 25m1 stop

C$ 412Avianca

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Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

6:20 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YUL-SJO

5h 55mdirect

8:35 a.m. - 8:44 p.m.SJO-YUL

11h 09m2 stops

C$ 431Air Canada

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Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

7:05 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YYZ-SJO

5h 30mdirect

12:55 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.SJO-YYZ

5h 15mdirect

C$ 440Air Transat

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Sat, 29 Nov - Thu, 18 Dec

11:10 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.YYZ-SJO

25h 05m1 stop

8:35 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SJO-YYZ

5h 15mdirect

C$ 451Air Canada

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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 19 Dec

1:44 p.m. - 3:01 p.m.YVR-SJO

23h 17m1 stop

6:38 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.SJO-YVR

16h 37m1 stop

C$ 650American Airlines

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Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

1:44 p.m. - 1:54 p.m.YVR-SJO

22h 10m2 stops

6:38 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.SJO-YVR

16h 37m1 stop

C$ 656American Airlines

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TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 12/11

7:40 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

11:28 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 406

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 12/11

7:40 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/11

11:28 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

1 stop9h 08m

C$ 408

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 21/11

6:55 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

Nonstop6h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/11

1:15 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 409

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/1

11:55 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

7:50 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 410

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/1

7:55 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

7:50 p.m.-5:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 412

MontrealSan José

YUL - SJO

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 18/11

6:20 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

Nonstop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

8:35 a.m.-8:44 p.m.

2 stops11h 09m

C$ 431

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 29/11

7:05 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/12

12:55 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 440

TorontoSan José

YYZ - SJO

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 29/11

11:10 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/12

8:35 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 451

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

1:44 p.m.-3:01 p.m.

1 stop23h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

6:38 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 650

VancouverSan José

YVR - SJO

YVRSJO

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/1

1:44 p.m.-1:54 p.m.

2 stops22h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

6:38 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 37m

C$ 656

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, June 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$ 537. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of June, then book flights to San José from Canada during September instead. Flights to San José in September, while not as cheap as those in June, still average around C$ 539.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to San José?

Users booking trips to San José from Guatemala City found flights 56% cheaper than the average price of flights to San José. To find the cheapest price to San José from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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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 Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 803. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 1,134. 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$ 553 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$ 1,047.

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$ 690 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$ 647 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	21% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José costs on average just C$ 545 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	61% more expensive	It costs about C$ 1,111 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	336% 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$ 228
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 406
Fastest flight time	5h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to San José from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 228 (Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to San José from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 406 (Toronto Pearson Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to San José from Canada takes 5h 55m (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to San José, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San José

What is there to do in San José when it’s raining?

Users planning a flight to San José during the months of May, June, or July should anticipate rain. There are still things to do in San José even when it's raining, though. Many tourists kill time during rain and storms by going to shopping centres in the area, like Mercado Central.

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 50 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 727 when searching 50 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 465.

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).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San José?

With an average price of C$ 291 per person, Quepos Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to San José. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

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 November 2025, there are 15 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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