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$ 683 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José). Users have rated Delta 7.8/10 in over 8,518 reviews on momondo.

Copa Airlines Flights to San José

Copa Airlines flights to San José can start from as low as C$ 195 (round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 44 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 1,554 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 11h, respectively.

C$ 312 Cheap Flights to San José in 2026

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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$ 554Air Transat

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

10:20 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:45 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

17h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 563Avianca

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

10:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 563Avianca

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

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$ 585Air Transat

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

2:15 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:55 p.m. - 3:17 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

14h 22m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Halifax Intl

C$ 605Porter Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

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

6h 10mdirect

8:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 615Air Canada

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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$ 615Air Canada

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

2:15 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:55 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

17h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Edmonton

C$ 620Porter Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

2:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 638Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

2:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:00 p.m. - 7:21 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 21m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 649Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

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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

5:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

8h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 670Avianca

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

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

5:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

8h 10m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 671Avianca

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

4:35 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 45mdirect

7:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 55mdirect

C$ 758Air Canada

Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

4:35 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 45mdirect

7:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 55mdirect

C$ 762Air Canada

Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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$ 765Air Transat

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

9:00 p.m. - 12:21 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 a.m. - 9:19 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

23h 24m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

C$ 786United Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

6:05 a.m. - 8:19 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 14m1 stop Newark

1:25 p.m. - 5:16 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

25h 51m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 787United Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

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

5:25 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

14h 31m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 815Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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$ 826Air Transat

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 28 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. - 9:56 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 21m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 914Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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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$ 554Air Transat

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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$ 585Air Transat

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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$ 615Air Canada

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

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$ 615Air Canada

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 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$ 658Porter Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

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$ 669Porter Airlines

Sun, 14 Feb - Mon, 22 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$ 671Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Wed, 23 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$ 680Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 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$ 771Avianca

Wed, 13 Jan - Sat, 23 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$ 962Avianca

Fri, 22 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 4/9

6:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

11:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 554

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

10:20 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

1:45 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 562

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 14/11

10:20 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

9:45 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 562

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 4/9

6:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

11:25 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 585

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 17/1

2:15 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

11:55 p.m.-3:17 p.m.

2 stops14h 22m

C$ 605

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 6/11

6:40 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

8:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 615

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 6/11

6:40 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

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

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 615

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 2/12

2:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

11:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops17h 50m

C$ 620

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 14/9

2:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

1:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop12h 40m

C$ 638

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 14/9

2:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

4:00 p.m.-7:21 p.m.

2 stops25h 21m

C$ 649

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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$ 586. 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$ 605.

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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$ 697. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 822. 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$ 487 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$ 787.

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$ 717 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$ 634 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	23% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José costs on average just C$ 556 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	28% more expensive	It costs about C$ 918 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	589% 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$ 312
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 516
Fastest flight time	5h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to San José from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 312 (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 5 days is C$ 516 (Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to San José from Canada takes 5h 45m (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to San José, with a 8% 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$ 702 when searching 76 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 438.

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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