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$ 690 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José). Users have rated Delta 7.8/10 in over 8,497 reviews on momondo.

Copa Airlines Flights to San José

Copa Airlines flights to San José can start from as low as C$ 198 (round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, found in the last 72 hours). Over 55 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 1,563 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 10h 12m, respectively.

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10:05 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

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

C$ 518Avianca

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

10:05 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:05 a.m. - 7:26 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 21m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 518Avianca

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 29 Apr

8:35 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:03 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12h 37m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

C$ 559Copa Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

8:35 a.m. - 8:19 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:05 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

C$ 573Copa Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

9:40 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YQB Québec City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5:00 a.m. - 11:16 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YQB Québec City

17h 16m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 574Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:10 a.m. - 6:52 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

9h 42m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 581Air Canada

Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 23 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$ 581Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 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$ 583Air Transat

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 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$ 587Air Transat

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

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

25h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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

5h 15mdirect

C$ 665Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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5:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 612Avianca

Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

6:25 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

32h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 726United Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 4 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$ 753Air Transat

Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 31 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

4:00 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

30h 35m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

C$ 754Avianca

Fri, 14 Aug - Sat, 22 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$ 766Air Transat

Fri, 14 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

1:25 p.m. - 3:46 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 21m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 797United Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

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

5h 45mdirect

5:55 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

28h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

C$ 836Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 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

4:20 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

37h 10m2 stops Cancun Mexico City Benito Juarez

C$ 870Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

4:15 p.m. - 7:52 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 37m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

7:00 a.m. - 2:44 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

29h 44m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 1,116American Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

4:15 p.m. - 7:52 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 37m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

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$ 1,116American Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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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$ 581Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 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$ 583Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 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$ 583Air Transat

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 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$ 587Air Transat

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

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$ 716Porter Airlines

Wed, 16 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

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

5h 30mdirect

1:10 a.m. - 7:25 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 716Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Thu, 4 Mar

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$ 718Porter Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

4:35 p.m. - 8:20 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$ 725Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

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$ 762Copa Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

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$ 963Copa Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 22/11

10:05 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

5:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops12h 45m

C$ 518

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

10:05 a.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/4

5:05 a.m.-7:26 p.m.

2 stops12h 21m

C$ 518

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 7/9

8:35 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop24h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

10:03 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop12h 37m

C$ 559

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 4/9

8:35 a.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop25h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

12:05 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 573

Québec CitySan José

YQB Québec City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YQBSJO

Québec City

Sun 24/1

9:40 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/2

5:00 a.m.-11:16 p.m.

2 stops17h 16m

C$ 574

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/9

3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

7:10 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 42m

C$ 581

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 1/11

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

Nonstop6h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

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

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 581

Quickest round-trip

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 28/8

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

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

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

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 583

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 28/8

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

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

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

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 587

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/11

11:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

11:55 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 665

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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$ 587. 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$ 705. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around C$ 841. 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$ 492 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$ 791.

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$ 723 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$ 609 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$ 569 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	27% more expensive	It costs about C$ 921 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$ 280
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 518
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$ 280 (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$ 518 (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 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$ 707 when searching 76 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 443.

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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