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$ 524 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José). Users have rated Delta 7.8/10 in over 8,581 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 25 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 1,543 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 8h 57m, respectively.

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11:10 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 537Avianca

Mon, 15 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

10:10 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 541Avianca

Wed, 10 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

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

5h 45mdirect

12:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 40mdirect

C$ 589Air Transat

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

2:50 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 45m1 stop Québec City

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

5h 15mdirect

C$ 593Air Transat

Mon, 25 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

7:40 p.m. - 1:07 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 27m2 stops New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

3:54 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 56m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 593American Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

5:14 p.m. - 1:07 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

3:54 p.m. - 12:32 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 38m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 593American Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 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$ 601Porter Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

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$ 601Porter Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan

8:35 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 05m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:35 a.m. - 10:46 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 11m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 608Air Canada

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

10:45 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 55m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:35 a.m. - 10:46 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

28h 11m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 608Air Canada

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

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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. - 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$ 700United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

5:15 p.m. - 12:21 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 a.m. - 10:04 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

24h 09m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 700United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

9:00 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 35m1 stop Liberia

8:00 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

10h 40m1 stop Liberia

C$ 731Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

5:15 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 35m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

9:25 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

12h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

C$ 732Avianca

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

5:15 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 35m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

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$ 735Avianca

Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

9:10 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 25m1 stop Liberia

11:25 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

7h 30m1 stop Liberia

C$ 760Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

8:00 a.m. - 8:07 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

1:00 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

22h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

C$ 777American Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.YYC Calgary-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:45 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYC Calgary

35h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Edmonton

C$ 806Air Canada

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

1:00 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.YYC Calgary-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:45 a.m. - 6:59 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYC Calgary

11h 14m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 806Air Canada

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

8:00 a.m. - 8:07 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

1:00 p.m. - 11:13 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

C$ 820American Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 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

12:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 40mdirect

C$ 589Air Transat

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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

5h 45mdirect

12:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 40mdirect

C$ 593Air Transat

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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$ 601Porter Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Fri, 22 Jan

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$ 601Porter Airlines

Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

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$ 611Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan

6:40 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 10mdirect

8:20 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5h 35mdirect

C$ 615Air Canada

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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$ 626Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 30mdirect

7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

5h 15mdirect

C$ 636Air Canada

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

7:00 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$ 838Copa Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 7 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$ 954Copa Airlines

Sun, 22 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 15/3

11:10 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/3

9:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 537

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 10/3

10:10 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/3

9:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 541

MontrealSan José

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

YULSJO

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 23/10

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

Nonstop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

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

Nonstop5h 40m

C$ 589

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 25/1

2:50 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/1

1:10 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 593

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/11

7:40 p.m.-1:07 p.m.

2 stops18h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

3:54 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops17h 56m

C$ 593

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 9/11

5:14 p.m.-1:07 p.m.

2 stops20h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

3:54 p.m.-12:32 p.m.

2 stops19h 38m

C$ 593

Quickest round-trip

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 17/1

6:25 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

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

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 601

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 17/1

6:25 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

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

Nonstop5h 15m

C$ 601

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/12

8:35 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

5:35 a.m.-10:46 a.m.

2 stops28h 11m

C$ 608

TorontoSan José

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YYZSJO

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/12

10:45 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

5:35 a.m.-10:46 a.m.

2 stops28h 11m

C$ 608

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, April 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$ 609. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to San José from Canada during November instead. Flights to San José in November, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around C$ 614.

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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 Friday. Travellers who choose to depart for San José on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 712. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around C$ 836. 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$ 813.

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$ 741 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$ 642 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	January	18% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José costs on average just C$ 614 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN JOSÉ FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	20% more expensive	It costs about C$ 897 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	576% 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$ 310
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 537
Fastest flight time	12h 05m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to San José from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 310 (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$ 537 (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to San José from Canada takes 12h 05m (Ottawa 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$ 711 when searching 76 days out. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though, because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as C$ 442.

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 September 2026, there are 11 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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