On this page, you can book flights from San Juan to San Jose. The flight on this route covers a distance of 2,159 km, with a frequency of approximately two departures per week.
The main carrier for this route is Avianca (AV). Ticket prices are constantly changing, so we recommend using the price dynamics chart and calendar to find the best deals. To plan your route in advance, check out the sections on getting to the airport in San Juan and leaving the airport in San Jose.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San Juan — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $185 in y, and the most expensive are around $255 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San Juan → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $383 | high | May | $287 | low | Sep | $271 | low |
| Feb | $367 | high | Jun | $303 | medium | Oct | $271 | low |
| Mar | $367 | high | Jul | $351 | high | Nov | $319 | medium |
| Apr | $335 | medium | Aug | $319 | medium | Dec | $399 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Weather conditions in San Jose are characterized by stability; however, the most comfortable temperatures, reaching up to 25.2°C, are seen in March and April. October is considered the rainiest month with the highest precipitation, which should be taken into account when planning your trip.
According to current data, flight prices in June start $255. Prices can increase significantly during peak demand periods and holidays, so we recommend tracking price changes on the interactive chart.
For a balance between weather and budget, the period from January to March is a great choice when dry weather prevails. In October and November, flights may be cheaper, but this time coincides with the peak of the rainy season in Costa Rica.
Flights between San Juan and San Jose are operated by Avianca (AV), providing regular service on this route. Connecting flights are most common on this route, with an overall frequency of about two departures weekly. A detailed daily schedule and available route options are presented in the list below.
Flights San Juan — San José depart from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 2,159 km. A direct flight takes approximately 2.5–3 hours; however, connecting options are more common on this route, with total travel time depending on layover duration at the transit airport.
The main carrier operating regular flights from San Juan to San Jose is Avianca (AV).
Flights arrive at San Jose International Airport (SJO), which is the main air hub of Costa Rica.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on flight occupancy. You can find the current minimum prices for upcoming dates in the low-price calendar on this page; we recommend booking seats at least a month before your trip.
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