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Cheapest return fare
$1,639
Overall average: $2,636
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Wed 29/4Tue 5/5
MEL - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,063
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Wed 29/7
MEL - SJO • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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13:25 - 23:45
MEL
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26h 20m
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00:55 - 12:05
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MEL
43h 10m
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$1,639Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May
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10:00 - 21:35
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SJO
51h 35m
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08:00 - 07:05
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BNE
55h 05m
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$1,764Air Canada
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 27 May
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13:15 - 23:45
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SJO
26h 30m
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00:53 - 11:50
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,773Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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11:35 - 23:33
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27h 58m
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01:03 - 10:40
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BNE
41h 37m
2 stops
$1,793Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May
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10:00 - 21:35
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51h 35m
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08:00 - 07:05
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BNE
55h 05m
2 stops
$1,869Air Canada
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 27 May
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09:10 - 19:07
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25h 57m
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15:08 - 07:05
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SYD
47h 57m
2 stops
$2,078American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:10 - 21:36
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28h 26m
2 stops
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23:35 - 07:05
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SYD
39h 30m
2 stops
$2,079American Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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06:05 - 07:15
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40h 40m
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08:45 - 11:05
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ADL
34h 50m
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$3,055United Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 1 Jun
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06:05 - 07:15
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40h 40m
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08:45 - 11:05
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ADL
34h 50m
2 stops
$3,100United Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
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15:40 - 14:40
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37h 00m
2 stops
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14:08 - 18:35
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38h 27m
2 stops
$3,968Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San José is August, where tickets cost $1,932 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,966 and $2,760 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $1,905.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,063
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to San José based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking San José flights

  • Does San José Airport have any lounges?

    There are two pay-at-the-door lounges available for passengers departing from San José Airport. The Santa Maria VIP Lounge is close to Gate 5 and has a sports bar and newspapers and magazines for entertainment. In the VIP Lounge Costa Rica you can enjoy a sushi restaurant and conference facilities for an entry fee from ₡ 19.275 (A$ 49) for 3h.

  • How can I get to San José from the airport using public transport?

    There is a public bus connection from San José to various places in the city centre, and with tickets for about ₡ 567–1.134 (A$ 1.50–3.00) per ride, it is also the cheapest means to travel. To get to the bus, walk for about 5min from the terminal building to the stop. Buses depart frequently and it takes about 15–30min, depending on traffic, to reach the city centre.

  • Are there any hotels close to San José Airport?

    If you arrive late and need a room to stay for the night, there are various airport hotels to choose from. Big chains like Hilton and Holiday Inn Express have hotels just a few minutes on foot from the main terminal building. There are also hotel shuttles available.

  • Where can I find the car hire centre at San José Airport?

    A car hire gives you the most flexibility during your stay and you can choose from a range of car hire providers at San José Airport. Situated in the Arrivals Hall of the main passenger terminal, just after customs, you find companies like Budget, Economy, and Alamo, among many others.

  • Where are the stopovers on the flight to San José?

    Each airline has a different choice on where to have the stopover, so it depends on how many stops you have and which airline you are flying to San José with. United Airlines has most stopovers on this connection in Houston, and Delta stops at Los Angeles Airport (LAX).

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    The city centre of San José is 14 km from San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San José, called San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO). It can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San José

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San José flight deals.
  • Although there are no direct flights from Australia to San José Juan International Airport (SJO), you can opt for flying with Delta or United Airlines for a one-stop flight. Delta flies with just one stopover from Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne for example, and United Airlines is also an option from Sydney.
  • While the city of San José is conveniently close to the airport with only 30min of driving, many tourists fly to the area for the nearby beaches and national parks. Coastal destinations like Playa Herdurra and Punta Arenas are about 1h 30min from the airport by car and the Irazu Volcano is about 2h by car from the airport.
  • If you feel hunger gnawing at your stomach upon arriving in San José Airport, there is a restaurant and cafeteria called Deli Malinche in the Arrivals Area, close to Gate 10. It has indoor and outdoor seating, sells bottled beverages as well as meals. It is open daily from 5:00 to 20:00. The Café Lavazza on the mezzanine level is open 24/7.
  • There is a 24h car park for both long- and short-term parking just in front of the main terminal building, spread over two levels. Rates lie at approximately ₡ 19.842 (A$ 52) per day and around ₡ 113.384 (A$ 294) per week.
  • Travellers who opt for continuing their journey by cab should note that the official taxis are orange and have a serial number and logo on the side. It is advised to only take these taxis, as they have regulated, metered fares. Nevertheless, ask the approximate price before going to your destination.
  • Travellers should note that San José Airport is a non-smoking airport and there are no smoking areas pre- or post-security. If you need a smoke upon arrival, wait until you have left the airport area to avoid any trouble.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - DOH
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Poor. Crew allowed children to run around and scream and disturb passanger’s seats.

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

We changed our flight because of weather. Unfortunately we were on hold for over an hour, but since we were 5 people who all booked individually, we felt more comfortable doing it with an agent. It all worked out in the end.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

I think we deserve more than 25% refund for losing first class seats when having to reschedule flight due to weather.

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

It was good, seating was a little tight apart from that all was well.

Almost everything it was a “cool” ambiance but we arrived to Toronto so that it’s ok for me

Outgoing flight was cancelled due to labor issue but the airline found be another flight just a few hours later than the initial one.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

The plane seats were very uncomfortable, hardly any padding left and very narrow, Makes a long oversea flight very difficult. The food is served with minimal space so its hard to eat. They really need to have planes with more room for overseas!

There is not enough room for people over 6 feet in the seats for a flight that long. Crew only came by when it was meal/snake time, in the 11 plus hour flight we did not see anyone walk around, on our flight to Japan we did not know where the call button was to ask for water, on the flight back we finally pushed enough buttons to find the call button

The experience with air Canada, was not really good, first they try to charge for the seat again in the counter after being paid in advance, second we have to wait for a hora inside the plane before departure for mechanics problems

Previous flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was late. I had 1 hr 40 min to get to the connecting flight. That was not enough time as I had to take a shuttle bus to change terminal. Then needed to get through security and customs. The airline was announcing my name to board at 9:10. The take off time was scheduled for 9:40 but I was again one of the last to board at about 9:20. Kayak needs to allow more time for these connections

Almost missed boarding, mass line up made me be the last person. Wish the announcement was more loud, didn’t hear what seats or zones were ready. Being last also made finding space for my roller bag. Fortunately the flight attendants made it work!

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