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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $525. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$497 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.
San Jose.$524 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.
San Jose.$524 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.
San Jose.$524 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.
San Jose.$525 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.
San Jose.$532 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $532, select.
San Jose.$547 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $547, select.
San Jose.$585 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
San Jose.$592 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
San Jose.$632 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.
San Jose.$650 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Fri, 14 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.
San Jose.$650 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.
San Jose.$660 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $660, select.
San Jose.$725 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
San Jose.$877 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $877, select.
San Jose.$915 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $915, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from $632
Sep
from $525
Oct
from $524
Nov
from $547
Dec
from $650
Jan
from $524
Feb
from $592
Mar
from $585
Apr
from $1,690
May
from $650
Jun
from $915
Jul
from $1,266

Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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Phoenix to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $498. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one or more stops from $497.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Friday, 30 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour ahead of Phoenix.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PHX to SJO flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHX and SJO:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

    • Houston Hobby Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

  • $217 is the best price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Return flights start at $498. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHX to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHX to SJO.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.

Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

  • 80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PHX.

  • Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PHX:

Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

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