Cheap flights from Miami to San José (MIA–SJO)
United States
Costa Rica
American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador fly Miami to San José (MIA–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 1,800 km (1,120 mi).
- From
- MIA
- Miami
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · LR · Q6 · N3
- Cheapest fare found
- $218 one-way
- Distance
- 1,800 km (1,120 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 2 hours behind
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Miami to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $218 for October 2026 on American Airlines, nonstop. Nonstop from $218.
- Oct ’26$218
- Nov ’26$263
- Dec ’26$269
- Jan ’27$331
- Feb ’27$307
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MIA–SJO
For Miami (MIA) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO), October 2026 had the lowest fare found ($218). Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 2 hours back on landing at SJO.
Miami to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Miami (MIA) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From $218 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on American Airlines, nonstop; nonstop from $218 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MIA–SJO direct?
American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador.
What is the cheapest month to fly MIA–SJO?
October 2026, at $218; the dearest month found was $331.
What is the time difference between Miami and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Miami: a MIA departure at noon is 10:00 local time in SJO.
San José to Miami: the return flight (SJO–MIA)
All 4 airlines also fly SJO–MIA nonstop.
Airlines flying MIA–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MIA time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
 Avianca Costa Rica LR | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
 Volaris Costa Rica Q6 | — | full-service | — | — |
| Volaris El Salvador N3 | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying MIA–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Orlando (MCO) with
Southwest Airlines: 2,380 km (1,480 mi) flown, 32% further than nonstop. - Via Panama City (PTY) with
Copa Airlines: 2,400 km (1,490 mi) flown, 33% further than nonstop.
MIA–SJO route map
More from Miami and San José
Other arrivals in Costa Rica
Also nonstop from MIA, nearest to SJO first (straight-line distance):
- Liberia (LIR) airport guide · 161 km (100 mi) from SJO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- American Airlines route map and destinations
- Avianca Costa Rica route map and destinations
- Volaris Costa Rica route map and destinations
- Volaris El Salvador route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
Miami International Airport
Miami (MIA), Miami. In our data, 61 airlines fly nonstop from MIA to 154 destinations.
View MIA airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs Miami
San José is warmer than Miami in 6 months and cooler in 5; the biggest gap is in February (29°C against 24°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 29°C in Miami.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Miami | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 26° | 25° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and Climate of Miami (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MIA, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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