Cheap flights from Quito to San Jose, Costa Rica from $318 UIO → SJO
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $318 with avianca airlines, 5 Dec, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $318, avianca airlines, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $317 found in the last 7 days
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $319 to $321.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$318
5 Dec · avianca airlines
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 3:20 p.m. · 10 h 10 min trip
1 stop · via El Dorado International Airport (BOG) · 6 h connection
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$318 5 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
$317 1 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 37 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $250 to $329.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 19 Nov to 18 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Dec, 3 Dec costs $317: $1 less than the cheapest found recently.
avianca airlines · Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) · 1 stop · found 6 days ago
Every date we hold
39 fares on 10 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $317 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $317 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $318 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $321 | avianca airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Dec | $337 | Copa Airlines | Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $317.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, Copa Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Quito to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Quito to San Jose?
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (37 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $318 | $317 | +10% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $321 | $277 | +11% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $290 | $290 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $298 | $297 | +3% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 5 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Quito to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $318 with avianca airlines, 5 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $317 with avianca airlines, 1 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $319 to $321.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Quito to San Jose?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $317, 1 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Quito to San Jose?
In 37 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Quito to San Jose?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with avianca airlines on 5 Dec, takes 10 h 10 min with 1 stop, including a 6 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Quito to San Jose?
Between 19 Nov and 18 Dec, avianca airlines has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 10 departure dates we hold, and Copa Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work