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Find cheap flights from Calgary to San José from C$ 325

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3:25 p.m. - 7:37 p.m.YYC-SJO
28h 12m2 stops
5:30 a.m. - 10:43 p.m.SJO-YYC
17h 13m2 stops
C$ 585United Airlines
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Sun, 9 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
3:25 p.m. - 7:37 p.m.YYC-SJO
28h 12m2 stops
5:30 a.m. - 9:43 p.m.SJO-YYC
16h 13m2 stops
C$ 602United Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
12:30 p.m. - 12:07 a.m.YYC-SJO
11h 37m2 stops
5:10 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.SJO-YYC
16h 15m3 stops
C$ 674
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Tue, 20 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug
12:30 p.m. - 12:07 a.m.YYC-SJO
11h 37m2 stops
5:10 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.SJO-YYC
16h 30m3 stops
C$ 675
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Tue, 20 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug
12:40 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.YYC-SJO
9h 55m1 stop
11:59 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.SJO-YYC
21h 51m1 stop
C$ 770American Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
6:00 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.YYC-SJO
14h 50m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 10:49 p.m.SJO-YYC
38h 34m2 stops
C$ 804Air Canada
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Tue, 1 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
12:30 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.YYC-SJO
11h 23m1 stop
1:13 p.m. - 9:43 a.m.SJO-YYC
20h 30m2 stops
C$ 813Delta
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Sun, 8 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
1:00 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.YYC-SJO
19h 50m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 10:49 p.m.SJO-YYC
38h 34m2 stops
C$ 833Air Canada
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Fri, 4 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
6:45 a.m. - 1:21 p.m.YYC-SJO
30h 36m1 stop
12:53 p.m. - 9:28 p.m.SJO-YYC
32h 35m2 stops
C$ 845American Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Wed, 16 Oct
12:30 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.YYC-SJO
11h 23m1 stop
1:13 p.m. - 11:34 a.m.SJO-YYC
22h 21m1 stop
C$ 912Delta
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Sun, 8 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep

Flights from Calgary to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to San José?

The average price of all flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Calgary to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Calgary, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province, 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 from Calgary to San José, San José Province is September, where tickets cost C$ 860 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,296 and C$ 1,281 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Calgary to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Calgary to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Calgary to San José found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for C$ 401. United Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from C$ 585 and American Airlines from C$ 770.

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May

High season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 325
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Calgary to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary 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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FAQs for booking flights from Calgary to San José

  • How do I get to downtown San José from San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport?

    You’ll find different transportation options from SJO to downtown San José. Multiple buses pick up passengers at the airport bus stand every 15 minutes. If you are headed to one of the beaches from the airport, you can take a bus to downtown San José, where you’ll find a connecting bus to your preferred beach destination.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from Calgary to San Jose?

    Major providers on the Calgary to San Jose route have the same carry-on policy for their Economy Class cabins, allowing passengers to bring 1 item of hand baggage and 1 personal item. The dimensions and weight requirements slightly differ. Some airlines have a special hand baggage allowance for parents with infants. Consider upgrading your ticket if you wish to bring more carry-on luggage.

  • What assistance does Calgary International Airport offer travellers with limited mobility?

    YYC is accessible to elderly passengers and travellers with reduced mobility or different types of impairment. The airport has digital screens at check-in, an accessible website, baggage assistance, guiding arm or voice service, hearing loops, wheelchair and mobility assistance upon request, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program for travellers with hidden disabilities.

  • Which other Costa Rican cities can I fly to from San Jose?

    If you wish to extend your trip from San Jose or explore other cities in Costa Rica, you can fly to Limon, Liberia, Quepos, Puerto Jimenez, and Tamarindo. You’ll find domestic flights from SJO to different airports in these cities. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to San José, San José Province was C$ 238 for a one-way ticket and C$ 428 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Calgary to San José?

    Calgary airport is called Calgary and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Calgary to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Calgary to San José?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Calgary and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Calgary?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Calgary to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Calgary to San José, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to San José are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 963 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 866 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary 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 from Calgary to San José.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary 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 to Calgary with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary 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 from Calgary up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Calgary to San José

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a hub for different airlines with domestic and international flights. It is a primary hub and headquarters for WestJet, a Canadian low-cost carrier. Flights from Calgary to San Jose are mainly operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Aeroméxico, and Avianca Airlines.
  • You’ll find flights with one or more stops from YYC to San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. Common layover cities for one-stop flights on this route include Cancún (CUN), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Washington (IAD), and Montreal (YUL). The layover airport will depend on the airline and flight route.
  • On average, the round-trip emissions per passenger on flights from Calgary to San Jose is around 1900 kg. Consider booking eco-friendly airlines like WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines, which have implemented sustainable practices to lower carbon emissions in their operations.
  • Aspire Lounge (International) in the International Terminal of the Calgary airport is accessible to different passengers, regardless of travel class. One-time travellers can pay at the door and enjoy different services and amenities, including showers, comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, and a board menu. The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and WestJet Elevation Lounge are other options accessible through a lounge membership program.
  • If you are looking for hotels near San Jose Juan Santamaría International Airport, you have multiple options with free airport shuttles. You can check into Hampton Inn & Suites, around 1 km from the airport, or Holiday Inn Express, approximately 1.4 km from the airport. Courtyard San Jose Airport Alajuela is another option, around 2 km from SJO.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Calgary to San José

 
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8.0
WestJet EncoreOverall score based on 47 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.5Boarding
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Great flight, comfort, and staff. Prefer tv in back of seat but watching on phone will do

10.0 ExcellentDarren, May 2023YYZ - LAX
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Great flight, comfort, and staff. Prefer tv in back of seat but watching on phone will do

Pros: "Friendly staff and the support they offered to my mother who needed a wheelchair."
Cons: "I would have liked to have had WestJet internet and entertainment access. It was not offered on our flight from Toronto to Fredericton."
Pros: "The fact that military personnel and retired military personnel and their spouse can check in luggage for free. The check in crew was also very courteous."
Pros: "It ran on time. The pilot landed the plane without a big jolt. We could board and deplane using 2 exits."
Cons: "Seat space"
Pros: "Rotten stuff cancels out the good doesn't it. Be great if you could take some courses from Stephen Covey as you are missing some skills sets in hospitality. And stop being so cheap with the 3rd rate old old movies!"
Cons: "I did not appreciate having the second row to the last on my 2nd plane coming back - I only had a turn around time of 20 minutes to catch my third Westjet flight. When we asked if the plane would wait for us - your crew just laughed in our faces."
Pros: "Great, friendly crew in this scenic trip across to Victoria. Nice new aircraft operating this route."
Pros: "Cheerfulness of WestJet employees."
Cons: "Seat comfort; seats hard. Person next to me average size but still spilled into my seat with “man-spreading” and shoulders."
Pros: "Efficient crew and reasonable seating"
Cons: "Need more legroom or a device to fold passenger legs for the flight duration..."
Pros: "Crew was good. Seats need to be updated and are confining. I appreciated being able to disembark through front and rear door."
Cons: "More space between the seats."
Pros: "the crew was very polite but the flight was too short to have a meal"
Cons: "delayed embarking"

We enjoyed that we boarded and took off on time. We didn’t like that our connection flight was a twenty minute walk through the airport with only one hour in between flights.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

Two flights,both poor. No entertainment. Cramped and uncomfortable seats, little space, the rest was OK. Staff were acceptable good.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

No nice at all, delayed and I lost the connection over xmas

It was my second AA flight in a week where there was no air movement. Initially, I just thought it was me however, as we were getting off the airplane, several individuals were commenting on how stuffy and hot the cabin was on the flight. This was the second flight in a week that was like this - very odd

Had an hour delay due to mechanical/safety; so we missed our connection in Dallas. Got home later than planned but safely and that is appreciated.

less delays; there was an hour+ delay on both flights. self serve check in kiosks weren't available for British Airways flights

The flight was delayed multiple times. I had to buy a new tickets (4 tickets) for my family for a total of $5200 cnd And missed thanks giving with our family. Very very poor and disappointing service.

It was Japan Airlines that was excellent. I don’t know why it shows American Airlines.

They were delayed. Told us we wouldn’t make our flight AND Lost our luggage. Still no word from them! And no easy way to talk to a human about where our luggage is.

It was overall above average experience. If there is only one thing i could complain about was the lack of wifi availability on my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco

Not much food available, not able to choose seats to be near each other, tv did not work

I think Air Canada is the only airline I've flown where they don't give you at least a free cookie.

All but one of four were on time. One was delayed for an hour

Got the email to check in but when I tried to check in it said "cannot connect to server", so checked in at the desk.

It took 5 hour to get a crew to D Ice the plan. We had to sit on the runway for 5 hrs. in Calgary. It snows most of the winter. No proactive plan. In addition, after 3 calls to customer service they couldn't figure out how to have my wife and myself sit together on her birthday weekend. Everybody kept passing the buck. No decision from customer service, luggage drop off or check in team. The experience was a complete mess! I don't think we'll ever fly on this airline again.

my flight from Toronto to Chicago was horrible. we tried to land 3 times, couldn't. they went to Milwaukee & sat on the plane/runway for another 1.5 hours. then they flew us back to Toronto. we had to stay overnight. the communication was bad. just told us to wait for an email update. no credit, no voucher for my additional night in a hotel. nothing. I will not fly air Canada again.

The wifi I paid for did not work. The seats are tight.

The seats werr comfortable Would like a better snack that a tiny bag of pretzels

There were no free snacks…little pretzel bag or cookies like we had on our flight out.

Flight bumpy but good. 1 hr 20 mins for luggage not so good.

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

Entertainment catalog certainly needs an upgrade to include better and latest content. Food was not good at all - they need to cook something edible. Five starts to the crew and on tim performance of British airways though!!

Overall good, but the fact that there was no WiFi was a big deal for me. I am not used to having no WiFi during long flights. I always fly Delta-KLM and they never have had an issue with WiFi.

My selected seat ending up being very uncomfortable both major flights. SFO to London and back. Seat arms did not go up so it was not like suggest by BA staff. On return flight my seat had a life raft barrier in front off me and large man beside me.

Economy seating has been dumbed diwn so far that it is uncomfortable for an average adult. Too small, too cramped, no room to move, and hard as a rock.

The flight was fine. Unfortunately, the seat entertainment (movie/TV/game options) was malfunctioning for some reason, so movies weren't an option on that flight. On the flight to my destination, it was working all right, but I never used it because I couldn't figure out how to make it work. It would be helpful to have better instructions for those of us who aren't too skilled at such things. Other than that, no problems. The crew were courteous, the food was decent, and they got us where we were going on time, or even a bit early. I would use them again.

It was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had , it was a nightmare ,the seats were narrow and I was very cramped, the food was awful, there was over weight person seating next to me or should I say seating on my lap.Most of her was overflowing onto my seat .For 6 hours I endured this gulag like conditions. I will never ever book any flight with British Airlines

The flight was delayed for 7 hours. We missed the connection flight to India. The alternate option was > 17 hours just in lay-overs. So it was awful.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Calgary to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
29/8Thu
3 stops
21h 00mYYC-SJO
C$ 325
13/9Fri
2 stops
23h 02mYYC-SJO
C$ 332
29/8Thu
2 stops
13h 15mYYC-SJO
C$ 373
9/8Fri
2 stops
35h 07mYYC-SJO
C$ 386
1/7Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 38mYYC-SJO
C$ 401
1/7Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 33mYYC-SJO
C$ 406
9/9Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
25h 10mYYC-SJO
C$ 424
8/9Sun
1 stopDelta
11h 23mYYC-SJO
C$ 448
22/5Wed
1 stopAir Canada
19h 50mYYC-SJO
C$ 451
28/8Wed
1 stopDelta
11h 23mYYC-SJO
C$ 529

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Last minute flights from Calgary to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Calgary to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
28h 26mYYC-SJO
18/5Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 00mSJO-YYC
C$ 781
16/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 38mYYC-SJO
24/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 13mSJO-YYC
C$ 833
15/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 31mYYC-SJO
23/5Thu
multi-stop
27h 44mSJO-YYC
C$ 882
15/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 31mYYC-SJO
20/5Mon
multi-stop
18h 59mSJO-YYC
C$ 890
15/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 31mYYC-SJO
21/5Tue
multi-stop
25h 45mSJO-YYC
C$ 895
15/5Wed
multi-stop
20h 31mYYC-SJO
22/5Wed
multi-stop
38h 00mSJO-YYC
C$ 908
14/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 44mYYC-SJO
22/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 50mSJO-YYC
C$ 923
14/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 44mYYC-SJO
23/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 50mSJO-YYC
C$ 1,027
14/5Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 00mYYC-SJO
21/5Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
22h 44mSJO-YYC
C$ 1,258
16/5Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 00mYYC-SJO
21/5Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
22h 44mSJO-YYC
C$ 1,323

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Calgary - San José Flights

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Calgary (undefined)Canada

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Calgary

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