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C$ 355 Find Cheap Flights from Calgary to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 766
Overall average: C$ 888
American Airlines
Mon 27/4Wed 6/5
YYC - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 355
Typical prices: C$ 409-C$ 641
Air Canada
Tue 28/4
YYC - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from C$ 766 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Calgary and San José. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 872 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 48m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Calgary to San José (YYC-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary 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 round-trip flight deals from Calgary to San José

Mon, 27 Apr - Wed, 6 May
American Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 1:22 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
30h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 p.m. - 11:43 a.m.
SJO
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YYC
12h 08m
1 stop
C$ 766American Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
American Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 9:36 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
14h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.
SJO
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YYC
22h 09m
1 stop
C$ 786American Airlines
Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
14h 35m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SJO
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YYC
15h 00m
1 stop
C$ 790Air Canada
Sun, 24 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:35 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
14h 35m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.
SJO
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YYC
25h 51m
2 stops
C$ 793Air Canada
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 12 May
American Airlines Logo
6:45 a.m. - 7:07 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
12h 22m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 11:43 a.m.
SJO
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YYC
29h 13m
2 stops
C$ 794American Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Aeromexico Logo
6:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
29h 00m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
7:30 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
SJO
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YYC
23h 20m
1 stop
C$ 796Aeromexico
Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Air Canada Logo
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
25h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SJO
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YYC
15h 00m
1 stop
C$ 797Air Canada
Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Aeromexico Logo
6:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
29h 00m
1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
7:30 a.m. - 6:50 a.m.
SJO
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YYC
23h 20m
1 stop
C$ 801Aeromexico
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Air Canada Logo
7:40 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
24h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SJO
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YYC
15h 00m
1 stop
C$ 803Air Canada
Sun, 19 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
American Airlines Logo
12:45 p.m. - 1:22 p.m.
YYC
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SJO
24h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.
SJO
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YYC
22h 09m
1 stop
C$ 807American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Calgary to San José flights

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 is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary 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 from Calgary to San José is June, where tickets cost C$ 793 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,325 and C$ 1,113 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightC$ 355
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Calgary to San José

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to San José was C$ 355 for a one-way ticket and C$ 766 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to San José are Air Transat and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,077 and an overall rating of 7.7, Air Transat is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 789 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Calgary to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 521 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
7.3Comfort
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We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

4.0 OkayMarcel, Mar 2026
YUL - LIS
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We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

Very good. A lot better experience then I expected for an economy flight.

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Meals were not so good. Snack between the meals was very bad. Like Japan Airlines, they could eliminate the snack and make the second meal much better.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Baggage allowances are terrible and the experience of only being allowed one bag and paying so much to take sporting equipment to a known ski area should be addressed.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

Experience was good. We were delayed in leaving by 15 mins because the flight was waiting on a family that was late in getting to the gate. Food and drink options were as expected. I highly recommend checking in ahead of time using the airline’s app so that it’s quicker to get your luggage tags as soon as you arrive at the terminal. No more waiting in long lines!

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The lead flight attendent was outstanding. We were delayed waiting for a connection and she kept us up-to-date with a great sense of humor. She also made sure a passenger in the back of the plane was sble to get out first to make a connection. She needs to be recognized by your company! She is awesome!

My experience was good with United too But only not so good thing was that at Calgary airport I was not given lounge access despite of flying business. Aspire lounge denied it to me, which was unfair I feel

Very bed experience never want to travel air canada anymore

Was not sent a link to check in online. Tried to check in online using website. Site didn’t work. Called support line, was told it often didn’t work. Went to counter at airport to check bags and get boarding passes. Had to stand in a lineup. They were unable to tell me how much to pay. Had to take a paper to another counter, took a long time to be told what I owed. I fondly remember the days of checking in online, getting my boarding pass digitally, paying for my luggage on line, scanning my passport at the airport to get my luggage tags, and putting my luggage on the conveyor. Easy peasy. Air Canada has really taken a step back in time, and made what was an easy check in experience to one that seemed unduly long and frustrating.

Really out of Air Canada's control due to long delay because of mechanical issues. While doing their best, disappointed by their assumption that all passengers have smart phones. Should have communicated food voucher availability at gate area. Late arrival cost me an extra $51 because public transit was not available, Otherwise, feel Air Canada did their best dealing with their challenges. Will likely continue using them in the future.

They canceled my flight, I had to rent a car, drive 14 hours. They tell to go on line for a refund, but only offer $24 for a $210 flight and you can’t get hold of anybody by phone and no help from staff at the airport.

I wish to travel with Air Canada for my next trip

They were very attentive, polite, professional and great customer service skills.

Business class was not worth the extra charge. Overpriced for slightly larger seat. Nothing special. Small older plane.

Pros: The airplane was new and had in-flight entertainment (tablet behind seats) with new movies instead of watching on personal devices. Cons: the flight time was changed without informing us. When I booked the flight, the time was 13:30pm (also in the email confirmation). However, when I reached the airport, the time was conveniently changed to 14:55pm. When I asked at the counter, they said the flight always took off at this time. The booking was made by Air Canada, but the flight was operated by United.

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