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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:02 am
• Latest: departs at 3:59 pm and lands at 7:01 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Miami:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San José to Miami takes 3h 02m, covering 2,903 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to Miami range from C$ 313 to C$ 621, with an average of C$ 455 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 313 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the C$ 455 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 451 round-trip, compared to C$ 521 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volaris has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San José to Miami flights are:

• Avianca: 98% on time
• Volaris: 94% on time
• American Airlines: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 70–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Miami flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 531 to C$ 1,910. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the San José to Miami route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San José to Miami are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 328, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from San José to Miami usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Miami route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from San José to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 72% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Miami. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 417 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 495, a difference of C$ 78.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Miami. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Avianca

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 14m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Miami is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Bayfront Park, Kaseya Center, and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Miami flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.