Cheap flights from MSP to SJO (Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from MSP to SJO starting at $157 One Way, $440 Round Trip

Prices starting at $440 for return flights and $157 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
MSP
Minneapolis
SJO
San José
$440 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Minneapolis to San José, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $440 found 6 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
MSP
Minneapolis
SJO
San José
$482 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$482
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Minneapolis to San José, returning Tue, May 19, priced at $482 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 18
MSP
Minneapolis
SJO
San José
$492 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$492
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Minneapolis to San José, returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $492 found 5 days ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Fri, Jan 30
MSP
Minneapolis
SJO
San José
$541 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$541
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Minneapolis to San José, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $541 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
MSP
Minneapolis
SJO
San José
$621 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$621
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Minneapolis to San José, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $621 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$134 total
per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,360 reviews)
Very courteous and efficient check in. Front desk clerk was responsive and friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$134 total
per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, great location. Free airport shuttle

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
The price is $124 total per night from Dec 7 to Dec 8
$124 total
per night
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,352 reviews)
Clean room, very friendly staff, close proximity to the airport with a shuttle that runs every 30 min. Super convenient for us as we only stayed there during a layover flying home from Guatemala. I highly recommend

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$118 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$134 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,360 reviews)
Very courteous and efficient check in. Front desk clerk was responsive and friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$83 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,827 reviews)
I didn't like that my bed was up a flight of stairs but everythign esle was great, especially the breakfast buffet. Authentic and hearty!

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$149 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,779 reviews)
Fantastic stay at the Barceló. Clean rooms, friendly staff and nice amenities.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Barceló San José
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$134 total
per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, great location. Free airport shuttle

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$149 total
per night
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,779 reviews)
Fantastic stay at the Barceló. Clean rooms, friendly staff and nice amenities.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
$116 total
per night
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
We appreciated the location to the airport and convenience with the airport shuttle! We enjoyed the on site restaurant and also the proximity to the grocery store across the street. We enjoyed the sitting areas near the pool which were great for our family to play some cards outside of the room.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$51 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$58 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (687 reviews)
The room was very comfortable and clean. The girl in from desk is very nice and professional. The rest of the staff helpful, I feel like I’m part of the family in this place.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
This is our “go to” hotel when we go to the San Jose area. They’re like a 2nd family now. Any issues I might have with the room are addressed in a timely manner. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful. We feel safe there.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
This is our “go to” hotel when we go to the San Jose area. They’re like a 2nd family now. Any issues I might have with the room are addressed in a timely manner. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful. We feel safe there.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$116 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$132 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

MSP to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
MSP Address & GPS
Address:
6040 28th Avenue South
Minneapolis MN, 55450
United States
IATA Code:
MSP
Longitude:
-93.210922
Latitude:
44.883016
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
You're going to need to swap planes if you're wanting to fly from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport. A range of airlines service this route with just one stopover, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from MSP to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
From Minneapolis - St. Paul, the thrilling sights and sounds of San José are around 8 hours and 16 minutes away. Make sure you choose your favorite seat, or perhaps even one with a little more legroom, and travel to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from MSP to SJO?
From MSP to SJO, you'll be in your seat for around 8 hours and 21 minutes. Settle in, order a glass of wine and take out your noise-canceling headphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
At the moment, you can't fly nonstop from MSP to SJO. However, you will be able to book a flight with one or more stops. There's always a positive side — use the time to stretch your tired legs or go in search of a nice meal!

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