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Among airlines operating Miami to San José flights:

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

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

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

• American Airlines
• Avianca

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• GOL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £202 return via Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA), compared with £257 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£74 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 79% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Miami to San José route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £250 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £263, a difference of £13. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Miami to San José route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Miami to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Barrio Amón and Children's Museum. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 13:15
• Latest: departs at 19:19 and lands at 22:19.

The flight takes about 3h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £259. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Miami to San José takes 3h 00m, covering 1,121 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £299 to £1,316. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Miami to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £282, which is 131% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Avianca: 94% on time
• Volaris: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 80% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 26m, compared to 5h 32m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 6h 12m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Return flights from Miami to San José range from £199 to £333, with an average of £259 over the past 12 months. Anything below £199 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Miami to San José flights:

• • American Airlines
• • British Airways
• • JetBlue