International route
Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Jose
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 1,634 miles, 3h 45m nonstop.
ATL to SJO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,634 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLNKF93 airlinesDelta, Spirit, Frontier
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindSan Jose vs Atlanta
Atlanta to San Jose
Round trips from $164
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Nov 10.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Atlanta to San Jose
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNB62 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Delta, Spirit and Frontier all fly ATL to SJO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $164; September 2026 is the most expensive at $191 and up, a difference of $27 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- San Jose is 2 hours behind Atlanta. A morning departure lands in San Jose with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Atlanta to San JoseAtlanta to San Jose: common questions
How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJO) takes about 3h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,634 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to SJO?
Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJO), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, MCO and MTY.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Jose?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJO), starting at $164 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Atlanta to San Jose flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Atlanta. ATL is on America/New York time and SJO on America/Costa Rica time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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