How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

On average, it takes 8h 45m to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego if you fly out of San José (the most popular airport in Costa Rica) and into San Diego (the most popular airport in San Diego). If you’re flying out of Liberia and into San Diego, then the flight time is around 9h 04m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Costa Rica to San Diego?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Costa Rica to San Diego

What airlines fly to San Diego?

United Airlines, Copa Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Costa Rica according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:15 pm - 11:39 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 24m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:44 am - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$407Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 3

2:46 pm - 8:26 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:31 pm - 1:46 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$441American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:20 am - 7:09 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

14h 49m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

10:40 pm - 1:46 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$445American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:20 am - 9:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

17h 30m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

10:20 pm - 1:07 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$445American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

5:55 pm - 6:30 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 35m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:30 pm - 8:19 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$486Copa Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

3:59 am - 5:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

15h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:30 pm - 9:07 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 37m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$486Copa Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

1:15 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

18h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31

8:45 am - 5:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:41 pm - 8:32 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 51m1 stop San Francisco

$489United Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 2

4:15 pm - 2:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 03m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl

9:00 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

$496Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 2

1:30 pm - 7:55 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 25m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:45 pm - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby

$502Southwest

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8

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1:14 pm - 11:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 11:54 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$676JetBlue

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12

1:14 pm - 11:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 11:54 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$676JetBlue

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

5:55 pm - 6:29 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:30 pm - 9:48 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$735Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

6:17 pm - 5:26 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 09m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 8:19 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$746Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

6:17 pm - 5:26 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 09m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 8:19 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$816Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

9:30 am - 10:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

14h 25m2 stops Orlando Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:30 am - 6:45 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 15m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Houston Hobby

$893Southwest

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

2:53 pm - 11:32 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 39m1 stop Miami

10:45 pm - 12:03 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 18m1 stop Miami

$921American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

7:55 am - 3:54 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 59m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

3:56 pm - 7:15 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 19m1 stop San Francisco

$970United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

6:00 am - 10:49 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

17h 49m1 stop Miami

10:30 pm - 11:59 amSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 29m1 stop Miami

$1,178American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

7:55 am - 6:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego

35h 40m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl San Francisco

3:56 pm - 12:21 pmSAN San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,237United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

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Copa Airlines

Oct 7

SJO4:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 22m

1 stop

SAN6:30 pmSan Diego

Oct 12

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

8h 49m

1 stop

SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$486

Copa Airlines

Nov 19

SJO5:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

Nov 25

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

10h 29m

1 stop

SJO10:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$530

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Oct 10

SJO5:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

SAN6:30 pmSan Diego

Oct 14

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

8h 49m

1 stop

SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$574

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Oct 30

SJO8:40 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 57m

1 stop

SAN8:37 pmSan Diego

Nov 8

SAN7:41 pmSan Diego

10h 51m

1 stop

SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$489

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Nov 19

SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 39m

2 stops

SAN8:24 pmSan Diego

Nov 27

SAN2:30 pmSan Diego

18h 55m

2 stops

SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$493

United Airlines

Oct 26

SJO11:35 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 51m

1 stop

SAN9:26 pmSan Diego

Oct 30

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

16h 40m

2 stops

SJO10:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Wed 2/17

4:15 pm-11:39 am

2 stops21h 24m

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10:44 am-8:35 am

2 stops19h 51m

$407

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$441

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10:40 pm-1:46 pm

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$445

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2 stops17h 30m

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10:20 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$445

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

5:55 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Diego

Wed 10/14

10:30 pm-8:19 am

1 stop8h 49m

$486

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/20

3:59 am-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 16m

San Diego

Sat 11/28

10:30 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$486

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/18

1:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Diego

Sun 1/31

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$489

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

8:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 05m

San Diego

Tue 2/2

7:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 51m

$489

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/20

4:15 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops24h 03m

San Diego

Tue 2/2

9:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

$496

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

1:30 pm-7:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

San Diego

Sun 11/8

8:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$502

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of February, then departing from Costa Rica during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $359.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Costa Rica when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $428 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Costa Rica for as low as $337 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$238
Fastest flight time	8h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri
Airports in San Diego	1 airport

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Costa Rica in the past 72 hours is $238. The best round-trip flight deal from Costa Rica to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $407.

The fastest flight from Costa Rica to San Diego takes 8h 45m

Direct flights go from Costa Rica to San Diego on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport in San Diego. From Costa Rica there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Costa Rica to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,552 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,045 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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