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Cheap flights from San Diego to Costa Rica from $187

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica departing on 8/28. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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2:20 pm - 8:30 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
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4:35 pm - 9:08 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 33m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl
$426Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13
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2:22 pm - 8:30 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 08m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
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4:35 pm - 9:17 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 42m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl
$426Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:45 pm - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 10:43 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 43m1 stop Miami
$440American Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:25 pm - 12:00 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
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1:00 pm - 9:46 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$445American Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 8
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6:20 am - 6:45 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 25m1 stop Houston Hobby
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1:00 pm - 10:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
$470Southwest
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:20 am - 6:45 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 25m1 stop Houston Hobby
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1:00 pm - 10:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 05m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$474Southwest
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6
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10:00 pm - 9:07 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:55 pm - 5:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$478Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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10:00 pm - 10:58 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:55 pm - 6:29 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$478Copa Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
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8:00 am - 7:37 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:55 am - 5:46 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$490United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:28 pm - 7:15 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 47m1 stop San Francisco
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7:55 am - 5:46 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$490United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

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American Airlines flights from San Diego to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on San Diego to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 4
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 43m
1 stop
SAN10:43 pmSan Diego
$440
American Airlines
Oct 4
SAN9:25 pmSan Diego
13h 35m
2 stops
SJO12:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 8
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 46m
1 stop
SAN9:46 pmSan Diego
$445
American Airlines
Jan 26
SAN10:25 pmSan Diego
11h 47m
1 stop
LIR12:12 pmLiberia
Feb 2
LIR3:17 pmLiberia
19h 11m
1 stop
SAN8:28 amSan Diego
$482

GOL flights from San Diego to Costa Rica

Our best GOL deals on San Diego to Costa Rica flight tickets
GOL
Sep 13
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
13h 48m
1 stop
LIR1:18 pmLiberia
Sep 16
LIR2:47 pmLiberia
19h 27m
2 stops
SAN9:14 amSan Diego
$523
GOL
Nov 26
SAN3:13 pmSan Diego
21h 06m
2 stops
LIR2:19 pmLiberia
Dec 4
LIR1:25 pmLiberia
11h 35m
1 stop
SAN11:00 pmSan Diego
$579
GOL
Sep 8
SAN10:47 pmSan Diego
13h 31m
2 stops
LIR1:18 pmLiberia
Sep 15
LIR2:47 pmLiberia
30h 14m
2 stops
SAN8:01 pmSan Diego
$605

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
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San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 9/4

2:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

4:35 pm-9:08 am

2 stops17h 33m

$426

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 10/4

2:22 pm-8:30 am

2 stops17h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

4:35 pm-9:17 am

2 stops17h 42m

$426

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 10/4

6:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

6:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$440

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 10/4

9:25 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

1:00 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$445

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 9/28

6:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$470

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 9/28

6:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$474

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 11/11

10:00 pm-9:07 am

1 stop9h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

5:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$478

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 9/21

10:00 pm-10:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

5:55 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$478
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San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 10/13

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/20

7:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$490

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 10/7

6:28 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

7:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$490

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from San Diego is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $325, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in October, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to Costa Rica during February average around $434.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $471 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from San Diego for as low as $430 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

7h 34m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Costa Rica takes 7h 34m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Costa Rica.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Costa Rica

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

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Costa Rica are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Costa Rica

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,558 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $310Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,106 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,908 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,220 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $450Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,273 reviews
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