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7:00 am - 8:35 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
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7:45 pm - 12:54 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
19h 09m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$432Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20
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7:00 am - 8:35 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
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3:10 pm - 12:54 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
23h 44m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$432Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29
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10:46 pm - 1:57 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 11:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
18h 25m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl
$445American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:45 pm - 1:57 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 11:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
18h 25m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl
$445American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30
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10:30 pm - 8:19 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:03 am - 6:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$468Copa Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
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10:30 pm - 1:52 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:55 pm - 6:27 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$482Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
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10:00 am - 8:39 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 pm - 9:53 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$484United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27
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6:30 am - 8:39 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:25 pm - 9:53 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$489United Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27
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7:45 pm - 12:20 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby
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2:15 pm - 10:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
$500Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:55 pm - 1:45 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston Hobby
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2:45 pm - 10:00 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 15m1 stop Houston Hobby
$500Southwest
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 24

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GOL
Oct 23
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 46m
1 stop
SAN10:46 pmSan Diego
$522
GOL
Sep 24
SAN1:50 pmSan Diego
21h 09m
2 stops
SJO11:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 1
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 17m
2 stops
SAN9:14 amSan Diego
$526
GOL
Oct 23
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 46m
1 stop
SAN10:46 pmSan Diego
$527

American Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on San Diego to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 19
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 26
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 46m
1 stop
SAN9:46 pmSan Diego
$494
American Airlines
Oct 25
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 15m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 2
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 37m
1 stop
SAN2:23 pmSan Diego
$495
American Airlines
Nov 11
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
14h 09m
2 stops
SJO2:49 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 17
SJO3:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 54m
1 stop
SAN10:48 amSan Diego
$498

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SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 1/13

7:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/20

7:45 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$432

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/29

3:10 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$432

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 9/20

10:46 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops14h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$445

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 9/20

6:45 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-11:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$445

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 10/14

10:30 pm-8:19 am

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/22

10:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$468

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 10/22

10:30 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop14h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/28

5:55 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop25h 32m

$482
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San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 1/19

10:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/27

2:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$484

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 1/19

6:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/27

2:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$489

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 11/11

7:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops14h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/19

2:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$500

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 1/17

7:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/24

2:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$500

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and San José?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $418 to $662.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $432.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $311. If you don’t want to visit San José in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $389.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around $482 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from San Diego for as low as $430 on momondo.

How have San Diego to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for San Diego to San José flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to San José

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Best Price Found

$186

Fastest flight time

8h 49m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San José from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $186. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $432.
The fastest flight from San Diego to San José takes 8h 49m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to San José. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to San José.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to San José

  • How far is San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Diego and San José Juan Santamaria Intl is about 2625.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 8h 49m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to San José?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to San José

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,552 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,124 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $316Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,993 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,204 reviews
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GOLPriceFrom $450Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,282 reviews
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