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Cheap flights from San Diego to San José from $128

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Copa Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 8:21 am
SAN
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SJO
10h 05m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
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SAN
13h 23m1 stop
$294Copa Airlines
mié., ene. 28 - mié., feb. 4
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 4:48 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 30m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
13h 44m1 stop
$299Copa Airlines
dom., mar. 29 - dom., abr. 5
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 12:38 pm
SAN
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SJO
11h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:09 pm
SJO
-
SAN
17h 09m1 stop
$306American Airlines
dom., ene. 25 - mar., feb. 10
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 12:38 pm
SAN
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SJO
11h 53m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:36 pm
SJO
-
SAN
16h 36m2 stops
$310American Airlines
dom., ene. 25 - mar., feb. 10
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:37 pm
SAN
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SJO
12h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 5:53 pm
SJO
-
SAN
10h 58m1 stop
$313United Airlines
mar., abr. 14 - jue., abr. 30
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:30 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:09 pm
SJO
-
SAN
19h 09m1 stop
$326American Airlines
mar., feb. 3 - mié., feb. 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:51 am - 4:10 pm
SAN
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SJO
30h 19m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:46 pm
SJO
-
SAN
23h 01m2 stops
$329Multiple Airlines
vie., ene. 23 - vie., ene. 30
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:30 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:09 pm
SJO
-
SAN
17h 09m1 stop
$330American Airlines
mar., feb. 3 - mié., feb. 11
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 4:47 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 29m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 21m1 stop
$334Copa Airlines
vie., mar. 27 - dom., abr. 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 1:36 pm
SAN
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SJO
44h 07m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 6:51 pm
SJO
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SAN
29h 39m1 stop
$343Multiple Airlines
sáb., ene. 10 - sáb., ene. 17

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Diego to San José flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Jan 28
SAN8:16 pmSan Diego
8h 50m
1 stop
SJO7:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 4
SJO5:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 23m
1 stop
SAN5:13 pmSan Diego
$294
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Copa Airlines
Mar 29
SAN9:18 pmSan Diego
18h 30m
3 stops
SJO4:48 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 12
SJO5:46 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 44m
1 stop
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
$299
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Copa Airlines
Mar 27
SAN9:18 pmSan Diego
18h 29m
1 stop
SJO4:47 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 12
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 21m
1 stop
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
$334
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 23
SAN4:26 pmSan Diego
13h 49m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 28
SJO11:13 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 37m
1 stop
SAN7:50 pmSan Diego
$306
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United Airlines
Jan 18
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
10h 40m
1 stop
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 22
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 58m
2 stops
SAN5:28 pmSan Diego
$310
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United Airlines
Jan 19
SAN10:26 amSan Diego
8h 13m
1 stop
SJO8:39 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 6
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 24m
2 stops
SAN7:54 pmSan Diego
$359
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San José 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 diciembre 11, 2025.
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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 1/28

8:16 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/4

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

dom. 3/29

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 4/5

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$299

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

dom. 1/25

10:45 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

8:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$306

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

dom. 1/25

10:45 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

6:00 am-8:36 pm

2 stops16h 36m

$310

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 4/14

6:20 am-7:37 pm

2 stops12h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/30

7:55 am-5:53 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$313

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 2/3

6:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/11

6:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

vie. 1/23

7:51 am-4:10 pm

2 stops30h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 1/30

10:45 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$329

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 2/3

6:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/11

8:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$330

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

vie. 3/27

9:18 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 4/12

4:09 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$334

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

sáb. 1/10

3:29 pm-1:36 pm

2 stops44h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/17

3:12 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop29h 39m

$343

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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 September to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $401.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San José from San Diego is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $588. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Diego to San José on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $766. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to San José flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San José in the afternoon for as low as $563. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $672.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $528 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 $453 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to San José flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for San Diego to San José flights are approximately 31% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Diego to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

8h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to San José takes 8h 21m
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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  • 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 21m, 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 $279Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,558 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $347Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $353Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,050 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $514Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,253 reviews
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