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Cheap flights from San Diego to San José from $153

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Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:51 pm
SAN
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SJO
17h 51m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:40 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 35m
1 stop
$354Copa Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 5
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6:45 pm - 2:08 pm
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SJO
18h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 11:59 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 50m
1 stop
$366American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 10
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:06 am
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SJO
10h 06m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 20m
1 stop
$378Copa Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29
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10:49 am - 10:39 pm
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SJO
10h 50m
2 stops
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1:25 pm - 11:54 pm
SJO
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SAN
11h 29m
2 stops
$383United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:00 am
SAN
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SJO
11h 00m
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Copa Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 25m
1 stop
$389Copa Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Mon, May 25
American Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 1:08 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:15 am
SJO
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SAN
19h 07m
1 stop
$390American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:07 am
SAN
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SJO
12h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:43 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 13m
2 stops
$395American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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10:05 pm - 11:07 am
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SJO
12h 02m
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GOL Logo
12:10 pm - 8:38 am
SJO
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SAN
21h 28m
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$397GOL
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
Copa Airlines Logo
8:58 pm - 9:58 am
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SJO
12h 00m
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4:08 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 22m
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$398Copa Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
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9:45 pm - 1:08 pm
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SJO
14h 23m
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American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:15 am
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SAN
9h 40m
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$400American Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

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Copa Airlines
Jun 3
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
17h 51m
1 stop
SJO4:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 5
SJO10:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 35m
1 stop
SAN6:40 pmSan Diego
$354
Copa Airlines
May 24
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
10h 06m
1 stop
SJO9:06 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 29
SJO4:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
$378
Copa Airlines
May 20
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
11h 00m
1 stop
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 25
SJO10:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 25m
1 stop
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
$389

American Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

Our best American Airlines deals on San Diego to San José flight tickets
American Airlines
Jun 2
SAN6:45 pmSan Diego
18h 23m
1 stop
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jun 10
SJO2:09 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
$366
American Airlines
Apr 28
SAN10:05 pmSan Diego
14h 03m
1 stop
SJO1:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 12
SJO2:08 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 07m
1 stop
SAN8:15 amSan Diego
$390
American Airlines
Apr 28
SAN10:05 pmSan Diego
12h 02m
1 stop
SJO11:07 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 12
SJO6:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 13m
2 stops
SAN8:43 pmSan Diego
$395

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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 April 3, 2026.
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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 6/3

10:00 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop17h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

10:05 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$354

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 6/2

6:45 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop18h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

2:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$366

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

4:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$378

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 5/27

10:49 am-10:39 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

1:25 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$383
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 5/20

10:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$389

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

10:05 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop14h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

2:08 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 07m

$390

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

10:05 pm-11:07 am

1 stop12h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-8:43 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$395

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 5/2

10:05 pm-11:07 am

1 stop12h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

12:10 pm-8:38 am

2 stops21h 28m

$397

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 8/16

8:58 pm-9:58 am

1 stop12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

4:08 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$398

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:45 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops14h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

11:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$400

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

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 $381.

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 $475 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 $389 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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 April 2026, prices for San Diego to San José flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Diego to San José

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 14m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to San José takes 8h 14m
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 14m, 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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DeltaPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,373 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,578 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,538 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $327Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,553 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $418Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,342 reviews
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