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Cheap flights from San Diego to San José from $137

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Copa Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 10:00 amSAN-SJO
11h 44m1 stop
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4:09 am - 5:13 pmSJO-SAN
15h 04m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
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9:16 pm - 4:52 pmSAN-SJO
18h 36m3 stops
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8:11 am - 6:10 pmSJO-SAN
10h 59m1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
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Sun, Apr 26 - Sun, May 3
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 11:43 pmSAN-SJO
14h 33m1 stop
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6:38 am - 3:57 pmSJO-SAN
11h 19m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 1:54 pmSAN-SJO
13h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 8:41 pmSJO-SAN
15h 32m2 stops
$310American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:16 pmSAN-SJO
8h 16m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:28 pmSJO-SAN
12h 58m2 stops
$333United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
4:04 pm - 7:00 amSAN-SJO
12h 56m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:18 pmSJO-SAN
13h 18m1 stop
$346Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:39 pmSAN-SJO
8h 39m1 stop
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7:45 am - 7:48 pmSJO-SAN
13h 03m2 stops
$352United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:45 am - 11:15 pmSAN-SJO
10h 30m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:48 pmSJO-SAN
14h 48m2 stops
$374Avianca
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Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
Avianca Logo
10:45 am - 11:15 pmSAN-SJO
10h 30m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:48 pmSJO-SAN
14h 48m2 stops
$385Avianca
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Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:20 pmSAN-SJO
14h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:18 pmSJO-SAN
13h 18m1 stop
$435Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11

American Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

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American Airlines
Jan 22
SAN7:10 amSan Diego
14h 33m
1 stop
SJO11:43 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jan 26
SJO6:38 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 19m
1 stop
SAN3:57 pmSan Diego
$306
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American Airlines
Jan 25
SAN10:25 pmSan Diego
13h 29m
1 stop
SJO1:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 10
SJO7:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 32m
2 stops
SAN8:41 pmSan Diego
$310
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American Airlines
Nov 27
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
20h 30m
1 stop
SJO9:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Dec 6
SJO3:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 32m
1 stop
SAN10:33 pmSan Diego
$315
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Avianca flights from San Diego to San José

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Avianca
Mar 5
SAN10:45 amSan Diego
10h 30m
2 stops
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 48m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$374
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Avianca
Mar 5
SAN10:45 amSan Diego
10h 30m
2 stops
SJO11:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 10
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 48m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$385
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Avianca
Feb 22
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
27h 10m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 7
SJO6:10 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 34m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$436
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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 November 4, 2025.
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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:16 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

4:09 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 4/26

9:16 pm-4:52 pm

3 stops18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/3

8:11 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$305

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 1/22

7:10 am-11:43 pm

1 stop14h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:38 am-3:57 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$306

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 1/25

10:25 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop13h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

7:09 am-8:41 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$310

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/16

8:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$333

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 12/5

4:04 pm-7:00 am

1 stop12h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$346

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 3/10

10:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

7:45 am-7:48 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$352

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 3/5

10:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$374

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 3/5

10:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$385

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 12/4

6:15 am-10:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-6:18 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$435

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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 $323. 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 $571 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 $489 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 November 2025, prices for San Diego to San José flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 7h 45m, 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?

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  • 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.

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,561 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $280Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,115 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,997 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $347Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $362Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $511Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,238 reviews
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