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Cheap flights from San Diego to San José from $148

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Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 10:00 am
SAN
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SJO
11h 43m
1 stop
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10:08 am - 6:14 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 06m
1 stop
$315Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:17 pm - 9:06 am
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SJO
10h 49m
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10:08 am - 5:14 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 06m
1 stop
$325Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4
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9:18 pm - 8:20 am
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SJO
10h 02m
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Copa Airlines Logo
8:13 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
11h 17m
1 stop
$326Copa Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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1:04 pm - 10:24 am
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SJO
19h 20m
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2:20 pm - 8:39 am
SJO
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SAN
19h 19m
1 stop
$327American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:18 pm - 4:48 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 30m
2 stops
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8:46 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 44m
1 stop
$331Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:18 pm - 9:05 am
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SJO
10h 47m
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8:13 am - 6:30 pm
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SAN
11h 17m
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$336Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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8:17 pm - 7:06 am
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SJO
8h 49m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 5:14 pm
SJO
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SAN
32h 13m
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$337Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:32 am - 7:37 pm
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SJO
12h 05m
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1:25 pm - 9:26 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 01m
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$338United Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 29
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7:10 am - 7:00 pm
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SJO
10h 50m
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1:10 pm - 10:00 pm
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9h 50m
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$339Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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9:18 pm - 4:48 pm
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SJO
18h 30m
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10:05 am - 6:30 pm
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SAN
9h 25m
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$341Copa Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 1

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to San José

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Copa Airlines
Feb 23
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
11h 43m
1 stop
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 9
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
$315
Copa Airlines
Feb 18
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
18h 29m
2 stops
SJO4:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Feb 24
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 04m
1 stop
SAN5:13 pmSan Diego
$320
Copa Airlines
Feb 23
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
11h 43m
1 stop
SJO10:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 8
SJO8:48 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
SAN6:14 pmSan Diego
$325

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 25
SAN6:32 amSan Diego
12h 05m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 29
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 01m
1 stop
SAN9:26 pmSan Diego
$338
United Airlines
Mar 10
SAN12:16 pmSan Diego
8h 16m
1 stop
SJO9:32 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mar 17
SJO5:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 08m
1 stop
SAN4:38 pmSan Diego
$348
United Airlines
Apr 28
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
12h 17m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 6
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 08m
2 stops
SAN8:03 pmSan Diego
$362

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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 February 11, 2026.
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SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 2/23

8:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

10:08 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$315

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 2/23

8:17 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

10:08 am-5:14 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$325

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 4/17

9:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:13 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 2/26

1:04 pm-10:24 am

1 stop19h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

2:20 pm-8:39 am

1 stop19h 19m

$327

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

8:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$331

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:18 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

8:13 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$336

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:17 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:01 am-5:14 pm

1 stop32h 13m

$337

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:32 am-7:37 pm

2 stops12h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/29

1:25 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$338

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

7:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$339

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 4/26

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$341

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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 November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $383.

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 $485 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 $442 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 16% 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 February 2026, prices for San Diego to San José flights are approximately 30% cheaper 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 49m

Direct flights

None
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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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to San José

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DeltaPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,175 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,557 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,274 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $327Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,266 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,280 reviews
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