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Copa Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 7:30 amSAN-SJO
9h 18m1 stop
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10:08 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
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9:12 pm - 4:52 pmSAN-SJO
18h 40m2 stops
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5:57 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
13h 00m1 stop
$305Copa Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 11:00 pmSAN-SJO
11h 30m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 9:31 amSJO-SAN
19h 41m1 stop
$312American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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5:00 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-SJO
18h 05m2 stops
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1:12 pm - 11:07 pmSJO-SAN
11h 55m1 stop
$316American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 8
Southwest Logo
8:50 pm - 12:35 pmSAN-SJO
14h 45m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 7:10 amSJO-SAN
19h 05m2 stops
$317Southwest
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Copa Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 7:30 amSAN-SJO
9h 18m1 stop
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5:57 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
13h 00m1 stop
$318Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 11:58 amSAN-SJO
12h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSJO-SAN
10h 59m1 stop
$346Delta
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 7:15 amSAN-SJO
10h 07m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:37 am - 6:29 pmSJO-SAN
10h 52m1 stop
$360United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 7:15 amSAN-SJO
10h 47m1 stop
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7:55 am - 7:52 pmSJO-SAN
12h 57m2 stops
$364United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 11:58 amSAN-SJO
12h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 11:14 pmSJO-SAN
10h 59m1 stop
$380Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 6

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to San José, San José Province

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San Diego to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 20
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
9h 18m
1 stop
SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 24
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 49m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
$300
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Copa Airlines
Oct 15
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
18h 40m
2 stops
SJO4:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 22
SJO5:57 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
$305
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Copa Airlines
Oct 17
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
9h 18m
1 stop
SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 19
SJO5:57 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 00m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
$318
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to San José, San José Province

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to San José, San José Province flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 22
SAN7:21 pmSan Diego
10h 54m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 30
SJO8:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
SAN6:29 pmSan Diego
$312
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United Airlines
Sep 25
SAN6:53 amSan Diego
11h 44m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 29
SJO8:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
SAN6:29 pmSan Diego
$316
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United Airlines
Oct 16
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
10h 07m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 20
SJO8:37 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
SAN6:29 pmSan Diego
$360
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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 10/20

9:12 pm-7:30 am

1 stop9h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

10:08 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$300

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 10/15

9:12 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/22

5:57 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$305

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:30 am-11:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

3:50 pm-9:31 am

1 stop19h 41m

$312

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 10/25

5:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/8

1:12 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$316

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 10/23

8:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

1:05 pm-7:10 am

2 stops19h 05m

$317

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 10/17

9:12 pm-7:30 am

1 stop9h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/19

5:57 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$318

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:30 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/4

2:15 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$346

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 10/16

8:08 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

8:37 am-6:29 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$360

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 10/16

7:28 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/21

7:55 am-7:52 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$364

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 10/28

10:30 pm-11:58 am

1 stop12h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

2:15 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$380

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from San Diego, with most prices found around $441. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to San José, San José Province during October average around $448.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to San José, San José Province is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $588. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $766.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $563. Flying to San José, San José Province in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $672 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $613 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from San Diego for as low as $507 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to San José, San José Province flight.

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

As of September 2025, prices for San Diego to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 22% 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 9h 18m, 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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7.6
1,531 reviews
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6.3
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7.9
7,957 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $381Free CancellationRating
7.2
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $422Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $511Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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