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Cheap flights from San José to San Diego from $170

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Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
-
SAN
13h 23m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 1:53 pm
SAN
-
SJO
15h 35m1 stop
$289Copa Airlines
mié., feb. 25 - mié., mar. 4
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 9:40 am
SJO
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SAN
21h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:32 am
SAN
-
SJO
24h 17m1 stop
$292United Airlines
jue., ene. 29 - dom., feb. 1
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 5:13 pm
SJO
-
SAN
11h 02m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 4:46 pm
SAN
-
SJO
18h 29m2 stops
$294Copa Airlines
dom., feb. 1 - dom., feb. 8
Copa Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
-
SAN
9h 26m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 1:52 pm
SAN
-
SJO
15h 34m1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
vie., abr. 17 - vie., abr. 24
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 8:40 am
SJO
-
SAN
20h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 10:11 am
SAN
-
SJO
16h 50m2 stops
$303United Airlines
mié., mar. 18 - mié., abr. 1
Copa Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
-
SAN
13h 44m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 4:48 pm
SAN
-
SJO
18h 30m2 stops
$305Copa Airlines
mié., abr. 1 - dom., abr. 5
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:49 pm
SJO
-
SAN
13h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 8:32 am
SAN
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SJO
10h 40m1 stop
$309United Airlines
sáb., ene. 31 - lun., feb. 9
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:47 am
SJO
-
SAN
21h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 10:11 am
SAN
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SJO
18h 07m1 stop
$312United Airlines
mar., mar. 17 - mié., abr. 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 2:18 pm
SJO
-
SAN
17h 33m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 4:10 pm
SAN
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SJO
17h 10m2 stops
$313Multiple Airlines
mié., ene. 21 - mié., ene. 28
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:47 am
SJO
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SAN
21h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:21 pm - 10:11 am
SAN
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SJO
16h 50m2 stops
$317United Airlines
mar., mar. 17 - mié., abr. 1

Avianca flights from San José to San Diego

Our best Avianca deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
Avianca
Mar 5
SJO8:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 43m
3 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
Mar 11
SAN8:50 pmSan Diego
13h 35m
2 stops
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$415
Avianca
Jan 21
SJO12:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 14m
3 stops
SAN7:54 pmSan Diego
Jan 28
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
22h 37m
3 stops
SJO11:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$610
Avianca
Jan 17
SJO3:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 49m
2 stops
SAN7:54 pmSan Diego
Jan 22
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
27h 30m
3 stops
SJO11:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$771

American Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 17
SJO2:54 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 38m
1 stop
SAN8:32 amSan Diego
Jan 22
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
14h 10m
1 stop
SJO10:30 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$322
American Airlines
Feb 18
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
SAN8:20 pmSan Diego
Feb 24
SAN9:57 pmSan Diego
13h 53m
1 stop
SJO1:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$327
American Airlines
Feb 18
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 34m
1 stop
SAN10:34 pmSan Diego
Feb 24
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
13h 15m
2 stops
SJO1:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$331

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San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/25

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

San Diego

mié. 3/4

8:18 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$289

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/29

2:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 35m

San Diego

dom. 2/1

6:15 am-8:32 am

1 stop24h 17m

$292

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/1

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Diego

dom. 2/8

8:17 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 4/17

10:04 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

San Diego

vie. 4/24

9:18 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$300

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/18

1:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops20h 35m

San Diego

mié. 4/1

4:21 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 50m

$303

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/1

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Diego

dom. 4/5

9:18 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$305

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 1/31

9:40 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Diego

lun. 2/9

7:52 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 40m

$309

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

1:05 pm-9:47 am

1 stop21h 42m

San Diego

mié. 4/1

3:04 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 07m

$312

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

10:45 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops17h 33m

San Diego

mié. 1/28

9:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$313

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

1:05 pm-9:47 am

1 stop21h 42m

San Diego

mié. 4/1

4:21 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 50m

$317

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of January, then departing from San José during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $324.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Diego?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $433 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San José for as low as $318 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to San Diego flight.

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

As of January 2026, prices for San José to San Diego flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

11h 02m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to San Diego takes 11h 02m
There are no direct flights from San José to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from San José to San Diego.
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  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Diego by plane?

    A flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Diego will travel around 2625.1 mi. Typically, this will take 11h 02m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Diego Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Diego Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from San José to San Diego

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,562 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,139 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $371Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,094 reviews
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