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Cheap flights from San José, San José Province to San Diego from $168

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Spirit Airlines Logo
11:37 am - 7:29 amSJO-SAN
20h 52m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 11:14 amSAN-SJO
20h 39m2 stops
$241Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 7:29 amSJO-SAN
20h 10m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:14 amSAN-SJO
20h 39m2 stops
$276Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 3
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 8:19 amSAN-SJO
10h 07m1 stop
$294Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:53 pmSJO-SAN
11h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:32 amSAN-SJO
10h 42m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 5:57 pmSJO-SAN
8h 49m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 4:52 pmSAN-SJO
18h 40m3 stops
$299Copa Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 6:34 pmSJO-SAN
10h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:02 am - 6:25 amSAN-SJO
17h 23m1 stop
$306United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 11:27 amSJO-SAN
22h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:10 pmSAN-SJO
19h 10m1 stop
$311American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:56 amSJO-SAN
20h 57m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 9:05 pmSAN-SJO
20h 30m1 stop
$312American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
2:15 pm - 11:25 pmSJO-SAN
11h 10m2 stops
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8:30 am - 8:30 pmSAN-SJO
10h 00m2 stops
$404Southwest
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Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 5
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 8:35 pmSJO-SAN
13h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:35 pm - 8:30 pmSAN-SJO
20h 55m2 stops
$418Southwest
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 3

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

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San José, San José Province to San Diego flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Oct 10
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 49m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
Oct 12
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
10h 07m
1 stop
SJO8:19 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$294
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Copa Airlines
Oct 10
SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 49m
1 stop
SAN5:57 pmSan Diego
Oct 12
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
18h 40m
3 stops
SJO4:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$299
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Copa Airlines
Jan 31
SJO4:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 04m
1 stop
SAN5:13 pmSan Diego
Feb 15
SAN8:17 pmSan Diego
18h 29m
2 stops
SJO4:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$320
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American Airlines flights from San José, San José Province to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on San José, San José Province to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 3
SJO3:11 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 16m
1 stop
SAN11:27 amSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
19h 10m
1 stop
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$311
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American Airlines
Nov 3
SJO2:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 57m
1 stop
SAN9:56 amSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
20h 30m
1 stop
SJO9:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$312
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American Airlines
Jan 23
SJO2:47 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 12m
1 stop
SAN9:59 pmSan Diego
Feb 2
SAN11:00 pmSan Diego
13h 10m
2 stops
SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$316
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San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

11:37 am-7:29 am

2 stops20h 52m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

1:35 pm-11:14 am

2 stops20h 39m

$241

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/30

12:19 pm-7:29 am

2 stops20h 10m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

1:35 pm-11:14 am

2 stops20h 39m

$276

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

10:08 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

9:12 pm-8:19 am

1 stop10h 07m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

11:35 am-9:53 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San Diego

Tue 11/4

7:50 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 42m

$297

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

10:08 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

9:12 pm-4:52 pm

3 stops18h 40m

$299

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

8:40 am-6:34 pm

1 stop10h 54m

San Diego

Sat 11/8

11:02 am-6:25 am

1 stop17h 23m

$306

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

3:11 pm-11:27 am

1 stop22h 16m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

5:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$311

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

2:59 pm-9:56 am

1 stop20h 57m

San Diego

Tue 11/11

10:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$312

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/30

2:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San Diego

Mon 1/5

8:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$404

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/20

9:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

9:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$418

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of September, then departing from San José, San José Province during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $438.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest day to depart from San José, San José Province to San Diego is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $509. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $720. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to San Diego.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $439. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $578.

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, San José Province when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $518 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, San José Province for as low as $340 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José, San José Province to San Diego flight.

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

As of September 2025, prices for San José, San José Province to San Diego flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 8h 49m 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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    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, San José Province to San Diego

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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,533 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $345Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $369Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $521Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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