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Cheap flights from San José to San Diego from $230

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to San Diego departing on 6/21. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:29 am
SJO
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SAN
16h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 12:21 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 35m
1 stop
$307United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 6:30 pm
SJO
-
SAN
25h 13m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:04 am
SAN
-
SJO
10h 04m
1 stop
$325Copa Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:49 pm
SJO
-
SAN
15h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 10:11 am
SAN
-
SJO
18h 01m
1 stop
$354United Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4
Copa Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 5:15 pm
SJO
-
SAN
25h 10m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:19 am
SAN
-
SJO
8h 19m
1 stop
$361Copa Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 5:46 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 51m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 7:15 am
SAN
-
SJO
17h 35m
1 stop
$363United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 10:17 am
SJO
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SAN
21h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 8:32 am
SAN
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SJO
10h 51m
1 stop
$367United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9
GOL Logo
2:57 pm - 10:25 am
SJO
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SAN
20h 28m
2 stops
GOL Logo
4:30 pm - 11:59 am
SAN
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SJO
18h 29m
2 stops
$373GOL
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 6:35 pm
SJO
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SAN
30h 10m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:21 pm
SAN
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SJO
18h 21m
2 stops
$375United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:57 pm
SJO
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SAN
16h 02m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 7:15 am
SAN
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SJO
16h 51m
1 stop
$388United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 27m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 4:49 pm
SAN
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SJO
17h 49m
1 stop
$393Copa Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31

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United Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 18
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 44m
1 stop
SAN12:29 amSan Diego
Sep 27
SAN4:46 pmSan Diego
18h 35m
1 stop
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$307
United Airlines
Jul 28
SJO12:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:54 pmSan Diego
Aug 4
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
26h 56m
1 stop
SJO10:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$354
United Airlines
Oct 10
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 51m
1 stop
SAN5:46 pmSan Diego
Oct 14
SAN12:40 pmSan Diego
17h 35m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$363

GOL flights from San José to San Diego

Our best GOL deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
GOL
Sep 18
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 28m
2 stops
SAN10:25 amSan Diego
Sep 27
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
18h 29m
2 stops
SJO11:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$373
GOL
Oct 12
SJO1:05 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 02m
2 stops
SAN9:07 amSan Diego
Oct 15
SAN3:10 pmSan Diego
18h 55m
2 stops
SJO11:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$466

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to San Diego 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 June 15, 2026.
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San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

8:45 am-12:29 am

1 stop16h 44m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

4:46 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$307

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

6:17 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 13m

San Diego

Fri 9/4

10:00 pm-9:04 am

1 stop10h 04m

$325

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

8:45 am-10:49 pm

1 stop15h 04m

San Diego

Tue 8/4

3:10 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 01m

$354

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/24

6:05 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Diego

Sun 11/29

10:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop8h 19m

$361

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

7:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Diego

Wed 10/14

12:40 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 35m

$363

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/31

1:20 pm-10:17 am

2 stops21h 57m

San Diego

Mon 11/9

7:41 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 51m

$367

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

2:57 pm-10:25 am

2 stops20h 28m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

4:30 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 29m

$373

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

1:25 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops30h 10m

San Diego

Sun 9/27

5:00 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$375

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

7:55 am-10:57 pm

2 stops16h 02m

San Diego

Wed 10/14

1:24 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 51m

$388
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

10:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$393

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José 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 January, then departing from San José during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $312.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José 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 $410 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 $331 on momondo.

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

As of June 2026, prices for San José to San Diego flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San José to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

9h 17m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to San Diego takes 9h 17m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to San Diego

  • 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 9h 17m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to San Diego?

Best airlines flying from San José to San Diego

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,568 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,831 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $371Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,660 reviews
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