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4:35 pm - 9:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 45m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl
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2:22 pm - 8:30 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 08m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
$398Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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4:35 pm - 9:14 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 39m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl
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2:22 pm - 8:35 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 13m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
$398Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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4:35 pm - 9:20 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 45m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora New York John F Kennedy Intl
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2:22 pm - 8:35 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 13m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Guatemala City La Aurora
$398Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
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8:44 am - 5:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 31m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 pm - 10:59 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$408Copa Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:03 am - 6:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 pm - 10:58 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$410Copa Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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10:03 am - 6:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:30 pm - 9:07 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 37m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$410Copa Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Nov 1
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11:35 am - 5:53 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
31h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:45 pm - 8:39 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$413United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:35 am - 9:10 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
22h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
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4:45 pm - 8:39 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$413United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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2:46 pm - 8:26 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
19h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:20 pm - 1:07 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$422American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:00 am - 10:46 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 46m1 stop Miami
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10:20 pm - 1:07 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$422American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

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Avianca flights from San José to San Diego

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Avianca
Oct 14
SJO4:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
SAN9:20 amSan Diego
Oct 21
SAN2:22 pmSan Diego
17h 08m
1 stop
SJO8:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$454
Avianca
Sep 25
SJO5:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 21m
2 stops
SAN5:26 pmSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
14h 45m
2 stops
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$825

American Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 31
SJO3:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 35m
2 stops
SAN9:36 amSan Diego
Nov 9
SAN10:20 pmSan Diego
12h 47m
1 stop
SJO1:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$426
American Airlines
Nov 7
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
SAN8:26 amSan Diego
Nov 9
SAN10:20 pmSan Diego
12h 47m
1 stop
SJO1:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$429
American Airlines
Nov 8
SJO2:46 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 10m
1 stop
SAN11:56 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN9:25 pmSan Diego
15h 24m
2 stops
SJO2:49 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$432

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

4:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops17h 45m

San Diego

Wed 10/21

2:22 pm-8:30 am

2 stops17h 08m

$398

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

4:35 pm-9:14 am

2 stops17h 39m

San Diego

Sun 10/25

2:22 pm-8:35 am

2 stops17h 13m

$398

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/14

4:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops17h 45m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

2:22 pm-8:35 am

2 stops17h 13m

$398

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/8

8:44 am-5:15 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

10:30 pm-10:59 am

1 stop10h 29m

$408

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/9

10:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Mon 10/12

10:30 pm-10:58 am

1 stop11h 28m

$410
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San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

10:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

10:30 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 37m

$410

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

11:35 am-5:53 pm

1 stop31h 18m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

4:45 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$413

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

11:35 am-9:10 am

2 stops22h 35m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

4:45 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$413

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:46 pm-8:26 am

1 stop19h 40m

San Diego

Mon 11/9

10:20 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$422

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

San Diego

Mon 11/9

10:20 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop12h 47m

$422

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $350 to $565.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $398.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of February, then departing from San José during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $369.

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 $434 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 $328 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 27% 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 September 2026, prices for San José to San Diego flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to San Diego

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Best Price Found

$232

Fastest flight time

9h 26m

Direct flights

Mon and Wed

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from San José in the past 72 hours is $232. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $398.
The fastest flight from San José to San Diego takes 9h 26m
Direct flights go from San José to San Diego on Monday and Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in San Diego. From San José there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN).
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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 26m 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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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,543 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $305Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,214 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $408Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,076 reviews
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