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Cheap flights from San José to San Diego from $232

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 10/30. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 2:35 pm
SJO
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SAN
23h 20m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
SAN
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SJO
24h 35m
1 stop
$395Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:35 pm - 9:17 am
SJO
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SAN
17h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 9:35 am
SAN
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SJO
18h 13m
2 stops
$398Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:08 am
SJO
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SAN
17h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 8:30 am
SAN
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SJO
17h 08m
2 stops
$398Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 22m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:59 pm
SAN
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SJO
19h 59m
1 stop
$435Copa Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 6:29 pm
SJO
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SAN
25h 12m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:58 am
SAN
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SJO
11h 58m
1 stop
$435Copa Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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1:25 pm - 8:43 am
SJO
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SAN
20h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 12:21 pm
SAN
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SJO
16h 53m
2 stops
$438United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:18 pm
SJO
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SAN
23h 53m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:37 pm
SAN
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SJO
10h 37m
1 stop
$438United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:48 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:46 pm - 12:59 pm
SAN
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SJO
13h 13m
2 stops
$452American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 9:14 am
SJO
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SAN
19h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:46 pm - 8:07 pm
SAN
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SJO
20h 21m
2 stops
$460American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Copa Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 6:29 pm
SJO
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SAN
25h 12m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:24 pm
SAN
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SJO
19h 24m
1 stop
$505Copa Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4

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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 16
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 18m
2 stops
SAN8:43 amSan Diego
Sep 20
SAN2:24 pmSan Diego
20h 57m
2 stops
SJO12:21 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$438
United Airlines
Sep 11
SJO1:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
SAN6:35 pmSan Diego
Sep 23
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
12h 22m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$494
United Airlines
Sep 17
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 29m
1 stop
SAN9:24 pmSan Diego
Sep 24
SAN1:24 pmSan Diego
16h 51m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$497

American Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 24
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 48m
1 stop
SAN9:48 pmSan Diego
Sep 28
SAN10:46 pmSan Diego
13h 13m
2 stops
SJO12:59 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$452
American Airlines
Sep 15
SJO2:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 17m
2 stops
SAN9:14 amSan Diego
Sep 22
SAN10:46 pmSan Diego
20h 21m
2 stops
SJO8:07 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$460
American Airlines
Sep 20
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
SAN11:55 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN10:46 pmSan Diego
14h 11m
2 stops
SJO1:57 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$465

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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 July 30, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/30

4:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 20m

San Diego

Sun 11/8

7:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$395

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/23

4:35 pm-9:17 am

2 stops17h 42m

San Diego

Wed 10/28

2:22 pm-9:35 am

2 stops18h 13m

$398

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

4:35 pm-9:08 am

2 stops17h 33m

San Diego

Sun 10/4

2:22 pm-8:30 am

2 stops17h 08m

$398

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

4:08 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 22m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$435

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

6:17 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop25h 12m

San Diego

Sun 9/20

10:00 pm-10:58 am

1 stop11h 58m

$435

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

1:25 pm-8:43 am

2 stops20h 18m

San Diego

Mon 9/21

6:28 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 53m

$438

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/16

1:25 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops23h 53m

San Diego

Mon 9/21

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$438
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/24

1:00 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Diego

Mon 9/28

10:46 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$452

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

2:57 pm-9:14 am

2 stops19h 17m

San Diego

Tue 9/22

10:46 pm-8:07 pm

2 stops20h 21m

$460

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/1

6:17 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop25h 12m

San Diego

Fri 9/4

10:00 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$505

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San José to San Diego

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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 $345 to $461.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $395.

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 $414 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% 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 July 2026, prices for San José to San Diego flights are approximately 8% more expensive 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 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to San Diego takes 9h 26m
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 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,559 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,046 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $371Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,842 reviews
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