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1:20 pm - 11:44 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
12h 24m1 stop Miami
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12:12 pm - 12:20 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 08m1 stop Miami
$458American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
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6:00 am - 5:59 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
13h 59m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:31 pm - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$462American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
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6:30 am - 6:24 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
13h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 2:56 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 16m1 stop Miami
$462American Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 9:34 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:16 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$540United Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
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2:25 pm - 9:34 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:39 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 24m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
$540United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
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2:25 pm - 9:34 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
9h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 8:32 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 09m1 stop San Francisco
$540United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
Copa Airlines Logo
6:08 pm - 5:26 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:04 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$543Copa Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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3:59 am - 5:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
15h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:02 amSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$543Copa Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 11:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
10h 40m1 stop Orlando
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 12:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
$559Southwest
Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 7:30 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SAN San Diego
18h 45m2 stops Orlando Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 12:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
$559Southwest
Thu, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 17

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American Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

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American Airlines
Jan 21
SJO1:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 24m
1 stop
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
Jan 26
SAN12:12 pmSan Diego
22h 08m
1 stop
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$458
American Airlines
Jan 21
SJO6:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 59m
2 stops
SAN5:59 pmSan Diego
Jan 26
SAN10:31 pmSan Diego
13h 29m
2 stops
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$462
American Airlines
Jan 19
SJO3:56 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
SAN11:11 amSan Diego
Jan 24
SAN1:09 pmSan Diego
22h 51m
1 stop
SJO2:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$485

Copa Airlines flights from San José to San Diego

Our best Copa Airlines deals on San José to San Diego flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Nov 21
SJO6:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
Nov 23
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
11h 49m
1 stop
SJO12:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$543
Copa Airlines
Nov 23
SJO10:03 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 12m
1 stop
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
Jan 15
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
8h 34m
1 stop
SJO9:04 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$580
Copa Airlines
Nov 24
SJO5:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
Nov 29
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
10h 29m
1 stop
SJO10:59 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$613

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

1:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 24m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

12:12 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$458

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

6:00 am-5:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

10:31 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops13h 29m

$462

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/21

6:30 am-6:24 pm

2 stops13h 54m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

10:40 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$462
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San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

2:25 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/8

8:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$540

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/27

2:25 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Wed 2/3

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$540

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/27

2:25 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Diego

Wed 2/3

6:23 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 09m

$540

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

6:08 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop25h 18m

San Diego

Mon 12/7

10:30 pm-9:04 am

1 stop8h 34m

$543

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/29

3:59 am-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 16m

San Diego

Sat 12/5

10:30 pm-11:02 am

1 stop10h 32m

$543

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/11

2:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Diego

Wed 2/17

7:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$559

San JoséSan Diego

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SAN San Diego

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/11

2:45 pm-7:30 am

2 stops18h 45m

San Diego

Wed 2/17

5:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$559

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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 $396 to $656.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $458.

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 $407.

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 $472 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 $360 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 13% 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 October 2026, prices for San José to San Diego flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$303

Fastest flight time

9h 09m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San Diego from San José in the past 72 hours is $303. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $458.
The fastest flight from San José to San Diego takes 9h 09m
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 09m 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 $282Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,553 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,454 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $430Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,208 reviews
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