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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose to San Diego
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?
If you are unable to visit San Diego during the month of October, then departing from San Jose during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $86.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?
The cheapest day to depart from San Jose to San Diego is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for San Diego on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $145. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $180. 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 $141. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $228.
What is the cheapest San Jose to San Diego flight route?
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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 Jose when booking 3 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $132 when searching 3 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from San Jose for as low as $97 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on San Jose to San Diego flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Jose to San Diego flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to San Diego?
Spirit Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to San Diego
What airlines fly to San Diego?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from San Jose according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from San Jose to San Diego on average per day?
As of June 2025, there are 13 flights per day flying from San Jose to San Diego. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00AM, with 43% of flights taking off at noon.
How many flights depart from San Jose to San Diego on average per week?
92 flights are operational weekly from San Jose to San Diego as of June 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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How far is San Jose to San Diego by plane?
San Diego is 416.2 mi away from San Jose. 1h 23m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
As of June 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Jose Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose 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 plane model from San Jose to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Jose to San Diego is Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) (16.21% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (15.76%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (14.04%), and Airbus A320neo (13.80%).
What is the most popular airline from San Jose to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Jose and San Diego, the leading airline is Spirit Airlines, making up 47% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Southwest with 21%, Frontier with 15%, and Alaska Airlines with 13%.
Best airlines flying from San Jose to San Diego
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Jose to San Diego with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $33 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.9 3,295 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $44 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,052 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $58 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 2,494 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $84 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,790 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $100 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $101 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 4,287 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $133 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Jose to San Diego
The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from San Jose to San Diego from the last 72 hours was $100. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 9 flights on this route every week with an average price of $232. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
Southwest Flights From San Jose to San Diego
Southwest (8.0/10 from 4,287 reviews) operates around 55 flights from San Jose to San Diego in any given week. The average Southwest airfare for this route is around $204, with deals from around $101 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Jose to San Diego flight searches in the last 72 hours.
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from San Jose to San Diego for you.
Can I find flights from San Jose to San Diego with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for San Jose to San Diego flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Jose to San Diego?
Once you have performed a search for San Jose to San Diego flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
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