$199+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Costa Rica
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJO
Dec 9 — Dec 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals
Find cheap flights from San Diego to Costa Rica with Cheapflights
1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica
Cheapest
Best
Last-minute
One-way
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 9, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Fri 12/118:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$537
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:00 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 11/134:15 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/106:26 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Thu 1/282:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$589
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/610:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Sun 12/139:59 am -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 11/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/74:01 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Mon 12/148:45 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/45:18 pm -
1 stop23h 19m
Wed 12/92:20 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$605
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1610:30 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Sat 11/215:55 pm -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 11/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$607
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/35:18 pm -
1 stop17h 52m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$608
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:20 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop16h 19m
Deal found 11/4![Delta logo]()
$609
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1810:30 pm -
1 stop13h 21m
Mon 11/2310:03 am -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$610
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Tue 12/156:03 pm -
1 stop25h 23m
Deal found 11/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$612
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2610:45 pm -
1 stop11h 46m
Fri 12/43:35 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 11/6![American Airlines logo]()
$613
Best flights from San Diego to Costa RicaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/254:01 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Thu 2/42:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/156:15 am -
1 stop13h 34m
Fri 1/227:00 am -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 11/8![Delta logo]()
$581
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/18:50 pm -
2 stops14h 55m
Wed 3/101:50 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 11/4![Southwest logo]()
$595
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2710:30 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Mon 12/78:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$607
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/46:10 pm -
2 stops11h 15m
Sun 3/76:43 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 11/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/67:41 pm -
2 stops15h 15m
Wed 2/102:20 pm -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$592
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/305:50 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Wed 5/51:25 pm -
1 stop10h 38m
Deal found 11/5![Delta logo]()
$623
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/35:18 pm -
1 stop17h 52m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$608
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/38:59 pm -
2 stops19h 26m
Wed 5/510:00 am -
2 stops12h 38m
Deal found 11/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$699
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/148:00 pm -
2 stops15h 45m
Thu 1/211:50 pm -
2 stops20h 25m
Deal found 11/8![Southwest logo]()
$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/46:45 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
2 stops13h 19m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/152:32 pm -
1 stop13h 53m
Tue 1/192:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/5![United Airlines logo]()
$688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/75:18 pm -
1 stop17h 52m
Fri 12/111:00 pm -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/317:41 pm -
1 stop10h 51m
Tue 2/22:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/48:00 am -
1 stop8h 16m
Sat 3/136:40 am -
1 stop12h 47m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/318:00 am -
1 stop8h 37m
Thu 2/42:20 pm -
1 stop9h 14m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$701
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/410:20 am -
1 stop10h 12m
Wed 1/132:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$713
Last-minute flights from San Diego to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica. Data last updated November 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica. Data last updated November 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:00 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 11/134:15 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/106:26 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Thu 1/282:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$589
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 29m
Tue 12/156:03 pm -
1 stop25h 23m
Deal found 11/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$612
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1610:30 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Sat 12/128:28 am -
1 stop10h 58m
Deal found 11/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$607
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:20 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop16h 19m
Deal found 11/4![Delta logo]()
$609
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1810:30 pm -
1 stop13h 21m
Mon 11/2310:03 am -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/5![Copa Airlines logo]()
$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2610:45 pm -
1 stop11h 46m
Fri 12/43:35 pm -
1 stop10h 16m
Deal found 11/6![American Airlines logo]()
$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/35:18 pm -
1 stop17h 52m
Wed 12/91:00 pm -
1 stop9h 41m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$608
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Fri 12/118:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/4![Copa Airlines logo]()
$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/45:18 pm -
1 stop23h 19m
Wed 12/92:20 pm -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$605
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/610:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Sun 12/139:59 am -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 11/6![Copa Airlines logo]()
$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/74:01 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Mon 12/148:45 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$601
One-way flights from San Diego to Costa RicaSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/910:10 pm -
1 stop12h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![American Airlines logo]()
$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/510:42 pm -
1 stop13h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/6![American Airlines logo]()
$207
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/94:24 pm -
2 stops18h 06m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![GOL logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/69:17 pm -
2 stops26h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/136:50 pm -
1 stop17h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![American Airlines logo]()
$267
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3010:18 pm -
2 stops23h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/257:41 pm -
2 stops15h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/166:20 am -
2 stops12h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/77:41 pm -
2 stops18h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$275
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1212:40 pm -
2 stops17h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$277
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/299:27 pm -
2 stops48h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$288
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/188:00 am -
2 stops13h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$289
Find flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated November 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Ovago 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Ovago 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $441 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $199 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $529 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Costa Rica 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, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Costa Rica that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 12/30
10:18 pm-12:16 am
2 stops23h 58m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$268
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Tue 2/16
5:18 pm-1:22 pm
1 stop18h 04m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$270
San DiegoLiberia
SAN San Diego - LIR Liberia
SANLIR
San Diego
Mon 12/7
7:41 pm-4:10 pm
2 stops18h 29m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$275
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Fri 3/12
12:40 pm-8:35 am
2 stops17h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$277
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Fri 1/8
6:15 am-9:49 pm
1 stop13h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$308
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 2/18
6:25 pm-8:32 am
1 stop12h 07m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$308
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 12/6
12:10 pm-8:32 am
1 stop18h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$308
San DiegoLiberia
SAN San Diego - LIR Liberia
SANLIR
San Diego
Sun 11/29
9:10 pm-1:10 pm
2 stops14h 00m
Liberia
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$326
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 1/10
10:10 pm-12:30 pm
1 stop12h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$333
San DiegoSan José
SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 1/13
12:39 pm-1:22 pm
2 stops22h 43m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$333
Showing 1-10 of 34 resultsSorted by cheapest first
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
SAN-SJO
SAN-LIR
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Costa Rica
SAN-CR0
SAN-SJO
SAN-LIR
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica (average of $417). Flying from San Diego to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $790). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica?
Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated November 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Alternative routes
Complete your trip
Flights by cabin class
Other flight options
Popular flights
Alternative routes for San Diego to Costa Rica
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Complete your trip
Complete your trip to Costa Rica by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.
Search flights from San Diego to Costa Rica by cabin class
Find flights from San Diego to Costa Rica, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
San Diego and Costa Rica flights
Browse other San Diego and Costa Rica flight options. Last updated on November 9, 2026.
Popular flight searches
Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travelers in 2026
Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Costa Rica
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 9, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$231 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$311 | Average$629 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$327 | Average$630 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$431 | Average$794 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$450 | Average$492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |