$176+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Costa Rica
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJO
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/309:03 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 48m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/118:45 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Copa Airlines logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 5/277:41 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops13h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 6/411:10 am
LIR
- SAN
1 stop9h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 12/61:44 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop20h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 12/153:10 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops19h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/17:41 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 6/88:45 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/610:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 04m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/138:47 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Copa Airlines logo]()
$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/167:15 pm
SAN
- SJO
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 8/281:29 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop20h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/912:01 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop23h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 9/161:20 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$400
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 8/2310:26 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop13h 00m
GOL
Sat 9/52:52 pm
SJO
- SAN
2 stops20h 27m
GOL
Deal found 5/3![GOL logo]()
$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/110:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop19h 59m
Copa Airlines
Tue 6/95:57 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop25h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Copa Airlines logo]()
$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/67:40 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/121:25 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/117:41 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 9/227:55 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/69:28 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops11h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1311:35 pm
SJO
- SAN
2 stops13h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$415
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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1310:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop9h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/174:10 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop15h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Copa Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 9/912:01 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop23h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 9/161:20 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$400
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/58:30 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/119:03 am
LIR
- SAN
2 stops24h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$651
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/11:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops16h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/109:03 am
LIR
- SAN
2 stops25h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$676
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 7/297:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops16h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/211:50 am
LIR
- SAN
2 stops12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$696
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/1610:45 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops13h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 7/212:15 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops19h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$703
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/1310:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop13h 21m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/2010:05 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Copa Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/710:23 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop15h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/277:41 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 6/18:45 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/297:41 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 6/18:45 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2510:13 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop11h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 6/411:13 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/2510:30 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop12h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 10/311:49 am
LIR
- SAN
1 stop9h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/16:27 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop11h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 6/81:25 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop8h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/316:15 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 6/411:13 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/16:27 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop11h 48m
United Airlines
Fri 6/57:55 am
SJO
- SAN
2 stops16h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/316:15 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 6/57:55 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/46:15 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 6/136:00 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop18h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/303:10 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop18h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 8/58:45 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop16h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/285:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 6/41:20 pm
LIR
- SAN
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/15:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop15h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 6/78:30 am
LIR
- SAN
1 stop15h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/57:41 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops15h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 9/121:20 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops20h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/155:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop17h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 6/223:27 pm
LIR
- SAN
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$683
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 9/15:00 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops18h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 9/71:20 pm
LIR
- SAN
1 stop9h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$711
Last-minute flights from San Diego to Costa RicaDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Costa Rica. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/610:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 04m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/138:47 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop10h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Copa Airlines logo]()
$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/67:40 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 5/121:25 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/69:28 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops11h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1311:35 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29![American Airlines logo]()
$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/76:30 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops14h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1711:35 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/710:23 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Fri 5/157:55 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop14h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$430
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/137:20 pm
SAN
- SJO
2 stops16h 44m
GOL
Mon 5/1812:10 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop11h 18m
GOL
Deal found 5/2![GOL logo]()
$417
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/137:20 pm
SAN
- SJO
2 stops16h 44m
GOL
Sun 5/1711:35 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 40m
GOL
Deal found 4/28![GOL logo]()
$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop8h 09m
Copa Airlines
Tue 5/196:01 pm
SJO
- SAN
1 stop25h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Copa Airlines logo]()
$416
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2510:00 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop11h 00m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/38:14 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop11h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Copa Airlines logo]()
$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 5/277:41 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops13h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 6/411:10 am
LIR
- SAN
1 stop9h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/2711:58 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop9h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 6/211:13 am
SJO
- SAN
1 stop9h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28![United Airlines logo]()
$394
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/296:15 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 27m
GOL
Mon 6/13:08 pm
SJO
- SAN
2 stops19h 59m
GOL
Deal found 5/1![GOL logo]()
$401
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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/277:41 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop10h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/176:28 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops16h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/88:45 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$184
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/217:15 pm
SAN
- LIR
2 stops18h 22m
GOL
Deal found 4/30![GOL logo]()
$185
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:52 am
SAN
- SJO
1 stop24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$186
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/2711:45 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/185:15 pm
SAN
- SJO
1 stop15h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$195
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:00 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$198
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/87:20 pm
SAN
- SJO
2 stops17h 06m
GOL
Deal found 5/1![GOL logo]()
$201
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:52 am
SAN
- SJO
2 stops24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/226:20 am
SAN
- LIR
2 stops26h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/215:30 pm
SAN
- LIR
1 stop15h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$255
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 May 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $382 (Copa Airlines) |
One-way from | $176 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $475 |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 5/13
10:00 pm-8:21 am
1 stop9h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/17
4:10 am-6:30 pm
1 stop15h 20m
$398
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 5/13
10:00 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop13h 21m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/20
10:05 am-6:30 pm
1 stop9h 25m
$398
San DiegoLiberia
SAN - LIR
SANLIR
San Diego
Wed 9/9
12:01 pm-12:10 pm
1 stop23h 09m
Liberia
Wed 9/16
1:20 pm-12:29 am
2 stops12h 09m
$400
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 5/7
10:23 am-7:37 pm
1 stop8h 14m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/17
6:00 am-8:02 pm
1 stop15h 02m
$410
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 5/27
7:41 pm-7:15 am
1 stop10h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/1
8:45 am-6:39 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$422
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Fri 5/29
7:41 pm-7:15 am
1 stop10h 34m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/1
8:45 am-6:39 pm
1 stop10h 54m
$432
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 5/25
10:13 am-10:39 pm
1 stop11h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 6/4
11:13 am-7:50 pm
1 stop9h 37m
$459
San DiegoLiberia
SAN - LIR
SANLIR
San Diego
Fri 9/25
10:30 pm-11:53 am
1 stop12h 23m
Liberia
Sat 10/3
11:49 am-8:39 pm
1 stop9h 50m
$482
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 6/1
6:27 pm-7:15 am
1 stop11h 48m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 6/8
1:25 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop8h 59m
$501
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 5/31
6:15 am-10:39 pm
1 stop15h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 6/4
11:13 am-7:50 pm
1 stop9h 37m
$505
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica?
Booking 43 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Costa Rica (average of $136). Flying from San Diego to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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.
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 May 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andCopa 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.
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$241 | Average$560 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$311 | Average$572 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$327 | Average$558 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$418 | Average$604 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |