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$169+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
dic. 26 — ene. 21
vie. 12/26
vie. 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/38:45 amSJO - SAN
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/128:40 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/39:40 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/114:08 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
jue. 12/1812:34 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/1910:45 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/310:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/108:12 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$309
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/310:45 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/129:59 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/32:20 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops11h 22mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/910:23 amSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$312
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
sáb. 12/66:23 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop17h 23mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/88:05 amSAN - LIR
2 stops20h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/25$510
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 12/99:00 amLIR - SAN
2 stops25h 40mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/1110:01 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops18h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/25$541
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
mar. 12/97:50 amLIR - SAN
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/113:47 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mié. 12/32:20 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop30h 01mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/168:01 amSAN - LIR
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$555
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
mar. 12/99:00 amLIR - SAN
2 stops28h 50mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/108:59 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops43h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/26$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
mié. 12/37:50 amLIR - SAN
2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/1012:35 pmSAN - LIR
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$570

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 26, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/6

2:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Diego

vie. 12/12

8:40 pm-6:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/8

9:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop29h 10m

San Diego

vie. 12/12

8:40 pm-6:25 am

1 stop7h 45m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/19

2:05 pm-9:52 am

1 stop21h 47m

San Diego

mar. 2/24

11:57 am-8:32 am

1 stop18h 35m

$300

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/6

2:20 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Diego

jue. 12/11

4:08 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 24m

$300

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 4/23

11:13 am-9:14 am

2 stops23h 01m

San Diego

jue. 4/30

6:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$304

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/19

2:05 pm-9:52 am

1 stop21h 47m

San Diego

sáb. 2/21

6:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$304

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

mar. 1/13

2:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Diego

lun. 1/19

10:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$344

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

mié. 1/14

2:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Diego

lun. 1/19

10:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$344

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

mar. 1/13

2:20 pm-8:37 am

2 stops20h 17m

San Diego

lun. 1/19

8:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$344

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

mar. 1/13

8:35 am-8:49 pm

2 stops14h 14m

San Diego

mar. 1/20

8:37 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops14h 33m

$344

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Deals found on 11/24

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $215). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to San Diego, such as Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,569 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Costa Rica?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to San Diego can take about 9h 31m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $291. Airlines will cover a distance of 2619 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego one-way?

    $169 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $174 and $201, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $215). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to San Diego. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated noviembre 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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