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$217+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego

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 April 17, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/58:47 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 53m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/1410:00 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 7/2012:30 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop18h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 7/286:20 am
SAN
-
SJO
2 stops26h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/212:30 am
SJO
-
SAN
2 stops21h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 6/106:15 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/287:55 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 6/46:15 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 6/178:45 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop24h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 6/276:15 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 7/2112:30 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop20h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 7/295:15 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 7/202:02 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop19h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 7/276:45 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/297:55 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop12h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 6/211:01 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/15$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 7/152:12 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 7/227:15 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop14h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/163:19 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop20h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 7/226:20 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$393
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 6/112:45 pm
LIR
-
SAN
2 stops20h 24m
GOL
Sat 6/2010:28 pm
SAN
-
LIR
1 stop12h 07m
GOL
Deal found 4/15$589
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:55 pm
LIR
-
SAN
1 stop19h 58m
JetBlue
Tue 5/59:15 pm
SAN
-
LIR
1 stop14h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/12$599

Find 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 April 17, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$217
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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January

Average price

$434
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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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

12:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops24h 24m

San Diego

Wed 7/29

3:10 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 01m

$367

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/29

1:25 pm-9:02 am

2 stops20h 37m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

11:01 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 14m

$387

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/16

12:30 am-7:51 pm

2 stops20h 21m

San Diego

Sat 6/27

6:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop26h 56m

$391
Quickest round-trip

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

8:47 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

$397

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

10:03 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

8:58 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$397

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

8:45 am-12:29 am

1 stop16h 44m

San Diego

Tue 9/15

3:04 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$400

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

7:55 am-8:04 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Diego

Fri 5/15

9:09 am-7:15 am

1 stop21h 06m

$400

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

4:26 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 49m

$409

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Thu 6/11

2:45 pm-10:09 am

2 stops20h 24m

San Diego

Sat 6/20

7:15 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$589

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Sat 5/2

2:55 pm-9:53 am

1 stop19h 58m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

9:15 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$599

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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $171). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 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 April 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to San Diego, such as Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,602 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,593 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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 10h 43m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $397. Airlines will cover a distance of 2619 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $166 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $167 and $167, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $171). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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