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$179+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$324
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$179
(SmartFares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$567
From Costa Rica to San Diego
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1612:16 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops22h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/307:00 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops14h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$324
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/108:09 amSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 48mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/129:12 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop9h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/3$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 9/161:30 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops31h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/216:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:00 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:57 amSJO - SAN
2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/179:03 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$418
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1310:00 amLIR - SAN
2 stops23h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/176:57 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops19h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/241:25 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop10h 56mDelta
Sun 9/710:30 pmSAN - LIR
1 stop12h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/1$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 10/241:20 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/317:40 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$507
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:50 amLIR - SAN
3 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/172:05 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$874

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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 July 3, 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

Wed 7/16

12:16 pm-9:55 am

2 stops22h 39m

San Diego

Wed 7/30

7:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops14h 29m

$324

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

8:09 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

9:12 pm-7:35 am

1 stop9h 23m

$351

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:30 pm-8:16 pm

3 stops31h 46m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

6:15 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$370

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Diego

Tue 10/7

6:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$380

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/13

10:57 am-12:08 pm

2 stops26h 11m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

9:03 pm-7:34 am

1 stop9h 31m

$418

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Wed 8/13

10:00 am-8:21 am

2 stops23h 21m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

6:57 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$424

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/29

12:50 am-8:21 am

2 stops32h 31m

San Diego

Mon 8/4

9:32 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$453

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Sun 8/24

1:25 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

10:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$498

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Fri 10/24

1:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Diego

Fri 10/31

7:40 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$507

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Wed 8/13

6:50 am-11:37 pm

3 stops17h 47m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

2:05 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$874

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    $179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $214 and $248, 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 $286). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$498Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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