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$154+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Oct 28 — Nov 41
Mon 10/28
Mon 11/4
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SJO - SAN
Oct 28 - Nov 4

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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/211:31 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/233:59 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops18h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/22$329
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Thu 11/211:31 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/2311:25 amSAN - SJO
3 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/242:20 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops21h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/138:01 amSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 12/246:15 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/136:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/21$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/78:50 amLIR - SAN
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/107:45 amSAN - LIR
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/141:40 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/196:30 amSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/22$546
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/63:25 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop20h 05mJetBlue
Fri 12/138:55 pmSAN - LIR
1 stop11h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 10/22$581
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 10/268:46 amSJO - SAN
2 stops14h 25mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/283:59 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops15h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/22$619
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/26:18 amSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 27mAeromexico
Tue 11/1210:35 amSAN - SJO
2 stops23h 18mAeromexico
Deal found 10/23$668
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/62:45 pmLIR - SAN
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/139:08 amSAN - LIR
3 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$713
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 11/21:13 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Fri 11/156:45 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/23$763
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/91:24 amSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/171:17 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops32h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$825

Find flights from Costa Rica to San Diego within your budget

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 2,499,819 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2024.

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/21

2 stops24h 49m

San Diego

Sat 11/23

2 stops18h 27m

$329

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/14

1 stop20h 03m

San Diego

Mon 1/27

1 stop12h 16m

$387

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/14

2 stops22h 17m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

1 stop8h 08m

$428

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/24

1 stop16h 53m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

1 stop12h 35m

$447

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/13

2 stops32h 14m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

2 stops15h 44m

$521

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Thu 11/7

1 stop11h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/10

1 stop8h 12m

$537

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/14

1 stop11h 45m

San Diego

Tue 11/19

1 stop12h 10m

$546

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Fri 12/6

1 stop20h 05m

San Diego

Fri 12/13

1 stop11h 47m

$581

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/3

2 stops18h 38m

San Diego

Mon 11/11

2 stops13h 26m

$619

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/2

2 stops16h 27m

San Diego

Tue 11/12

2 stops23h 18m

$668

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/2

1 stop10h 22m

San Diego

Fri 11/15

1 stop10h 12m

$763

San José Juan Santamaria IntlSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/2

3 stops25h 23m

San Diego

Tue 11/12

2 stops18h 50m

$1,072

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Deals found on 10/22

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

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Costa Rica to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 October 23, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 October 23, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Costa Rica to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,885 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,917 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,156 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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.

  • Can I find flights from Costa Rica to San Diego for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Costa Rica to San Diego for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $329, but on average you can expect to pay $585.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Costa Rica to San Diego for under $500?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Costa Rica to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    $208 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $225 and $229, respectively.

  • What does SJO to SAN mean?

    Great question - SJO to SAN just means San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to San Diego Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Tortuquero Airport (TTQ) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Costa Rica to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Costa Rica to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Costa Rica to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Costa Rica to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Costa Rica to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Costa Rica to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/23.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 2,499,819 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$354Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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