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$167+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2410:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/78:16 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/246:30 amSJO - SAN
1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/87:45 amSAN - SJO
1 stop22h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/236:30 amSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/96:00 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1912:35 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/198:37 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/252:20 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/2410:45 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/97:51 amSAN - SJO
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/196:20 amSJO - SAN
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:25 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop19h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/2312:35 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:40 pmSAN - SJO
3 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/222:05 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop21h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:10 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop25h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$428
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:00 amSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 57mAvianca
Mon 1/198:37 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops12h 48mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$440

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$503
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to San Diego that are best for you.

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San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

4:09 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 04m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

8:17 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$287

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

9:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 02m

$287

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

10:08 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

8:16 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

$287

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

8:18 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 47m

$287

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/24

8:45 am-6:46 pm

1 stop12h 01m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

3:00 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

7:55 am-8:04 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

7:40 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

7:55 am-11:03 am

1 stop28h 08m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:26 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

7:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Diego

Fri 5/15

6:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 25m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

11:13 am-8:04 am

2 stops21h 51m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

4:08 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 03m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops54h 21m

$167

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to San Diego, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Diego (average of $215). Flying from San José 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 SJO to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 December 12, 2025.

When flying from San José to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the evening.

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 December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

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
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

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
9,095 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

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
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

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

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  • How long is the flight from San José to San Diego?

    A quick flight from San José to San Diego can take about 15h 04m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $287. Airlines will cover a distance of 2619 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($272), United Airlines ($296), and American Airlines ($369) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to San Diego. You may be able to fly from San José to San Diego for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $166 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $167 and United Airlines from $169 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Diego (average of $215). Flying from San José 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 San José to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$272Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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