$180+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from San José to San Diego
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 April 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $326 (eDestinos) |
One-way from | $180 (Priceline) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $599 |
Find flight deals from San José to San Diego
Cheapest flights from San José to San DiegoExplore 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 April 30, 2025.
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 April 30, 2025.
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
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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 April 30, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/25
12:28 pm-7:13 am
2 stops19h 45m
San Diego
Sat 5/31
6:58 pm-11:33 am
2 stops15h 35m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/29
5:30 am-9:20 pm
1 stop16h 50m
San Diego
Tue 6/3
1:30 pm-7:15 am
1 stop16h 45m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 5/25
2:37 pm-11:56 pm
3 stops34h 19m
San Diego
Sat 5/31
5:43 pm-11:33 am
2 stops16h 50m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/4
10:05 am-5:44 pm
1 stop8h 39m
San Diego
Fri 7/11
8:58 pm-4:22 pm
1 stop18h 24m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 9/5
1:08 pm-10:46 pm
1 stop10h 38m
San Diego
Mon 9/15
9:40 pm-11:53 am
1 stop13h 13m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 8/19
6:00 am-10:30 pm
2 stops17h 30m
San Diego
Tue 9/16
11:00 pm-9:25 am
1 stop9h 25m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 5/23
1:06 am-5:52 pm
2 stops17h 46m
San Diego
Sun 6/1
6:15 am-11:46 pm
2 stops16h 31m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 5/14
6:10 am-5:51 pm
2 stops12h 41m
San Diego
Sun 5/18
10:30 am-11:35 pm
3 stops12h 05m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/20
12:28 pm-7:13 am
2 stops19h 45m
San JoséSan Diego
SJO - SAN
SJOSAN
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 5/20
11:59 pm-8:33 am
1 stop9h 34m
Compare providers for flights from San José to San Diego
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 April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 José Province-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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Cheapflights Insights
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, San José Province 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 April 25, 2025.
Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 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 April 30, 2025.
When flying from San José, San José Province 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 25% versus a flight in the evening.
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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines from San José to San Diego to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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LAX - SFO
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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$354 | Average$565 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$398 | Average$521 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$446 | Average$584 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$498 | Average$603 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |