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$148+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJO
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San José

Cheapest flights from San Diego to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/278:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 49m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/28:11 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$315
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/188:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 29m
Copa Airlines
Tue 2/244:09 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$320
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/208:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 49m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/14:09 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/11$325
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/179:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 02m
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/248:13 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 2/211:04 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 3/412:35 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/159:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 30m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/228:46 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 2/168:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 04m
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/2310:08 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Fri 2/278:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 49m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/311:01 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop32h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/8$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/2810:05 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop14h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 5/62:08 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$338

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO). 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 February 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$148
(American Airlines)

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June

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October

Average price

$477
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to San José 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to San José that are best for you.

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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:17 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

4:09 am-6:14 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$325

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 4/17

9:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

8:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:18 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

10:04 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 5/15

10:00 pm-8:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/22

8:14 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 3/16

9:18 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

8:11 am-6:14 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$326

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 4/26

9:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

4:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$336

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:18 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$336

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 4/27

9:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

11:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop9h 40m

$338

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop9h 55m

$148

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 6/12

5:00 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 11m

$153

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to San José

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 Diego to San José in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Diego-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Diego-San José 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 Diego to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San José. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San José is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José (average of $136). Flying from San Diego to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines from San Diego to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,557 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,282 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from San Diego to San José in about 10h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San Diego and San José are separated by a distance of 2619 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($241), Copa Airlines ($279), and United Airlines ($311) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to San José. Delta is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $133. United Airlines flights start at $139 while deals on Southwest start at $156 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to San José?

    Of the flights from San Diego to San José that have layovers, most of them stop in Houston.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Houston?

    House of Blues Houston, Space Center Houston, and Revention Music Center are the most popular attractions in Houston if you're in need of something to do during your layover. House of Blues Houston, Space Center Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 16.1 mi, 33.5 mi, and 15.5 mi respectively from Houston George Bush Intcntl. Travelers can rent a car at Houston George Bush Intcntl for an average daily rate of $30 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to San José flights?

    San Diego to San José flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José (average of $136). Flying from San Diego to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to San José. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$241Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$431Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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