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$199+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO)

SAN — SJO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to San José

Fri 12/410:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Fri 12/118:46 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 11/10$567
Sat 11/710:00 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Fri 11/134:15 pm -
2 stops30h 07m
Deal found 11/6$588
Tue 11/106:26 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Thu 1/282:25 pm -
1 stop9h 09m
Deal found 11/6$589
Sun 12/610:30 pm -
1 stop10h 32m
Sun 12/139:59 am -
1 stop9h 27m
Deal found 11/6$591
Mon 12/74:01 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Mon 12/148:45 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/7$601
Mon 11/1610:30 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Sat 12/128:28 am -
1 stop10h 58m
Deal found 11/5$607
Tue 11/176:20 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop16h 19m
Deal found 11/5$609
Wed 11/1810:30 pm -
1 stop13h 21m
Mon 11/2310:03 am -
1 stop9h 12m
Deal found 11/5$610
Sat 11/1410:30 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sat 11/215:55 pm -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 11/9$612
Mon 11/1610:30 pm -
1 stop11h 49m
Sat 11/215:55 pm -
1 stop25h 20m
Deal found 11/10$613

Find flight deals from San Diego to San José

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$441
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$529
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
From San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 2/28

9:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 3/1

8:50 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$268

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 2/16

5:18 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 2/25

8:50 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$270

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/8

6:15 am-9:49 pm

1 stop13h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$308

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 12/6

12:10 pm-8:32 am

1 stop18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$308

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 12/29

2:45 pm-6:25 am

1 stop13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 1/13

12:39 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops22h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 1/11

7:41 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops22h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

San DiegoSan José

SAN San Diego - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 1/10

2:32 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to San José

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Diego-San José flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to San José is 53 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José (average of $398). Flying from San Diego to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to San José flights typically cost between $370 and $811 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $441 on American Airlines (Feb 23-Mar 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego to San José in about 11h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 40m. San Diego and San José are separated by a distance of 2619 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($231), United Airlines ($311), and American Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to San José. Copa Airlines is currently priced 57% 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 $152 while deals on Southwest start at $156 one-way.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José (average of $398). Flying from San Diego to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$431Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
GOLCheapest$450Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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