What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to San José?

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 13m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to San José?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to San José?

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Diego to San José?

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $305.

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 50m. 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 54% 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to San José?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Copa Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to San José.

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.

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.

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

Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center are the most popular attractions in Houston if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 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 $35 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-San José 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 Diego-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to San José flights typically cost between $360 and $650 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $294 on Copa Airlines (Jan 28-Feb 6).

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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 December 28, 2025.

Sun 12/288:00 amSAN - SJO

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 amSJO - SAN

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$396

Wed 12/3110:30 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/76:00 amSJO - SAN

1 stop19h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$480

Mon 12/298:12 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines

Fri 1/210:08 amSJO - SAN

1 stop9h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$494

Fri 12/267:55 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:30 amSJO - SAN

1 stop17h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$506

Sat 12/277:30 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:09 amSJO - SAN

1 stop17h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$526

Fri 12/267:55 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/106:30 amSJO - SAN

1 stop14h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$527

Sun 12/288:13 amSAN - SJO

1 stop12h 32mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/3012:34 amSJO - SAN

1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$640

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Wed 1/288:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 50mCopa Airlines

Wed 2/48:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$294

Sat 1/248:00 amSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/319:40 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$306

Mon 2/28:17 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop11h 43mCopa Airlines

Wed 2/115:50 amSJO - SAN

1 stop13h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$294

Mon 1/268:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 50mCopa Airlines

Wed 2/48:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$294

Mon 2/168:17 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines

Mon 2/238:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$294

Wed 1/218:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines

Wed 1/288:48 amSJO - SAN

1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Fri 1/238:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines

Fri 1/308:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Wed 1/288:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop11h 44mCopa Airlines

Sun 2/810:08 amSJO - SAN

1 stop9h 05mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Fri 2/278:17 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 49mCopa Airlines

Sun 3/810:08 amSJO - SAN

1 stop9h 06mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Mon 1/198:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop11h 44mCopa Airlines

Fri 2/68:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$294

Sun 2/228:17 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops18h 29mCopa Airlines

Fri 3/68:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 03mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$299

Last-minute flights from San Diego to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to San José. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/78:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines

Wed 1/148:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 30mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$339

Fri 1/98:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop23h 50mCopa Airlines

Mon 1/125:56 pmSJO - SAN

1 stop25h 45mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$342

Fri 1/167:35 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop9h 24mDelta

Sat 1/243:54 pmSJO - SAN

1 stop20h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$346

Sat 1/176:20 amSAN - SJO

1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/262:54 pmSJO - SAN

1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$326

Sun 1/187:52 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/276:30 amSJO - SAN

2 stops12h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$311

Mon 1/198:00 amSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/68:45 amSJO - SAN

2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$331

Thu 1/226:20 amSAN - SJO

1 stop15h 23mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/262:54 pmSJO - SAN

1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$306

Sun 1/258:16 pmSAN - SJO

3 stops18h 30mCopa Airlines

Wed 2/48:11 amSJO - SAN

1 stop11h 02mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$319

Sun 1/258:16 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops18h 30mCopa Airlines

Sun 2/15:50 amSJO - SAN

1 stop13h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$344

Wed 1/288:16 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 50mCopa Airlines

Fri 2/65:50 amSJO - SAN

1 stop13h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Wed 1/283:30 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/21:16 amSJO - SAN

2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$354

One-way flights from San Diego to San José
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Tue 1/68:00 amSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$137

Wed 2/189:45 amSAN - SJO

2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$141

Sun 2/224:12 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$149

Wed 1/289:00 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$151

Mon 1/196:40 amSAN - SJO

1 stop10h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$157

Thu 2/266:25 amSAN - SJO

3 stops27h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$162

Sun 3/19:09 amSAN - SJO

3 stops48h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$166

Sun 3/110:05 pmSAN - SJO

1 stop12h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$167

Mon 1/53:38 pmSAN - SJO

2 stops26h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$173

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Round-trip from	$294 (Copa Airlines)
One-way from	$137 (United Airlines)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$668

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SAN - SJO

SANSJO

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Wed 1/28

8:16 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

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SAN - SJO

SANSJO

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Mon 2/2

8:17 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 43m

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Wed 2/11

5:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop13h 23m

$294

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SAN - SJO

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San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:16 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 2/16

8:17 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 1/21

8:16 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:48 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 1/23

8:16 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

8:11 am-5:41 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 1/28

8:16 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

10:08 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$294

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

Sun 3/8

10:08 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 1/19

8:16 pm-10:00 am

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sun 2/22

8:17 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

8:11 am-5:14 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$299

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Diego-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 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 $139). Flying from San Diego to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SAN to SJO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to San José?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to San José flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

4,250 reviews

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

4,250 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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

8,016 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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

9,114 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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

11,071 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,250 reviews

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

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 50m. 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 54% 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?
Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center are the most popular attractions in Houston if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Space Center Houston, House of Blues Houston, and Revention Music Center can be visited by traveling about 33.5 mi, 16.1 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 $35 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 $139). Flying from San Diego to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$279	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
United Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$347	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$351	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$511	Average$676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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