San José

$168+ 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJO
Jan 28 — Feb 41
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The best prices from San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 January 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(Expedia)

One-way from

$168
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$588
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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. 18% potential increase in price ($155 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 23, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:10 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops19h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/223:05 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$546
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 5/126:27 amSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/221:50 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$548
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/227:41 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/11:25 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops35h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23$554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 5/203:10 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop20h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/275:30 amSJO - SAN
2 stops12h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$555
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 2/77:55 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops50h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/121:26 amSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/23$602
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 2/188:49 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops20h 19mCopa Airlines
Mon 2/245:21 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops28h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/23$618
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2112:48 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops20h 43mFrontier
Sat 3/112:55 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops22h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 2/225:45 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Thu 2/272:19 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/23$647
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:00 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop15h 10mSouthwest
Thu 4/101:10 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/23$649

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San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 5/12

3:10 pm-11:33 am

2 stops19h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

3:05 pm-9:02 am

2 stops18h 57m

$546

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 5/12

6:27 am-9:55 pm

1 stop14h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:50 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$548

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 2/22

7:41 pm-11:24 am

2 stops13h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

1:25 pm-10:56 pm

3 stops35h 31m

$554

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 5/20

3:10 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop20h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

5:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$555

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Wed 2/26

8:23 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

1:26 am-7:09 pm

3 stops19h 43m

$566

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 2/18

8:49 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops20h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/24

5:21 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$618

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Fri 2/21

12:48 pm-11:31 am

2 stops20h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

12:55 pm-9:42 am

2 stops22h 47m

$624

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 2/22

5:45 pm-6:53 am

1 stop11h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/27

2:19 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$647

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Sat 4/5

8:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

1:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$649

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 3/27

8:50 am-7:35 am

2 stops21h 45m

$168

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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, San José Province 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, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San José, San José Province 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, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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 January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Diego to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to San José, San José Province 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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).

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 January 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and Spirit Airlines from San Diego to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.7
Good
1,653 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

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