SAN - SJO

$172 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to San José departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$378
Overall average: $498
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/17Sun 5/24
SAN - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$172
Typical prices: $230-$275
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/9
SAN - SJO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $354 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $380 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 53m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San José (SAN-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to San José

Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:04 pm
SAN
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SJO
15h 04m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:47 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 43m
1 stop
$378Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 24
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 8:20 am
SAN
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SJO
10h 02m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:09 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
15h 21m
1 stop
$389Copa Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 11:25 am
SAN
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SJO
12h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:28 pm
SJO
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SAN
16h 58m
1 stop
$390American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
Southwest Logo
10:30 pm - 12:35 pm
SAN
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SJO
13h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 9:45 pm
SJO
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SAN
9h 10m
1 stop
$391Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 1:08 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 23m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:15 am
SJO
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SAN
19h 07m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, May 4
GOL Logo
9:45 pm - 11:35 am
SAN
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SJO
12h 50m
1 stop
GOL Logo
2:22 pm - 10:09 am
SJO
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SAN
20h 47m
2 stops
$397GOL
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jul 3
Copa Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 7:12 am
SAN
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SJO
8h 12m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 6:30 pm
SJO
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SAN
13h 45m
1 stop
$398Copa Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:36 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 06m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:15 am
SJO
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SAN
9h 40m
1 stop
$400American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:50 am
SAN
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SJO
12h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 8:18 am
SJO
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SAN
20h 21m
1 stop
$404American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 1:08 pm
SAN
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SJO
14h 23m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 11:08 am
SJO
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SAN
23h 33m
1 stop
$405American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to San José is October, where tickets cost $311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $582 and $575 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$172
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San José was $172 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to San José?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to San José?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from San Diego?

    Houston is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to San José, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San José are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $604 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $494 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

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