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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to San José takes 00m, covering 2,619 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to San José range from $402 to $667, with an average of $510 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $510. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $549 to $3,322. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $321, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from San Diego to San José usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

One-stop flights from San Diego to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Diego to San José. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $440 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $601, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 27m, compared with 9h 38m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 9h 54m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

San José is 1 hour ahead of San Diego (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.