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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 5% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the San Diego to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $390 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $200. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $472. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to San José takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $401 to $3,317. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $246, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 26m, compared with 9h 31m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 9h 59m 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.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to San José range from $367 to $616, with an average of $472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $367 counts as a good deal.