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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to San Diego 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 José to San Diego range from $401 to $612, with an average of $484 over the past 12 months. Anything below $401 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $484 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$25 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $540 to $5,191. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to San Diego are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $400, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Europcar
• Payless
• Hertz
• Thrifty

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

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from San José to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $434 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $571, a difference of $137.

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 Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 03m, compared with 9h 37m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 9h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

San Diego is 2 hours behind San José (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azul: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.