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$174+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$174
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$532
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1811:30 amSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 46mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:07 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:55 amSJO - SAN
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/79:41 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/185:30 amSJO - SAN
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/256:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$466
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:46 amSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 08mAeromexico
Sun 9/1410:00 amSAN - SJO
2 stops12h 36mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/26:05 amSJO - SAN
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/99:20 amSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$502
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1712:26 amSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 53mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/257:00 amSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$553
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Sat 5/318:00 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops28h 41mAvianca
Mon 6/211:15 amSAN - SJO
2 stops11h 00mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$1,072

Find flights from Costa Rica to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-7:16 am

2 stops20h 46m

San Diego

Tue 3/25

8:07 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 18m

$265

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

12:55 am-12:42 am

2 stops24h 47m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

9:41 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$422

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

5:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop12h 00m

San Diego

Tue 3/25

6:15 am-8:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$466

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-11:08 pm

1 stop18h 03m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

9:20 am-10:04 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$502

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

6:18 am-10:18 am

2 stops30h 00m

San Diego

Tue 3/4

6:30 am-11:41 am

2 stops27h 11m

$542

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/17

12:26 am-8:19 pm

2 stops20h 53m

San Diego

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-12:12 am

2 stops16h 12m

$553

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/25

6:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops12h 41m

San Diego

Sun 4/27

6:15 am-11:35 pm

3 stops16h 20m

$2,235

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

12:23 pm-7:19 am

2 stops19h 56m

$174

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

12:23 pm-12:17 pm

3 stops24h 54m

$191

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

7:25 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CR to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Aeromexico from Costa Rica to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,771 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Costa Rica?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to San Diego one-way?

    $174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $273 and $297, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Costa Rica to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$354Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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