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$220+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$220
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$599
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to San Diego
One-way flight from Costa Rica to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 24, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/1412:28 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/185:43 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops15h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 8/237:40 amSJO - SAN
1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/3010:46 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$388
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/232:37 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/305:43 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:08 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Mon 9/159:40 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/23$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/278:45 amSJO - SAN
1 stop26h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/26:43 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$476
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 5/221:06 amSJO - SAN
2 stops33h 44mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/308:59 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops49h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$546
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/102:10 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop19h 58mJetBlue
Mon 6/168:33 pmSAN - LIR
1 stop15h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 4/23$549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 6/1012:35 pmLIR - SAN
2 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1610:45 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$576
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:07 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops30h 34mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/318:34 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 20mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/23$595
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Sat 5/178:00 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops22h 51mAvianca
Sat 5/248:34 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 41mAvianca
Deal found 4/23$813

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

12:28 pm-7:13 am

2 stops19h 45m

San Diego

Sun 5/18

5:43 pm-10:27 am

2 stops15h 44m

$354

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/23

7:40 am-7:52 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

10:46 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$388

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

2:37 pm-7:53 pm

3 stops30h 16m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

5:43 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 50m

$438

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:08 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 38m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

9:40 pm-11:53 am

1 stop13h 13m

$470

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

8:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop26h 30m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

6:43 pm-10:11 am

1 stop14h 28m

$476

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:06 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 44m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

8:59 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops49h 47m

$546

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Tue 6/10

2:10 pm-9:08 am

1 stop19h 58m

San Diego

Mon 6/16

8:33 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$549

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/30

5:52 am-5:54 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San Diego

Sat 7/12

8:44 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops16h 10m

$559

LiberiaSan Diego

LIR - SAN

LIRSAN

Liberia

Tue 6/10

12:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops12h 21m

San Diego

Mon 6/16

10:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$576

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

8:00 pm-5:51 pm

3 stops22h 51m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

8:34 pm-11:15 am

2 stops13h 41m

$813

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to San Diego

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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Copa Airlines 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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?

    $225 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $227 and $239, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$354Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$498Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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