$171+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO)
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $477 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $171 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $664 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to San José
Cheapest flights from San Diego to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 4/10
9:08 pm-11:18 am
3 stops37h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 4/14
12:55 am-12:42 am
2 stops24h 47m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Mon 4/7
6:15 am-9:26 pm
1 stop14h 11m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/16
7:25 am-4:52 pm
1 stop10h 27m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Thu 5/29
8:07 am-11:46 pm
2 stops14h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 6/5
1:06 am-7:39 am
2 stops31h 33m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 4/13
9:08 pm-12:56 pm
2 stops14h 48m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/18
12:55 am-1:00 pm
1 stop13h 05m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sat 6/7
6:47 pm-1:14 pm
1 stop17h 27m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 6/13
11:59 pm-9:50 am
1 stop10h 51m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sun 6/15
6:41 pm-10:11 am
1 stop14h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 6/25
1:30 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop8h 50m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Wed 7/9
8:58 pm-8:20 am
1 stop10h 22m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 7/16
8:09 am-11:44 pm
2 stops16h 35m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Tue 8/19
7:45 am-6:55 pm
1 stop10h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/24
12:35 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop11h 50m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Fri 5/2
9:08 pm-11:18 am
2 stops13h 10m
San DiegoSan José
SAN - SJO
SANSJO
San Diego
Sat 4/5
6:15 am-12:56 pm
2 stops29h 41m
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to San José
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to San José in March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to San José
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to San José
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to San José. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from San Diego to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SAN to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to San José, San José Province?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in San José by month
Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San José by month
Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$263 | Average$379 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$380 | Average$380 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$438 | Average$584 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$444 | Average$587 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$486 | Average$698 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$492 | Average$606 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |