Cheap flights from San José to San Diego from £176

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Wed, May 27
San José SJOSan Diego SAN
£176
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Thu, May 28
San José SJOSan Diego SAN
£176
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San José SJOSan Diego SAN
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San José SJOSan Diego SAN
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San José SJOSan Diego SAN
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San José SJOSan Diego SAN
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£176

Cheapest round-trip

£335

Average round-trip

£448

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

Getting from San Diego airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.

San Diego is served by San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 5 km northwest of downtown San Diego. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The MTS Bus Route 992 connects the airport to downtown and the Old Town Transit Center, where travelers can transfer to the San Diego Trolley. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

12-20 min

single ride fare

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

requires bus transfer at Old Town

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trolley network

10-20 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-25 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or pre-arranged travel

10-20 min

daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
  • Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Diego

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
320
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from San José to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
AviancaAVAAVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Diego

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C10°C
February17°C10°C
March18°C11°C
April19°C12°C
May20°C14°C
June22°C16°C
July24°C18°C
August25°C19°C
September25°C19°C
October23°C16°C
November21°C13°C
December17°C11°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
346
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
21°C15°C
29 May
20°C16°C
Saturday
23 May
20°C15°C
30 May
20°C16°C
Sunday
24 May
21°C17°C
31 May
22°C17°C
Monday
25 May
89%
20°C16°C
1 Jun
22°C17°C
Tuesday
26 May
89%
19°C16°C
2 Jun
22°C18°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
17°C15°C
3 Jun
23°C18°C
Thursday
28 May
87%
18°C16°C
4 Jun
23°C18°C
Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Avianca. San José and San Diego have 320 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Sacramento, Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle, Phoenix, Tokyo, Dallas, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Washington, D.C., Denver, Honolulu.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between San José and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between San José and San Diego with Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Avianca.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San José and San Diego?
Traveling between San José and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero
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