Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in San José?

Accepted Answer

San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

Question 4

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What airports are near San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between San José and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and San Diego with Volaris, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between San José and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What flights operate between San José and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How many airports are there near San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Diego depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and San Diego arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between San José and San Diego depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between San José and San Diego arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£227
Cheapest round-trip	£420
Average round-trip	£651
Most popular airline	Volaris

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MTS Bus Route 992	12-20 min	$2.50; single ride fare	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
San Diego Trolley (via Old Town Transfer)	25-40 min	$2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town	every 15 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to trolley network
Taxi	10-20 min	$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	10-20 min	$12 – $30; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer / Shuttle	10-25 min	$30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or pre-arranged travel
Rental Car	10-20 min	$40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring San Diego region

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Volaris	VOI	Y4	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	18°C	10°C
February	17°C	10°C
March	18°C	11°C
April	19°C	12°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	22°C	16°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	25°C	19°C
September	25°C	19°C
October	23°C	16°C
November	21°C	13°C
December	17°C	11°C

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