Flights from San Diego Airport (SAN) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

Direct flights to Juan Santamaría International from San Diego International Airport are only offered by GlobalX as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 46 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Juan Santamaría International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at Juan Santamaría International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

To see all airliners that offer flights between San Diego International Airport and Juan Santamaría International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
GlobalX0000010VIEW FLIGHTS

GlobalX offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between and .

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from GlobalX at www.google.com/search?q=GlobalX. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Saturday
07:43
AirlineFlight  No
GlobalXG66163
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Los Angeles to San José Juan Santamaría 05 Hours 58 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Info FAQ - San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO)

Who flies from San Diego to San José?
The following airlines fly from San Diego (SAN) to San José (SJO): GlobalX.
How far is the flight from San Diego to San José?
The flight from San Diego to San José is 4,217KM or 2,621 miles.
How long does the flight from San Diego to San José to take?
The flight from San Diego to San José takes 5 Hours 46 Minutes.

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