How long is the flight from San José to San Diego?

Copa Airlines can get you from San José to San Diego in just under 9h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José and San Diego is about 2619 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to SAN?

When flying from San José 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.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Diego.

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Round-trip from	£396
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Average price	£384

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10:03-18:27

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22:30-13:51

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to San Diego?

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Diego (average of £247). Flying from San José to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of £407). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to San Diego?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to San Diego flights typically cost between £295 and £398 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £396 on Copa Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).

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How long is the flight from San José to San Diego?
Copa Airlines can get you from San José to San Diego in just under 9h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between San José and San Diego is about 2619 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to San Diego?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to San Diego (average of £247). Flying from San José to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of £407). 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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San José to San Diego flights typically cost between £295 and £398 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £396 on Copa Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).

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San José to San Diego flights typically cost between £295 and £398 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £396 on Copa Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).