Cheap flights from SAN to SJO (San Diego Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to SJO starting at $216 One Way, $456 Round Trip

Prices starting at $456 for return flights and $216 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$456 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$456
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from San Diego to San José, returning Fri, Jan 29, priced at $456 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$506 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$506
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from San Diego to San José, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $506 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 10
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$520 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$520
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from San Diego to San José, returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $520 found 2 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$578 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from San Diego to San José, returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $578 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Dec 31 - Fri, Jan 8
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$701 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$701
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 31 from San Diego to San José, returning Fri, Jan 8, priced at $701 found 6 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$114 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,186 reviews)
"Conveniently close to the airport however room services is lacking; this place does not provide the little stuff like complimentary water. I attempted to login to the Wifi and was given an error message multiple times. Decent stay for a short trip but there is likely better out there."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$131 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I wished they told us about how to use the AC in the room I also did not know about the places to eat across the parking lot I thought the beef entree was not worth it yet the hamburger was very tasty"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
$129 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,674 reviews)
"👍👍👍"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$114 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,186 reviews)
"Conveniently close to the airport however room services is lacking; this place does not provide the little stuff like complimentary water. I attempted to login to the Wifi and was given an error message multiple times. Decent stay for a short trip but there is likely better out there."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$109 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,156 reviews)
"Great everything went well"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Barceló San José
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3 out of 5
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$135 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews)
"Tuvimos muy buena experiencia en la semana que estuvimos muy buena atención todo muy limpio ,el desayuno excelente"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$116 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$131 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I wished they told us about how to use the AC in the room I also did not know about the places to eat across the parking lot I thought the beef entree was not worth it yet the hamburger was very tasty"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$109 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,156 reviews)
"Great everything went well"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B

La Riviera Hotel B&B

3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery San Antonio de Belen Heredia
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$119 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$67 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (751 reviews)
"Breakfast Fantastic! The whole experience is always wonderful. I have been staying at La Guaria Inn and Suites for years! My 100% Go To Place when in Alajuela! Love it! Close to airport as well and Center of Alajuela . Perfectness!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$86 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Tout est très bien sauf la musique forte de midi à la nuit qui empèche de se reposer dans la journée. La baffe du second étage semble de trop surtout qu'il n'y a pas de repas de 14h à 18h. Sinon tout le staff est très sympa et souriant."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$86 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby

Travelers say...
"Tout est très bien sauf la musique forte de midi à la nuit qui empèche de se reposer dans la journée. La baffe du second étage semble de trop surtout qu'il n'y a pas de repas de 14h à 18h. Sinon tout le staff est très sympa et souriant."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$99 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (713 reviews)
"Clean room close to the airport. Checked out early but missed ouylt on breakfast (no take way option) and dinner was not available due to staffing issues. This was disappointing as we had to order takeaway at our expense and late on the evening. Pool looked nice though but I did not get to use it ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SAN to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to SJO?
Heading from SAN to SJO? Breaking up the journey is your one and only option as there are currently no airlines that fly nonstop on this route. However, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the best alternative — a flight with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from SAN to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The fastest flight from San Diego Airport to SJO is 8 hours and 23 minutes. Slip a few things into your carry-on to keep you entertained, like that new best-seller or some playing cards.
How many hours flight from SAN to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Get comfy, because the average journey from San Diego Airport to SJO is 8 hours and 26 minutes. Enjoy some wine with your meal, put your nose in a book ... You'll have ample time to rest and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from SAN to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Unfortunately, there aren't any direct flights between San Diego and San José. However, you can find flights with one or more stops. There's always a silver lining — use the time to stretch your tired legs or grab a decent coffee!

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