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 $176 One Way, $394 Round Trip

Prices starting at $394 for return flights and $176 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.

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$394 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from San Diego to San José, returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $394 found 6 days ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$398 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$398
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from San Diego to San José, returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $398 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$410 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$410
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jan 23 from San Diego to San José, returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $410 found 9 hours ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$457 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from San Diego to San José, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $457 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
SAN
San Diego
SJO
San José
$503 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$503
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from San Diego to San José, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $503 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$143 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$161 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (2,485 reviews)
Consistently overall very good. Grateful !!

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$145 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
It was a great stay with friendly staff and great food in the restaurant.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
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
$139 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$157 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,180 reviews)
Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is excellent

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$143 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$161 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (2,485 reviews)
Consistently overall very good. Grateful !!

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$99 total
May 19 - May 20
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! (2,043 reviews)
Beautiful place, food options were amazing and pool was relaxing. Best deal for price!!

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Barceló San José
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

4.5 out of 5
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
$151 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
$171 total
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén is the place to be if you need to stay in San José for one or two days. First of all, the building itself is stunning, and the surrounding gardens are beautifully maintained. It feels like a peaceful oasis and offers a striking contrast to the rest of ...

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
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
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$158 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,006 reviews)
Yes good breakfast

Reviewed on May 9, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$99 total
May 19 - May 20
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! (2,043 reviews)
Beautiful place, food options were amazing and pool was relaxing. Best deal for price!!

Reviewed on May 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
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$125 total
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent option close to airport. Staff was impeccable

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$82 total
May 15 - May 16
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! (731 reviews)
AC was ancient and noisy, unable to control the temperature, the front door window was cracked, like it was hit by something or someone. Not very comforting. Very disappointing.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$104 total
May 22 - May 23
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! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice hotel for a good value

Reviewed on May 6, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 22 to May 23
$104 total
May 22 - May 23
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! (1,005 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Very nice hotel for a good value

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$121 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (708 reviews)
Beautiful oasis in the city. The perfect place to spend a night before our early morning flight. The owner was so friendly and kind. She helped us get a taxi to the airport and even noticed we had a surfboard with us and arranged for us to get a bigger vehicle to make sure it fit. We highly recommend ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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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