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Airlines that fly from San Diego to Costa Rica

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Flying from San Diego to Costa Rica: things to know

The most popular route is from San Diego International Airport in San Diego to Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. On average this flight takes 10 hours 38 minutes one way and costs US$870 for the round trip.

San José is the most popular city in Costa Rica for our customers to fly to.

Most popular route
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Average flight time
10 hours 38 minutes
Most popular flight destination
San José, Costa Rica
Average round-trip price
US$870
Main currency
Costa Rican Colón

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