$158 Cheap Flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap Flights from San José del Cabo to San Diego (SJD-SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $158 for one-way flights and $278 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$278 Roundtrip, just found
$278
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $278 just found
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$281 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $281 found 4 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$282 Roundtrip, just found
$282
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $282 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$282 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $282 found 19 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $282 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 16
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$285 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $285 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$287 Roundtrip, just found
$287
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $287 just found
United
Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$288 Roundtrip, just found
$288
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $288 just found
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$288 Roundtrip, just found
$288
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $288 just found
Bargain Flight
Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
SJD
San José del Cabo
SAN
San Diego
$289 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from San José del Cabo to San Diego, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $289 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego (SAN)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $222 - $574 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

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Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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TIJ
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Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $133
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CLD
McClellan-Palomar
Average driving time to city center38 min
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Flights from San José del Cabo (SJD) to San Diego (SAN)
Origin airport
Los Cabos Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$277
Distance
802 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 11 mins

San José del Cabo to San Diego Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José del Cabo to San Diego

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José del Cabo to San Diego are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José del Cabo to San Diego with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José del Cabo to San Diego

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José del Cabo to San Diego: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José del Cabo to San Diego

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José del Cabo to San Diego in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $158 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José del Cabo to San Diego flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José del Cabo to San Diego airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) cost?
You can pick up cheap return tickets starting from $257 from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving SJD on August 14 2025 and touching down at SAN. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJD to SAN?
The cheapest flights from SJD to SAN are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
When jetting out of Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD), you can get on a direct flight to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) with Alaska Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJD to SAN?
With prices as low as $148 for a one-way flight from SJD to SAN, Alaska Airlines is currently the cheapest carrier for this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJD on August 29 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
On average, only 1 nonstop flight departs each day from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Looking for more options? Use Expedia's filter tool to find flights with layovers and squeeze another destination into your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
The 1 PM departures from SJD to SAN are the busiest. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save money, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJD to SAN?
Friday offers the most flights from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 1:21PM UTC-7, departing from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). You'll be in the air for about 2h 15m, arriving at San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) at approximately 2:36PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
It takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 800 mi from SJD to SAN.
What airline has the least delays from SJD to SAN?
With 100% of journeys typically arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). To check your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
To avoid potential delays on the Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Diego from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD)?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is the only airport in San Diego with direct flights from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD). Explore the available options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SJD to SAN are usually more expensive. To secure the cheapest rates, start looking for flights early. That said, if your travel plans are flexible, you may score a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a SJD to SAN flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SJD to SAN flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our impressive range of stays and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you reserved your SJD to SAN flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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