San Diego to Costa Rica Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from San Diego to Costa Rica, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from San Diego to Costa Rica?
San Diego
Depart
Arrive
Costa Rica

Average flight time is 5 hours 12 minutes

The fastest flight time from San Diego to Costa Rica is 5 hours 12 minutes

San Diego to Costa Rica flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 5 hours 12 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from San Diego to Costa Rica is 5 hours 12 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from San Diego to Costa Rica is 2,653 miles / 4,269 km

San Diego airports

San Diego has 1 airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN)

If you don't fancy flying from San Diego there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Costa Rica: John Wayne Airport (SNA), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Costa Rica airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to San Diego: San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Los Angeles to Costa Rica, Las Vegas to Costa Rica and Phoenix to Costa Rica.

San Diego & Costa Rica local times and timezones

San Diego
PST -08:00
CST -06:00
Costa Rica
San Diego, United States is 2 hours behind of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

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San Diego to Costa Rica FAQs

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Costa Rica?

On average, the flight time from San Diego to Costa Rica is 5 hours 12 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from San Diego to Costa Rica could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between San Diego and Costa Rica?

The distance between San Diego and Costa Rica is 2,653 miles or 4,269 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from San Diego to Costa Rica?

The shortest flight time from San Diego to Costa Rica is 5 hours 12 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from San Diego to Costa Rica?

The average flight time from San Diego to Costa Rica is 5 hours 12 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: San Diego International Airport (SAN) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between San Diego and Costa Rica?

The time zone difference between San Diego and Costa Rica is -2 hours.