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San Diego to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from San Diego, United States to San José, Costa Rica by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

San Diego to San José

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Air Freight

13h 8m, Every 1-2 hours

219kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 17h, Every 1-2 weeks

543kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 15h

52kg CO₂e
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San Diego to San José by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San Diego to San José by plane will take about 13h 8m and departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrives into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). There are flights departing every 1-2 hours on this route. American Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

San Diego International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13h 8m
Every 1-2 hours
4,752 km
2,953 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

219kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
1-2 times a dayAirbus A321+2 others
Carrier Identifier: WNSouthwest Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-700+2 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Air routes from San Diego to San José

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San Diego to San José by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San Diego to San José by ship will take about 11 days 17h and departs from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrives into Caldera (CRCAL). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Long Beach to Caldera

Port of loading

Port of loading

11 days 17h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,686 km
2,912 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

543kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUAZTECA1 → Maya
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from San Diego to San José

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San Diego to San José by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from San Diego to San José. The total distance is around 5,463 km and will usually takes around 2 days 15h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

San Diego to San José

2 days 15h
N/A
5,463 km
3,395 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

52kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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