The average price of a 7-day trip to San Juan Capistrano is $1,977 for a solo traveler, $3,551 for a couple, and $6,657 for a family of 4. San Juan Capistrano hotels range from $70 to $320 per night with an average of $124, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) are between $738 and $1,159 per person for economy flights and $2,316 to $3,637 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $114 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit San Juan Capistrano, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SNA and stay in a San Juan Capistrano hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Juan Capistrano is usually early to mid September.
Average San Juan Capistrano Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $1,301-$2,971($186-$424 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $985 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $2,654-$5,102($379-$729 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,970 for economy
Lodging: $89 to $118 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $162 to $198 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $4,136-$8,914($591-$1,273 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,940 for economy
Lodging: $178 to $236 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $243 to $297 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Juan Capistrano
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Juan Capistrano? The cheapest trip to San Juan Capistrano is about $140 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $58.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $982-$2,196($140-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $53 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $445 to $985 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $1,616-$3,552($231-$507 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $106 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $890 to $1,970 for economy
Lodging: $58 to $70 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $3,232-$6,684($462-$955 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $212 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,780 to $3,940 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $140 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to San Juan Capistrano cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Juan Capistrano Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Juan Capistrano.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $2,541-$15,394($363-$2,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $97 to $251 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $908 to $2,837 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $4,128-$19,988($590-$2,855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $194 to $502 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,816 to $5,674 for first class
Lodging: $159 to $320 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,800 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Juan Capistrano for a week is $8,256-$35,656($1,179-$5,094 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $388 to $1,004 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,632 to $11,348 for first class
Lodging: $318 to $640 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $2,880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Juan Capistrano Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Juan Capistrano is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Juan Capistrano due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Juan Capistrano Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on San Juan Capistrano hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in San Juan Capistrano.
Flight Costs to San Juan Capistrano
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,159 average in late July to a low of $738 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Juan Capistrano our data includes 869 originating airports, and 129 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Juan Capistrano from an airport like Asmara International (ASM) in Asmara (Eritrea) for an average $6,848 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC) in San Jose, CA (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Juan Capistrano, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $421, so you can easily save about 57% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around San Juan Capistrano can easily cost $400 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $797 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.