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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from £218

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
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Wed 8/5

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£732

Return from

£515

One-way from

£218
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to San José in April and May 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Sat 11/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/509:36SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£515
Wed 8/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/518:14SJO - LGW
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£521
Mon 6/511:30LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£535
Tue 7/506:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£538
Tue 7/514:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/510:11SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£547
Fri 3/511:35LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 39mKLM
Sun 12/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 25/4£548
Wed 8/515:55LHR - SJO
1 stop26h 49mKLM
Tue 14/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 25/4£550
Wed 8/506:15LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 58mAir France
Tue 14/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mAir France
Deal found 25/4£555
Fri 3/508:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£556

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 11/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/509:36SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£515
Wed 8/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/518:14SJO - LGW
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£521
Mon 10/619:45LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 10mAir France
Wed 10/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 25/4£527
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/707:00SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£527
Tue 18/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/707:00SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£528
Tue 18/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 26/4£529
Mon 6/511:30LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£535
Thu 22/806:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/913:13SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£538
Mon 21/1013:55LHR - SJO
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1114:18SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£539

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San José, Costa Rica, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to San José. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Mon 6/511:30LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£535
Fri 3/511:35LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 39mKLM
Sun 12/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 25/4£548
Fri 3/508:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£556
Fri 3/508:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 34mKLM
Tue 14/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 26/4£558
Fri 3/511:35LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 39mAir France
Sun 12/507:00SJO - LHR
1 stop23h 15mAir France
Deal found 25/4£562
Mon 6/506:30LHR - SJO
2 stops17h 25mKLM
Thu 16/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 26/4£563
Fri 3/511:35LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 39mKLM
Tue 14/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 26/4£563
Mon 6/506:30LHR - SJO
2 stops17h 25mKLM
Sun 12/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 25/4£569
Fri 3/508:40LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 34mKLM
Sun 12/513:11SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 04mKLM
Deal found 25/4£575

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 925,685 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to San José. Book a round-trip flight to San José instead by using the search form above.
Tue 28/514:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£218
Wed 15/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£222
Sun 2/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£224
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£232
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£236
Sat 1/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£242
Wed 15/510:00LGW - SJO
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£242
Fri 31/510:00LGW - SJO
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£251
Sat 1/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£254

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently £236 while a return flight costs £580. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of £778). Flying to San José in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,056). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£623

February

£657

March

£713

April

£631

May

£647

June

£716

July

£845

August

£723

September

£636

October

£632

November

£679

December

£748

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to San José is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San José. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, Lufthansa and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.7
Good
2,631 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • What does SJO mean?

    Great question - SJO just means San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost £62, while return flights cost around £109.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £166, however they can be found for as little as £136.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Edinburgh offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 8 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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