£599+ Direct flights to San José

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to San José found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Tue 28/1011:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 4/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£651
Thu 6/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 20/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£681
Tue 4/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£684
Thu 13/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 20/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£688
Tue 2/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/10£689
Thu 13/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/10£706
Sat 22/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 4/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/10£707

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£651

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 6/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£681

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 2/12

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£684

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£713

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£769

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£780

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£800

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 20/1

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£812

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 15/1

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£599

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£631

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 17 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andAir Canada to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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).

FAQ about direct flights to San José

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to San José to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.
  • Which airlines fly direct to San José?

    At the moment, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Finnair, Avianca, Iberia, American Airlines offer direct flights to San José. Lufthansa is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to San José.

  • How long is a direct flight to San José?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to San José to last approximately 11h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to San José at this time departs from London Gatwick Airport (11h 40m), while the longest leaves from London Gatwick Airport (11h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to San José?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to San José, June is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. October may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit San José, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to San José?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to San José is London Gatwick Airport. A return direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José typically costs around £772.

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