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£643+ 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 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 July 2026.

Sun 25/1011:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Sun 31/118:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 30/6£698
Tue 3/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Tue 10/1118:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 29/6£699
Fri 20/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Wed 16/1218:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 30/6£756
Wed 18/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Sun 6/1218:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 29/6£802
Sat 7/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Sun 22/1118:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 30/6£824
Wed 4/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Fri 13/1118:55
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 28/6£833

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£699

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,223

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 26/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,272

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 7/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,367

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,406

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 13/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,444

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,498

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/11

18:55-11:05

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,658
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 27/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

£645

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 15/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

£721

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 2 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,291 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,108 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,518 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,927 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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.

  • 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 14h 22m on average. The quickest direct flight to San José at this time departs from London Heathrow Airport (11h 30m), while the longest leaves from London Gatwick Airport (17h 15m).

  • 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, September 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 Heathrow Airport. A return direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to San José typically costs around £850.

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