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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 12 October 2026.

Tue 24/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Tue 1/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 10/10£652

Tue 1/1211:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Tue 8/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 9/10£656

Wed 2/1211:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Tue 8/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 9/10£676

Tue 24/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Fri 4/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 11/10£697

Tue 17/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Tue 1/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 11/10£700

Fri 13/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Tue 17/1118:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 8/10£706

Fri 20/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Wed 2/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 8/10£715

Fri 20/1111:10 -

Nonstop11h 30m

Fri 4/1218:40 -

Nonstop10h 10m

Deal found 9/10£716

Best time to book a flight to San José

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LON-SJO

LHR-SJO

Estimated return price

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

18:40-10:50

Nonstop10h 10m

£676

Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£704

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

18:40-10:50

Nonstop10h 10m

£770

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 20/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

18:40-10:50

Nonstop10h 10m

£784

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 15/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 5/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 6/12

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 11/11

11:10-16:40

Nonstop11h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£814

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/10

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San José

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

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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.

7.1

Good

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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.

6.8

Okay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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.

6.5

Okay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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

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 13h 15m 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 (15h 00m).
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. September 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 £896.

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