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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 February 2026.

Thu 12/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 19/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 10/2£749

Thu 5/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 19/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 10/2£835

Tue 24/211:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Tue 17/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 11/2£865

Thu 19/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 26/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 9/2£888

Thu 5/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Tue 24/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 11/2£943

Sat 28/211:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Tue 3/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 9/2£1,055

Thu 5/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 12/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 10/2£1,146

Thu 26/211:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Tue 10/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 9/2£1,159

Tue 24/211:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 5/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 9/2£1,197

Sat 7/311:00

LGW

-

SJO

Nonstop11h 40m

British Airways

Thu 12/318:30

SJO

-

LGW

Nonstop10h 25m

British Airways

Deal found 11/2£1,203

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LON-SJO

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£749

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£835

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£865

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£888

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£906

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£943

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£1,055

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£1,159

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£1,203

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

£1,234

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/2

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San José

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.

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

7.7

Good

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

7.1

Good

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

6.8

Okay

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7.7

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQ about direct flights to San José

How much are direct flights to San José?
On average, a one-way direct flight to San José will cost users approximately £728. If you're looking for a direct return flight to San José, you can expect to pay around £1,089.
Which airlines fly direct to San José?
At the moment, British Airways, Finnair offer direct flights to San José. British Airways 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. April 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 £908.

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