How long is the flight from San José to Athens?

Iberia can get you from San José to Athens in just under 23h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6751 mi between San José and Athens.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ATH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Athens as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San José to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San José to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Athens.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Athens?

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Deal found 27/9£908

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Round-trip from	£747
One-way from	£599
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	£978

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59h 45m total
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San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/12

15:13-21:00

2 stops21h 47m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£599

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/11

19:40-01:20

1 stop21h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£614

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/12

19:30-01:20

1 stop21h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£748

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

19:40-01:20

1 stop21h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£754

Fastest return journey

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/12

20:30-01:20

2 stops20h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£772

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

23:28-11:55

2 stops52h 27m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/1

17:40-14:55

1 stop29h 15m

£880

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/2

13:55-12:55

2 stops39h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/3

13:00-22:25

1 stop17h 25m

£890

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/1

17:25-01:20

1 stop23h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 30/1

07:15-15:45

1 stop16h 30m

£900

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

23:28-10:05

1 stop26h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 7/11

14:55-18:35

2 stops59h 40m

£908

San JoséAthens

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

SJOATH

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

08:40-12:55

2 stops44h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/11

12:55-08:32

2 stops27h 37m

£914

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Athens?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Athens (average of £868). Flying from San José to Athens in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Athens?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Athens flights typically cost between £950 and £1,142 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £747 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).

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How long is the flight from San José to Athens?
Iberia can get you from San José to Athens in just under 23h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6751 mi between San José and Athens.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Athens?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Athens (average of £868). Flying from San José to Athens in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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San José to Athens flights typically cost between £950 and £1,142 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £747 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).

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San José to Athens flights typically cost between £950 and £1,142 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £747 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–9 Nov).