How long is the flight from San José to Edinburgh?

Departing from San José to Edinburgh will take you 17h 30m. There are 5289 mi between San José and Edinburgh.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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

When flying from San José to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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Fri 13/1117:25 -

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Mon 7/1216:05 -

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Deal found 8/9£737

Tue 17/1118:40 -

1 stop17h 30m

Mon 30/1118:25 -

1 stop28h 15m

Deal found 7/9£739

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Round-trip from	£663
One-way from	£353
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£804

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48h 20m total
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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

07:00-17:30

2 stops28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

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San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

21:30-07:20

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£376

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

18:40-18:10

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

18:25-16:40

1 stop28h 15m

£739

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

18:40-18:10

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

14:05-16:40

1 stop32h 35m

£753

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

18:40-17:05

1 stop16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

07:35-16:40

1 stop15h 05m

£774

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

01:15-07:55

2 stops24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/2

09:25-13:22

2 stops33h 57m

£804

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

13:25-11:50

1 stop15h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/10

20:30-17:30

1 stop27h 00m

£816

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/1

12:40-20:39

2 stops37h 59m

£845

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

15:01-16:30

2 stops18h 29m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/10

11:15-20:21

2 stops39h 06m

£868

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

06:00-16:35

2 stops27h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

19:35-20:07

2 stops31h 32m

£905

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Edinburgh (average of £803). Flying from San José to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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 Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £779 and £913 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (13 Nov–7 Dec).

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How long is the flight from San José to Edinburgh?
Departing from San José to Edinburgh will take you 17h 30m. There are 5289 mi between San José and Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Edinburgh (average of £803). Flying from San José to Edinburgh in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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 Edinburgh flights typically cost between £779 and £913 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (13 Nov–7 Dec).

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San José to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £779 and £913 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (13 Nov–7 Dec).