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Cheap flights from San José to Edinburgh from £390

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EDI
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£390

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£803
3/6-18/6
  • 3/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • San José to Edinburgh
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 37m total
  • San José to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 3/619:45SJO - EDI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/620:40EDI - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£623
Mon 13/1007:46SJO - EDI
2 stops43h 59mAeromexico
Thu 23/1006:00EDI - SJO
2 stops36h 48mAeromexico
Deal found 29/4£624
Wed 18/619:40SJO - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Mon 23/606:00EDI - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Deal found 29/4£632
Mon 2/613:24SJO - EDI
1 stop15h 41mKLM
Tue 17/617:15EDI - SJO
2 stops31h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/4£652
Mon 22/916:10SJO - EDI
2 stops42h 45mIberia
Tue 7/1015:30EDI - SJO
2 stops30h 05mIberia
Deal found 29/4£742
Wed 4/608:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Sat 14/609:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4£779
Thu 1/513:30SJO - EDI
2 stops38h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/509:40EDI - SJO
2 stops40h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£802
Sat 31/519:25SJO - EDI
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Thu 19/606:15EDI - SJO
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£825
Mon 22/912:50SJO - EDI
2 stops40h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 10/1020:15EDI - SJO
2 stops49h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£1,094

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Price

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

19:45-20:15

1 stop17h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/6

20:40-17:20

1 stop27h 40m

£623

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/10

07:46-10:45

2 stops43h 59m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/10

06:00-11:48

2 stops36h 48m

£624

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/6

13:24-12:05

1 stop15h 41m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/6

17:25-17:25

1 stop31h 00m

£638

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/8

13:08-12:05

1 stop15h 57m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/9

06:00-17:10

2 stops18h 10m

£652

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/9

11:35-19:40

2 stops25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/10

15:30-14:35

2 stops30h 05m

£753

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

08:00-07:20

1 stop16h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/6

09:00-20:25

2 stops18h 25m

£779

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/9

07:55-11:40

2 stops20h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/10

12:30-07:15

2 stops25h 45m

£804

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/5

19:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/6

06:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

£825

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

08:50-14:15

3 stops22h 25m

£392

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/6

16:10-09:30

1 stop34h 20m

£443

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Edinburgh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Edinburgh

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 3 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Aeromexico from San José to Edinburgh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh round-trip from £624. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from £632, and KLM, from £652. Aeromexico is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £444 on Iberia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £447 and Aeromexico from £470 one-way.

  • 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, San José Province to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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