Cheap flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport from £177

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LGW
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in November or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£452

One-way from

£177

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£790

Good round-trip deal

£503 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/11-29/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • San José to London
2/10
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 23m total
  • San José to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£118 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick.

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Cheapest flights from San José to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 5/1118:15SJO - LGW
1 stop18h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 29/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£452
Mon 27/1018:15SJO - LGW
1 stop18h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 4/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£453
Mon 13/1016:10SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1011:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£455
Sat 1/1118:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 8/1111:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9£470
Tue 14/1012:35SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£472
Fri 17/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£473
Thu 16/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£474
Mon 13/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£475
Sat 18/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£480

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Gatwick that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.
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Fly from

San José

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£488

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£503

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

11:37-10:10

1 stop15h 33m

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

14:00-10:41

1 stop27h 41m

£536

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

18:15-10:50

1 stop34h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£536

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

11:45-16:50

1 stop35h 05m

£572

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 4/12

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£586

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/11

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£617

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

11:45-16:35

1 stop34h 50m

£637

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

19:40-16:35

1 stop26h 55m

£678

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

18:30-10:55

Nonstop10h 25m

London Gatwick

Thu 11/12

11:00-16:40

Nonstop11h 40m

£685

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Gatwick. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from San José to London Gatwick Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to London Gatwick?

    For a flight from San José to London Gatwick, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day. 1 airline has flights to London Gatwick from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

    A quick flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport can take about 10h 25m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £488. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to London Gatwick Airport, with prices starting at £481. Users have found that British Airways is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from San José, San José Province to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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