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Cheap flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport from £276

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LGW
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick are usually found in March or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 26 February 2026.

Tue 27/1018:30
SJO
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Tue 10/1111:00
LGW
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 22/2£521
Wed 3/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Sun 21/617:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 22/2£526
Tue 31/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/414:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£546
Sat 7/1118:30
SJO
-
LGW
Nonstop10h 25m
British Airways
Sat 28/1111:00
LGW
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 25/2£552
Wed 25/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/514:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£553
Mon 14/919:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Fri 18/910:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
Deal found 26/2£558
Tue 31/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/414:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£563
Tue 31/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/414:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£564
Tue 24/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/513:05
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£565
Thu 19/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:05
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£567
Tue 24/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/513:05
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£569
Wed 1/411:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/414:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£576

Find 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£526

One-way from

£276

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£481

Good round-trip deal

£598 or less

Good one-way deal

£514 or less
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  • Air France
  • 3/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • San José to London
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  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 41m total
  • San José to London
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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 26 February 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

16:30-20:00

1 stop20h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

£754

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£844

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 23/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£926

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

11:38-10:00

1 stop15h 22m

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

14:00-10:42

1 stop27h 42m

£931

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

14:49-16:25

2 stops18h 36m

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

10:00-07:08

2 stops28h 08m

£978

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/4

14:49-22:25

2 stops24h 36m

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

17:35-22:14

2 stops35h 39m

£1,022

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

14:54-16:25

2 stops19h 31m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

10:00-07:05

2 stops27h 05m

£1,082

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

23:59-09:55

2 stops26h 56m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

17:35-21:46

3 stops35h 11m

£1,127

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

14:48-16:25

2 stops18h 37m

London Gatwick

Tue 14/7

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£1,137

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/7

14:48-16:25

2 stops18h 37m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/7

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£1,137

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Gatwick

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José 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 20 February 2026.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José 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 to London Gatwick Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport (average of £407). Flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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 26 February 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,772 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,772 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,772 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Natasha,Feb 2026

SEA - LHR

I already said the thing about the list luggage, which actually this flight.

Related info for your journey

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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 to London Gatwick Airport?

    A quick flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport can take about 18h 36m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,001. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £505, British Airways will fly you from San José to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from San José to London Gatwick Airport for 22% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport? While on average our users pay £588, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £465. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - London Gatwick), is priced around £557.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport (average of £407). Flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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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British AirwaysCheapest£505Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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