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Cheap flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport from £286

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LGW
9 Apr — 16 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 10 March 2026.

Sun 19/416:30
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop35h 20m
Iberia
Sun 26/420:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 5/3£553
Sat 18/416:40
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop20h 20m
Iberia
Sat 25/420:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 5/3£554
Fri 3/411:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/411:30
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£558
Fri 3/411:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/520:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£561
Fri 3/411:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/520:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£562
Thu 23/416:30
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
Iberia
Sun 26/420:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Deal found 6/3£565
Fri 3/411:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/506:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£571
Wed 27/519:15
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop31h 10m
Air France
Mon 8/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
Deal found 9/3£573
Wed 1/719:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop31h 20m
Air France
Tue 1/917:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 8/3£574
Wed 27/519:15
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop31h 10m
Air France
Thu 4/617:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 00m
Air France
Deal found 8/3£578
Tue 31/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/520:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£579

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£286

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£480

Good round-trip deal

£624 or less
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 45m total
  • San José to London
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31/3
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 22m total
  • San José to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£191 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

14:50-09:00

2 stops35h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£888
Fastest return journey

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£906

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

11:02-16:25

2 stops22h 23m

London Gatwick

Wed 13/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£924

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

14:50-16:25

2 stops18h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

10:00-07:10

2 stops28h 10m

£936

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

11:02-16:25

2 stops22h 23m

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

10:00-21:47

2 stops18h 47m

£975

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

14:49-16:25

2 stops18h 36m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

10:00-08:20

2 stops29h 20m

£1,038

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

14:48-16:25

2 stops18h 37m

London Gatwick

Thu 6/8

10:00-21:45

2 stops18h 45m

£1,067

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

14:48-16:25

2 stops18h 37m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/8

10:00-21:45

2 stops18h 45m

£1,079

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

14:49-16:25

2 stops18h 36m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/4

10:00-08:21

2 stops29h 21m

£1,082

San JoséLondon

SJO - LGW

SJOLGW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

14:50-22:30

2 stops24h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

17:35-21:47

3 stops35h 12m

£1,085

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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 6 March 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport (average of £410). Flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,176). 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 10 March 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 10 March 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
7,781 reviews
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Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

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
7,781 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,781 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

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

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

  • 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 35h 10m. Air Europa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £888. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi.

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

    Currently priced at £511, 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 27% 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 £740, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £580. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - London Gatwick), is priced around £614.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Gatwick?

    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.

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

    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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport (average of £410). Flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,176). 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£511Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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