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£279+ Cheap flights to San José

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 July 2026.

Thu 10/918:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Fri 23/1015:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£662
Mon 14/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sun 27/901:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/7£662
Tue 3/1119:05
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1120:40
SJO
-
LCY
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£663
Thu 17/919:15
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1019:25
SJO
-
LCY
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£664
Fri 23/1008:40
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops18h 40m
SWISS
Sun 1/1108:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops30h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£664
Thu 17/917:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/907:07
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£664
Sat 14/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Sun 29/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/7£665
Tue 17/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Fri 27/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/7£665
Thu 19/1113:45
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops40h 05m
SWISS
Thu 3/1208:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops41h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£667
Thu 17/918:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Fri 2/1015:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£667
Thu 15/1006:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops23h 00m
SWISS
Thu 29/1007:45
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£668
Tue 3/1118:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 15m
SWISS
Mon 9/1120:35
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops15h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 8/7£668

Find flight deals to San José

Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 8 July 2026.

Return from

£662

One-way from

£279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£830

Good round-trip deal

£697 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/9-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • London to San José
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • London to San José
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 6/8

08:00-22:39

2 stops21h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/8

13:25-11:35

1 stop15h 10m

£735

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 10/8

11:25-22:39

2 stops18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/8

08:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

£735

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 8/8

10:00-22:39

1 stop19h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

08:45-11:10

1 stop19h 25m

£735

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

07:45-20:19

1 stop19h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/9

07:55-11:35

1 stop20h 40m

£735

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 19/8

06:00-20:20

2 stops21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/8

07:10-21:50

3 stops31h 40m

£750

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

10:00-19:37

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/8

08:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

£759

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 7/8

07:45-19:37

2 stops18h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/8

13:25-10:40

2 stops38h 15m

£759

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Fri 27/11

17:45-15:15

1 stop27h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

20:40-17:40

1 stop15h 00m

£762

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 3/11

08:40-17:30

1 stop14h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

19:30-17:20

1 stop15h 50m

£777

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sun 30/8

07:00-20:20

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/9

07:10-15:50

3 stops25h 40m

£780

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from London to San José takes 14 hours 59 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from London to San José are United Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £551
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £443
British Airways
British Airways
From £598
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £495

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San José are Avianca, SWISS and Air Canada.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

The best time to book flights to San José is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 8 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,321 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,124 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,103 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,947 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Avianca is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £77, while return flights cost around £203.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £213, however they can be found for as little as £203.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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