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£269+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
20 Aug — 27 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 21 July 2026.

Wed 16/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 13/1001:50
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 17/7£665
Thu 12/1113:45
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops40h 05m
SWISS
Sat 28/1109:20
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£666
Tue 1/1206:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops23h 50m
SWISS
Tue 15/1208:45
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 18/7£667
Tue 8/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 24/916:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 19/7£668
Mon 7/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 16/916:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 20/7£668
Wed 4/1106:00
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop14h 55m
SWISS
Wed 18/1116:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 19/7£669
Tue 3/1118:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 15m
SWISS
Mon 16/1120:35
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops15h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£669
Sat 17/1008:45
STN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1021:10
SJO
-
STN
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£670
Tue 3/1120:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 50m
SWISS
Mon 16/1120:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops16h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 20/7£670
Tue 3/1111:10
LHR
-
SJO
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Tue 10/1118:40
SJO
-
LHR
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 17/7£670
Tue 3/1120:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1120:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£672
Fri 30/1012:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop32h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1120:00
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£672

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 21 July 2026.

Return from

£665

One-way from

£269

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

£824

Good round-trip deal

£695 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 16/9-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • London to San José
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • London to San José
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Price

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LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 3/11

19:05-14:55

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

20:40-17:40

1 stop15h 00m

£687

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 15/9

09:20-16:20

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

19:05-19:45

2 stops17h 40m

£699

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 4/11

15:05-16:10

2 stops31h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

20:00-20:50

1 stop18h 50m

£701

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 3/11

07:45-19:15

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

20:00-20:50

1 stop18h 50m

£712

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 2/9

18:10-11:30

2 stops24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

07:00-19:00

2 stops29h 00m

£726

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

14:10-12:21

2 stops29h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

13:25-11:35

1 stop15h 10m

£737

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Mon 2/11

09:15-18:50

1 stop15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

20:40-17:40

1 stop15h 00m

£737

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

20:25-17:35

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

14:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£760

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 6/1

21:30-17:30

1 stop26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/1

20:00-20:50

1 stop18h 50m

£762

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 13/8

18:35-14:05

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£766

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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 15 hours 24 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 £537
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £442
British Airways
British Airways
From £590
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £490

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 21 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
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,014 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,364 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,152 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,124 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
2,524 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,014 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 £583.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £1,064, however they can be found for as little as £583.

  • 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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