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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José . Flying to San José in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, Icelandair 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 £70.

How much is a return flight to San José?

A return flight to San José will typically cost around £475, however they can be found for as little as £96.

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 40 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 María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

£488+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	£562
One-way from	£488
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£613
Good round-trip deal	£664 or less

Air Canada
15/11-29/11
3 total stops
38h 35m total
London to San José

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46h 10m total
London to San José

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Sat 15/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops22h 25mAir Canada

Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6£562

Fri 19/906:00LHR - SJO

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1008:00SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£562

Fri 4/710:00LGW - SJO

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/708:50SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£562

Sun 31/808:15LHR - SJO

2 stops58h 40mIcelandair

Mon 8/913:00SJO - LHR

2 stops24h 45mIcelandair

Deal found 12/6£564

Tue 18/1111:05LGW - SJO

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1118:35SJO - LGW

Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£572

Tue 30/907:30LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 05mLufthansa

Tue 14/1019:25SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/6£575

Mon 23/622:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Wed 9/715:00SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 35mAvianca

Deal found 11/6£586

Mon 20/1015:15LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 33mKLM

Wed 5/1120:35SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/6£587

Tue 18/1109:15LCY - SJO

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1108:55SJO - LCY

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£592

Wed 9/710:00LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 37mUnited Airlines

Thu 24/707:15SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6£601

Tue 17/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

Sun 29/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mAir France

Deal found 12/6£604

Sun 16/1107:25LHR - SJO

1 stop21h 29mJetBlue

Sun 23/1123:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 11/6£614

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Sat 15/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops22h 25mAir Canada

Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6£562

Fri 19/906:00LHR - SJO

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 3/1008:00SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£562

Sun 31/808:15LHR - SJO

2 stops58h 40mIcelandair

Mon 8/913:00SJO - LHR

2 stops24h 45mIcelandair

Deal found 12/6£564

Tue 2/918:40LHR - SJO

1 stop25h 30mSWISS

Wed 24/914:40SJO - LHR

2 stops21h 40mSWISS

Deal found 10/6£570

Tue 18/1111:05LGW - SJO

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1118:35SJO - LGW

Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£572

Tue 30/907:30LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 05mLufthansa

Tue 14/1019:25SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 12/6£575

Mon 23/622:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Wed 9/715:00SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 35mAvianca

Deal found 11/6£586

Mon 20/1015:15LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 33mKLM

Wed 5/1120:35SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/6£587

Wed 13/807:25LHR - SJO

2 stops22h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 23/808:37SJO - LHR

1 stop39h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6£607

Tue 24/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

Sun 10/813:21SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 49mAir France

Deal found 12/6£608

Sun 16/1107:25LHR - SJO

1 stop21h 29mJetBlue

Mon 24/1123:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 11/6£614

Tue 2/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Wed 17/916:10SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 50mIberia

Deal found 12/6£642

Last-minute flights to San José
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Sat 14/613:05LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 55mKLM

Mon 14/713:21SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 49mKLM

Deal found 12/6£614

Tue 17/622:05LHR - SJO

1 stop23h 00mAvianca

Tue 24/610:10SJO - LHR

1 stop22h 25mAvianca

Deal found 12/6£591

Tue 17/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

Sun 29/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mAir France

Deal found 12/6£604

Tue 17/620:55LHR - SJO

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Tue 24/613:25SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 05mKLM

Deal found 12/6£637

Tue 17/608:00LHR - SJO

2 stops18h 37mLufthansa

Tue 24/613:30SJO - LHR

2 stops33h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 10/6£660

Tue 17/608:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/614:40SJO - LCY

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£729

Tue 17/608:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Tue 24/619:25SJO - LCY

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 12/6£755

Thu 19/607:25LHR - SJO

2 stops33h 46mUnited Airlines

Mon 30/607:15SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6£607

Thu 19/608:40LHR - SJO

1 stop36h 05mSWISS

Wed 2/714:40SJO - LHR

2 stops34h 15mSWISS

Deal found 10/6£645

Fri 20/609:30LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir Canada

Fri 4/707:55SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 11/6£594

Sat 21/609:30LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/707:55SJO - LHR

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£615

Sat 21/606:00LTN - SJO

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/708:00SJO - LTN

3 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£648

One-way flights to San José
Search for one-way flight options to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Tue 5/818:10STN - SJO

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£488

Sat 16/822:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Deal found 11/6£492

Fri 7/1118:50LHR - SJO

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£494

Sat 5/708:50LGW - SJO

3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£498

Tue 8/708:40LCY - SJO

3 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£502

Fri 4/721:50LTN - SJO

3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£509

Tue 26/807:45LCY - SJO

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 11/6£552

Wed 8/1019:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 25mAir France

Deal found 12/6£553

Thu 3/715:15LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 45mKLM

Deal found 12/6£592

Thu 13/1111:05LGW - SJO

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/6£629

Fri 29/810:00LGW - SJO

2 stops18h 53mAir Europa

Deal found 12/6£642

Fri 20/620:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Deal found 11/6£651

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LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

06:00-22:25

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

09:00-07:10

1 stop16h 10m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

06:00-13:45

1 stop14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:00-09:35

2 stops18h 35m

£562

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 4/7

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/7

08:50-07:00

1 stop15h 10m

£562

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

08:15-11:55

2 stops58h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

13:00-20:45

2 stops24h 45m

£564

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

11:05-16:45

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

18:35-10:55

Nonstop10h 20m

£572

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

07:30-17:35

1 stop17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

19:25-18:40

1 stop16h 15m

£575

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

22:05-09:20

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/7

15:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

£586

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

15:15-11:48

1 stop27h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

20:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

£587

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 18/11

09:15-23:15

2 stops20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

08:55-12:50

2 stops21h 55m

£592

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 9/7

10:00-19:37

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/7

07:15-06:45

1 stop16h 30m

£601

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

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

The best time to book flights to San José is 60 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.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from London to San José takes 15 hours 48 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to San José are Air Canada, Lufthansa and KLM.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San José are Icelandair, JetBlue and Air France.

Rainfall in San José 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, KLM and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,358 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,463 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,624 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,950 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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, Icelandair 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 £70.
How much is a return flight to San José?
A return flight to San José will typically cost around £475, however they can be found for as little as £96.
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 40 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 María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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FAQs about flying to San José

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to San José?

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

How much is a return flight to San José?

Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

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