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£285+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to San José in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, 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 20 October 2025.

Return from

£545

One-way from

£285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£620

Good round-trip deal

£687 or less
13/11-20/11
  • 13/11-20/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • London to San José
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m total
  • London to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Tue 11/1106:15LGW - SJO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:35SJO - LGW
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£545
Tue 2/1219:10LCY - SJO
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1220:40SJO - LCY
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£548
Tue 11/1119:35STN - SJO
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1108:35SJO - STN
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£549
Fri 5/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£549
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£550
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£552
Fri 5/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£553
Tue 2/1219:35STN - SJO
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1208:35SJO - STN
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10£554
Mon 1/1220:15LHR - SJO
2 stops47h 50mLufthansa
Mon 15/1220:10SJO - LHR
1 stop29h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/10£554
Thu 13/1111:10LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Fri 28/1108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 18/10£554
Wed 26/1111:10LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Fri 5/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops16h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 19/10£555
Thu 6/1109:30LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Sat 22/1120:40SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 19/10£556

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sun 9/11

20:15-22:55

3 stops32h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

20:40-21:15

2 stops18h 35m

£580

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 8/11

06:30-18:55

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

20:10-21:25

3 stops19h 15m

£589

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/11

09:10-19:53

1 stop16h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/11

14:00-11:05

1 stop15h 05m

£590

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Tue 2/12

06:30-22:55

3 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

08:35-14:20

2 stops23h 45m

£590

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

08:45-07:30

1 stop16h 45m

£596

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

08:45-07:30

1 stop16h 45m

£596

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 27/12

16:20-12:55

1 stop26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

06:30-07:30

1 stop19h 00m

£615

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 4/2

09:50-18:16

2 stops38h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

23:28-12:50

2 stops31h 22m

£616

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 21/3

16:20-11:55

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

07:55-11:35

1 stop20h 40m

£621

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Tue 3/3

08:10-19:00

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£621

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Best time to book a flight to San José

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San José. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to San José is 70 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 44 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to San José. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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 at midday, 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 United Airlines.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £558
KLM
KLM
From £531
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £518
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £564

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

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).

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 20 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andAir Canada 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,337 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,508 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 £43, while return flights cost around £139.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.

  • 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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