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£234+ 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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
27 fev — 6 mar1
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 28 janeiro 2026.

qui 12/311:55
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SJO
2 stops28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
qui 19/307:05
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LGW
2 stops21h 50m
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Deal found 26/1£556
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SJO
2 stops34h 35m
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qui 12/208:35
SJO
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LHR
1 stop17h 55m
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Deal found 26/1£557
dom 1/313:00
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SJO
2 stops29h 22m
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SJO
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1 stop15h 25m
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Deal found 26/1£558
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SJO
1 stop26h 42m
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qui 26/311:38
SJO
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LGW
1 stop16h 22m
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Deal found 26/1£559
qua 25/209:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
qua 4/308:35
SJO
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LHR
2 stops30h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1£560
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LHR
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SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
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Air Canada
Deal found 26/1£561
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1 stop16h 22m
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ter 17/307:35
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1 stop15h 55m
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Deal found 27/1£564

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 28 janeiro 2026.

Return from

£556

One-way from

£234

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£640

Good round-trip deal

£968 or less

Good one-way deal

£702 or less
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  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 37m total
  • London to San José
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  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to San José
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Price

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

qui 26/2

12:05-13:15

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 5/3

09:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

seg 16/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 26/2

14:05-11:15

1 stop15h 10m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

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10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 19/2

12:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

qui 16/4

09:30-07:15

2 stops28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb 25/4

06:00-10:10

1 stop21h 10m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

seg 23/2

16:20-13:15

2 stops26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 5/3

09:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

dom 8/2

13:45-08:32

1 stop24h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 19/2

12:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

qui 26/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb 7/3

09:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

£637

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

qua 25/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sex 6/3

09:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

£638

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

ter 17/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

qui 26/2

12:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

£638

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

dom 8/3

07:40-10:00

2 stops32h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom 29/3

08:10-23:50

3 stops32h 40m

£638

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to San José is 67 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 11 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From £467
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £534
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £535
KLM
KLM
From £525

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San José are Icelandair, JetBlue 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).

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 28 janeiro 2026.
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
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,207 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,749 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,702 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £75, while return flights cost around £128.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £291, however they can be found for as little as £128.

  • 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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