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£236+ 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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
10 may. — 17 may.1
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 10 abril 2026.

mar. 19/522:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
jue. 21/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£548
mar. 10/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
mié. 25/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£549
lun. 7/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
mié. 23/905:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£549
jue. 4/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
mar. 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£552
mié. 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
sáb. 6/616:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£553
jue. 24/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
mar. 6/1016:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£554
mié. 3/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
jue. 18/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£555
sáb. 31/1021:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
sáb. 14/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4£555
lun. 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops41h 25m
Avianca
jue. 21/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 6/4£556
lun. 25/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
lun. 8/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£557
dom. 31/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
mar. 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£558
mié. 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
mar. 9/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£559

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 10 abril 2026.

Return from

£547

One-way from

£236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£669

Good round-trip deal

£755 or less

Good one-way deal

£589 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 27/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • London to San José
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • London to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£43 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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Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 10 abril 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

dom. 24/5

18:35-12:55

1 stop25h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/6

15:50-17:50

1 stop19h 00m

£695

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sáb. 2/5

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 17/5

08:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

£705

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sáb. 6/6

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 15/6

07:55-07:45

1 stop16h 50m

£708

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

vie. 8/5

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 22/5

08:45-11:10

1 stop19h 25m

£708

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

vie. 24/4

11:25-21:15

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 20/5

08:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

£724

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

jue. 23/4

12:00-20:19

1 stop15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 21/5

00:30-07:15

2 stops23h 45m

£724

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sáb. 2/5

08:00-19:37

2 stops18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/5

07:55-09:20

2 stops18h 25m

£724

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

mié. 13/5

08:00-19:37

2 stops18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 24/5

07:55-09:20

2 stops18h 25m

£724

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

vie. 22/5

10:00-19:37

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 27/5

00:30-07:15

2 stops23h 45m

£726

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

vie. 15/5

22:05-08:50

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 20/5

05:45-15:35

2 stops26h 50m

£733

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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 3 April 2026.

The best time to book flights to San José is 86 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 14 hours 10 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, Lufthansa and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £540
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £543
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £452
British Airways
British Airways
From £579

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).

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 10 abril 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
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,913 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,901 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,867 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,503 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 £159.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £209, however they can be found for as little as £159.

  • 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 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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