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£229+ 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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
2 gen — 9 gen1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2025

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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 3 dicembre 2025.

mar 9/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar 13/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£603
dom 14/1213:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mAir Canada
mer 31/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£605
ven 12/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
mer 31/1208:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£607
ven 12/1212:00LHR - SJO
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
ven 9/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£609
gio 11/1207:30LHR - SJO
2 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
gio 15/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12£619
mar 9/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mAir Canada
mar 13/108:35SJO - LHR
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12£628
sab 13/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
lun 29/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12£631
sab 13/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
mer 31/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12£634
gio 11/1210:00LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
mar 30/1207:30SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12£639
sab 6/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
mar 16/1218:30SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/12£695
sab 6/1218:40LGW - SJO
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
mer 14/115:50SJO - LGW
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£713
mar 2/1211:00LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar 9/1218:15SJO - LGW
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12£741

Find flight deals to San José

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 3 dicembre 2025.

Return from

£519

One-way from

£229

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£909

Good round-trip deal

£751 or less

Good one-way deal

£640 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • London to San José
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 37m total
  • London to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 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 3 dicembre 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

mer 4/2

05:55-00:15

2 stops48h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 10/2

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£523

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

lun 9/3

16:45-15:20

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom 22/3

05:00-09:10

3 stops22h 10m

£535

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

mer 8/4

07:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun 27/4

01:55-12:45

2 stops27h 50m

£541

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

mer 4/2

14:40-00:15

2 stops39h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 10/2

18:15-20:20

1 stop20h 05m

£545

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

mar 10/3

20:25-00:15

2 stops33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar 17/3

18:15-20:15

1 stop20h 00m

£550

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

sab 7/3

08:50-08:50

2 stops30h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven 20/3

01:45-11:30

2 stops27h 45m

£566

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

dom 25/1

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sab 31/1

06:30-07:30

1 stop19h 00m

£576

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

sab 24/1

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sab 31/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£576

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

gio 22/1

16:00-12:56

2 stops26h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven 30/1

14:00-10:25

1 stop14h 25m

£576

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

ven 23/1

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom 1/2

14:05-11:15

1 stop15h 10m

£576

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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 28 November 2025.

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 14 hours 23 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 £560
KLM
KLM
From £546
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £496
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £566

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 3 dicembre 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
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,426 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
9,063 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
10,495 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
7,602 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
7,550 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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 £47, while return flights cost around £50.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £376, however they can be found for as little as £50.

  • 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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