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 £66, while return flights cost around £140.

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).

£496+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	£548
One-way from	£496
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£667
Good round-trip deal	£676 or less

Air Canada
25/9-11/10
2 total stops
36h 45m total
London to San José

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Avianca
6/5
1 total stop
23h 00m total
London to San José

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to San José
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Thu 25/906:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1007:55SJO - LHR

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£548

Wed 21/508:40LHR - SJO

2 stops18h 45mAir Canada

Wed 28/508:00SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4£554

Thu 11/906:15LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Deal found 29/4£555

Tue 4/1114:30LHR - SJO

1 stop37h 15mLufthansa

Thu 4/1209:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4£557

Sat 14/610:00LGW - SJO

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/704:10SJO - LGW

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£564

Thu 22/518:40LGW - SJO

1 stop26h 05mSWISS

Fri 6/615:25SJO - LGW

1 stop19h 25mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£567

Tue 18/1112:20LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 34mJetBlue

Fri 5/1223:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 29/4£573

Sun 14/908:25LHR - SJO

2 stops34h 30mIcelandair

Sun 5/1014:00SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 45mIcelandair

Deal found 28/4£584

Fri 17/1013:05LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 43mKLM

Fri 31/1020:35SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Deal found 28/4£586

Sun 14/912:10LGW - SJO

2 stops55h 45mIcelandair

Sun 5/1014:00SJO - LGW

2 stops36h 35mIcelandair

Deal found 28/4£587

Wed 7/508:40LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Wed 4/614:40SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 45mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£594

Thu 22/507:25LHR - SJO

2 stops22h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/607:55SJO - LHR

2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4£609

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Thu 25/906:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1007:55SJO - LHR

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£548

Wed 21/508:40LHR - SJO

2 stops18h 45mAir Canada

Wed 28/508:00SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4£554

Thu 11/906:15LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 10mAir France

Deal found 29/4£555

Sat 25/1011:05LHR - SJO

2 stops40h 40mLufthansa

Sat 8/1109:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4£558

Thu 22/518:40LGW - SJO

1 stop26h 05mSWISS

Fri 6/615:25SJO - LGW

1 stop19h 25mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£567

Fri 17/1013:05LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 43mKLM

Fri 31/1020:35SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Deal found 28/4£586

Sun 14/912:10LGW - SJO

2 stops55h 45mIcelandair

Sun 5/1014:00SJO - LGW

2 stops36h 35mIcelandair

Deal found 28/4£587

Thu 22/507:25LHR - SJO

2 stops22h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/607:55SJO - LHR

2 stops41h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4£609

Sun 14/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Sun 5/1016:10SJO - LGW

1 stop35h 45mIberia

Deal found 28/4£614

Mon 2/622:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Thu 12/610:10SJO - LHR

1 stop22h 25mAvianca

Deal found 28/4£629

Sun 24/812:55LHR - SJO

2 stops29h 53mDelta

Fri 5/913:08SJO - LHR

2 stops23h 52mDelta

Deal found 28/4£675

Wed 8/1010:00LGW - SJO

2 stops18h 53mAir Europa

Wed 29/1016:57SJO - LGW

2 stops34h 03mAir Europa

Deal found 28/4£828

Last-minute flights to San José
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Tue 29/415:15LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 40mKLM

Tue 6/513:20SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Deal found 28/4£601

Sun 4/517:25LHR - SJO

1 stop25h 30mKLM

Sun 11/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 29/4£602

Mon 5/517:40LHR - SJO

1 stop36h 10mLufthansa

Mon 12/507:55SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4£559

Mon 5/517:40LHR - SJO

2 stops57h 45mAir Canada

Mon 12/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops20h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4£576

Mon 5/507:25LGW - SJO

3 stops45h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/511:32SJO - LGW

2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£614

Tue 6/518:35LGW - SJO

1 stop29h 45mSWISS

Wed 4/614:40SJO - LGW

2 stops20h 15mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£591

Tue 6/519:20LCY - SJO

1 stop29h 00mSWISS

Wed 4/614:40SJO - LCY

2 stops19h 35mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£612

Tue 6/515:50LHR - SJO

2 stops34h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 13/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4£631

Tue 6/520:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mIberia

Wed 4/616:30SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 30mIberia

Deal found 28/4£686

Wed 7/508:40LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Wed 4/614:40SJO - LHR

2 stops18h 45mSWISS

Deal found 28/4£594

Wed 7/512:55LHR - SJO

2 stops30h 04mDelta

Wed 4/613:24SJO - LHR

2 stops23h 36mDelta

Deal found 28/4£674

Thu 8/508:40LHR - SJO

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/607:55SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£573

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 29 April 2025.

Tue 6/522:05LHR - SJO

1 stop23h 00mAvianca

Deal found 28/4£496

Fri 20/614:30LTN - SJO

3 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£497

Tue 9/922:05STN - SJO

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£504

Fri 20/615:00LGW - SJO

3 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£507

Tue 17/619:25LHR - SJO

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£513

Wed 18/609:00LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 25mAir France

Deal found 28/4£525

Sat 31/510:00LGW - SJO

2 stops18h 53mAir Europa

Deal found 28/4£548

Tue 17/620:10LCY - SJO

2 stops28h 15mKLM

Deal found 28/4£554

Thu 5/608:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 28/4£557

Mon 23/608:30LCY - SJO

3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4£564

Fri 22/806:30LHR - SJO

2 stops17h 55mKLM

Deal found 28/4£568

Mon 8/917:25LGW - SJO

2 stops25h 23mAeromexico

Deal found 27/4£585

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LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

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Thu 25/9

06:30-17:35

1 stop18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/10

07:55-09:35

1 stop18h 40m

£548

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

08:40-20:25

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£554

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:15-17:10

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-16:35

1 stop14h 10m

£555

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/10

12:40-22:55

2 stops17h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

07:55-06:30

1 stop15h 35m

£561

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 14/6

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

04:10-06:20

2 stops19h 10m

£564

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

15:25-17:50

1 stop19h 25m

£567

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 14/9

08:25-11:55

2 stops34h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

14:00-20:45

1 stop23h 45m

£584

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

13:05-11:48

1 stop29h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

20:35-17:00

1 stop14h 25m

£586

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

12:10-12:55

2 stops55h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

14:00-09:35

2 stops36h 35m

£587

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

07:25-22:39

2 stops22h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

07:55-08:20

2 stops41h 25m

£609

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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?

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 53 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 United Airlines.

Air Canada

From £708

Lufthansa

From £758

United Airlines

From £754

KLM

From £702

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 SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,697 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Air France

7.4

Good

1,444 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,929 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

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 £66, while return flights cost around £140.
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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Temperature in San José by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

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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