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£271+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
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 17 March 2026.

Tue 2/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 18/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 16/3£613
Sat 18/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Mon 4/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 17/3£614
Sat 9/520:40
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Iberia
Mon 25/516:30
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop20h 30m
Iberia
Deal found 17/3£614
Mon 11/505:55
STN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/521:10
SJO
-
STN
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£615
Thu 16/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sun 26/416:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 16/3£615
Thu 7/506:00
STN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/521:10
SJO
-
STN
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£616
Fri 17/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Sat 25/416:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 13/3£616
Sat 11/417:40
STN
-
SJO
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:10
SJO
-
STN
1 stop33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3£617
Wed 22/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 2/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 15/3£617
Tue 21/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops56h 10m
Avianca
Thu 23/401:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 16/3£617
Sat 9/519:50
STN
-
SJO
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/521:10
SJO
-
STN
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£618
Wed 22/406:00
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/408:05
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£618

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 17 March 2026.

Return from

£613

One-way from

£271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£701

Good round-trip deal

£824 or less
8/5-22/5
  • 8/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • London to San José
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10/4
  • 10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • London to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 4/6

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

15:50-17:25

1 stop18h 35m

£669

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

06:55-17:35

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/6

19:25-20:40

1 stop18h 15m

£674

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 28/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£679

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 27/5

17:50-16:20

1 stop29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£689
Fastest return journey

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 28/5

10:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£689

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 24/6

13:00-07:15

1 stop25h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/7

13:25-11:35

1 stop15h 10m

£693

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

10:00-19:37

1 stop16h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/7

11:13-11:35

1 stop17h 22m

£693

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

07:30-20:19

2 stops19h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/4

07:55-07:55

1 stop17h 00m

£693

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

07:30-20:19

2 stops19h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-21:35

2 stops25h 35m

£693

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 29/5

07:25-22:39

2 stops22h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

06:40-09:40

1 stop20h 00m

£695

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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 13 March 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 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from London to San José are Air Canada, United Airlines and Lufthansa.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From £476
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £538
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £550
KLM
KLM
From £556

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San José are SWISS, Finnair and Icelandair.

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 17 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,432 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,811 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,858 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,799 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,546 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

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, SWISS 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 £68, while return flights cost around £168.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £257, however they can be found for as little as £168.

  • 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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