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. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 1 daily flight from London. 11 airlines have flights from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

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, United Airlines 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 £73, while return flights cost around £613.

How much is a return flight to San José?

A return flight to San José will typically cost around £1,093, however they can be found for as little as £613.

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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from London to San José takes 15 hours 15 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, Air Canada and Avianca.

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

The best time to book flights to San José is 64 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

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10,442 reviews

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The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

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The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

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The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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8.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

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The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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8.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Avianca

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United Airlines

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10,442 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 1 daily flight from London. 11 airlines have flights from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.
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, United Airlines 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 £73, while return flights cost around £613.
How much is a return flight to San José?
A return flight to San José will typically cost around £1,093, however they can be found for as little as £613.
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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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On average, a flight from London to San José takes 15 hours 15 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, Air Canada and Avianca.

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.

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

The best time to book flights to San José is 64 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

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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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