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 £59, while return flights cost around £70.

How much is a return flight to San José?

A return flight to San José will typically cost around £558, however they can be found for as little as £96.

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).

£322+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	£563
One-way from	£322
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£613
Good round-trip deal	£663 or less

Air Canada
21/11-29/11
3 total stops
36h 30m total
London to San José

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Fri 21/1108:55LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mAir Canada

Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 22/6£563

Tue 4/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1108:55SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£566

Tue 1/710:00LGW - SJO

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/708:50SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£571

Mon 1/912:10LGW - SJO

2 stops55h 50mIcelandair

Thu 18/913:00SJO - LGW

2 stops37h 35mIcelandair

Deal found 23/6£582

Sat 30/808:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 45mJetBlue

Sun 14/914:07SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 23/6£586

Tue 4/1118:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - LGW

2 stops20h 00mSWISS

Deal found 24/6£588

Tue 2/1209:15LCY - SJO

2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1208:55SJO - LCY

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6£589

Tue 2/920:05LHR - SJO

1 stop24h 05mSWISS

Wed 17/914:40SJO - LHR

2 stops20h 10mSWISS

Deal found 22/6£590

Sat 30/806:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 05mLufthansa

Wed 17/914:40SJO - LHR

3 stops21h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 22/6£594

Mon 20/1022:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Tue 4/1102:15SJO - LHR

1 stop30h 20mAvianca

Deal found 25/6£602

Fri 28/1111:20LGW - SJO

2 stops54h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/1215:50SJO - LGW

2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/6£604

Tue 30/908:15LHR - SJO

2 stops34h 40mIcelandair

Tue 14/1013:00SJO - LHR

2 stops34h 30mIcelandair

Deal found 23/6£605

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Fri 21/1108:55LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mAir Canada

Sat 29/1109:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 22/6£563

Tue 4/1106:00LHR - SJO

2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1108:55SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£566

Mon 1/912:10LGW - SJO

2 stops55h 50mIcelandair

Thu 18/913:00SJO - LGW

2 stops37h 35mIcelandair

Deal found 23/6£582

Fri 8/818:00LHR - SJO

1 stop23h 42mUnited Airlines

Fri 15/811:13SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/6£583

Sat 30/808:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 45mJetBlue

Sun 14/914:07SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 23/6£586

Tue 4/1118:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mSWISS

Wed 19/1115:50SJO - LGW

2 stops20h 00mSWISS

Deal found 24/6£588

Sat 30/806:30LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 05mLufthansa

Wed 17/914:40SJO - LHR

3 stops21h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 22/6£594

Mon 20/1022:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Tue 4/1102:15SJO - LHR

1 stop30h 20mAvianca

Deal found 25/6£602

Fri 28/1111:20LGW - SJO

2 stops54h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/1208:05SJO - LGW

2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/6£604

Tue 2/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Wed 17/916:10SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 50mIberia

Deal found 24/6£637

Mon 10/1108:40LCY - SJO

1 stop14h 30mKLM

Tue 18/1120:35SJO - LCY

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Deal found 24/6£664

Tue 2/1211:05LGW - SJO

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 16/1218:35SJO - LGW

Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/6£667

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Tue 24/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

Sun 29/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop13h 55mAir France

Deal found 23/6£668

Tue 24/619:20LCY - SJO

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/719:25SJO - LCY

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6£749

Wed 25/622:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Sun 6/701:40SJO - LHR

1 stop30h 55mAvianca

Deal found 23/6£733

Thu 26/608:30LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 05mLufthansa

Tue 15/719:25SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 24/6£752

Thu 26/608:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Tue 15/719:25SJO - LCY

1 stop16h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 24/6£771

Sun 29/617:25LHR - SJO

1 stop25h 35mKLM

Sun 6/719:40SJO - LHR

2 stops16h 45mKLM

Deal found 24/6£680

Tue 1/710:00LGW - SJO

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/708:50SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£571

Tue 1/716:40LHR - SJO

2 stops24h 31mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/813:30SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/6£628

Tue 1/722:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Mon 14/701:55SJO - LHR

1 stop30h 40mAvianca

Deal found 24/6£755

Tue 1/716:25LHR - SJO

2 stops27h 45mLufthansa

Sun 13/714:40SJO - LHR

3 stops23h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 23/6£766

Tue 1/719:20LCY - SJO

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 15/719:25SJO - LCY

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6£777

Tue 1/712:15LHR - SJO

1 stop14h 54mIberia

Fri 11/716:10SJO - LHR

1 stop18h 05mIberia

Deal found 24/6£827

One-way flights to San José
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Thu 20/1110:45LHR - SJO

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6£322

Fri 22/822:20STN - SJO

3 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/6£327

Tue 12/813:10LTN - SJO

3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£332

Fri 7/1113:00LGW - SJO

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£342

Wed 15/1008:30LCY - SJO

3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£442

Wed 19/1121:40LHR - SJO

1 stop24h 20mAvianca

Deal found 23/6£462

Thu 28/806:15LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 10mAir France

Deal found 24/6£521

Thu 28/807:45LCY - SJO

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 24/6£550

Thu 11/1211:40LGW - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir Transat

Deal found 24/6£574

Mon 14/711:20LHR - SJO

1 stop31h 36mKLM

Deal found 23/6£634

Fri 12/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Deal found 24/6£652

Mon 1/910:00LGW - SJO

2 stops18h 53mAir Europa

Deal found 23/6£654

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LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

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Fri 21/11

08:55-23:15

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

09:00-07:10

1 stop16h 10m

£563

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

06:00-23:15

2 stops23h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

08:55-08:30

1 stop17h 35m

£566

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

10:00-22:40

1 stop19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

08:14-06:55

1 stop15h 41m

£572

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

12:10-13:00

2 stops55h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/9

13:00-09:35

2 stops37h 35m

£582

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

08:15-13:00

1 stop35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/9

14:07-20:45

1 stop23h 38m

£586

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

18:40-14:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

15:50-17:50

2 stops20h 00m

£588

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 2/12

09:15-23:15

2 stops20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/12

08:55-12:50

2 stops21h 55m

£589

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 2/9

20:05-13:10

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£590

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 30/8

06:30-17:35

1 stop18h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

14:40-18:40

3 stops21h 00m

£594

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

22:05-09:20

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

02:15-14:35

1 stop30h 20m

£602

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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 14 hours 50 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.

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

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 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

7,965 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 reviews

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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

1,365 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 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 Transat

7.8

Good

400 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 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

7.5

Good

1,470 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 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

1,647 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,965 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 £59, while return flights cost around £70.
How much is a return flight to San José?
A return flight to San José will typically cost around £558, however they can be found for as little as £96.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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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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