£331+ 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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

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 17 August 2025.

Return from

£572

One-way from

£331

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£710

Good round-trip deal

£702 or less

Good one-way deal

£616 or less
27/1-10/2
  • 27/1-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • London to San José
1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • London to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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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 August 2025.

Sun 19/1006:00LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 25mAir Canada
Wed 29/1007:50SJO - LHR
1 stop17h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/8£572
Tue 18/1113:00LGW - SJO
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1212:22SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£572
Thu 30/1014:00LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1112:22SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£573
Sat 1/1112:20LHR - SJO
2 stops53h 57mIcelandair
Fri 14/1116:25SJO - LHR
1 stop22h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 17/8£574
Tue 4/1113:25LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1116:45SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£575
Tue 4/1109:00LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 15mAir Canada
Fri 14/1108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8£575
Sun 28/914:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1011:37SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8£575
Tue 18/1106:50LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Sun 30/1109:05SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 17/8£576
Mon 3/1114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1105:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£576
Fri 17/1008:15LHR - SJO
2 stops34h 40mIcelandair
Sat 1/1113:11SJO - LHR
2 stops49h 34mIcelandair
Deal found 17/8£577
Sat 6/1206:50LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Wed 24/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/8£578
Fri 31/1013:00LGW - SJO
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1105:00SJO - LGW
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8£578

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 3/2

09:15-00:05

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops22h 15m

£572

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

20:05-13:10

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/10

15:25-16:25

1 stop18h 00m

£572

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 27/1

09:15-00:05

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops22h 15m

£572

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

20:05-13:10

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£572

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 20/1

09:15-00:05

2 stops20h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

08:35-12:50

2 stops22h 15m

£572

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 18/11

13:00-13:40

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

12:22-10:05

1 stop15h 43m

£572

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 12/10

14:00-10:41

1 stop27h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

11:37-10:00

1 stop15h 23m

£572

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

13:00-12:30

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/11

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£573

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 7/12

13:00-16:10

2 stops33h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

05:00-06:00

2 stops19h 00m

£573

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 19/10

06:00-20:25

2 stops21h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/10

07:50-08:05

2 stops18h 15m

£575

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 8 August 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 15 hours 25 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 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

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 August 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.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 £42, while return flights cost around £112.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £243, however they can be found for as little as £152.

  • 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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