Cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José from £466

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SJO
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Wed 20/508:00
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops46h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 8/607:15
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops43h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3£587
Fri 22/512:15
AMS
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 2/607:10
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops19h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3£590
Thu 21/511:15
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops41h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 2/607:10
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops19h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3£599
Sat 24/1013:15
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops30h 43m
Delta
Thu 12/1114:30
SJO
-
AMS
1 stop15h 25m
Delta
Deal found 31/3£606
Sat 12/914:40
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops29h 14m
Delta
Fri 25/913:25
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops33h 45m
Delta
Deal found 29/3£606
Fri 11/915:00
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Wed 23/913:25
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops32h 15m
Delta
Deal found 29/3£607
Thu 3/913:20
AMS
-
SJO
1 stop30h 36m
Delta
Fri 18/913:25
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops33h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/4£608
Tue 31/317:05
AMS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 50m
Delta
Mon 6/413:20
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops32h 20m
Delta
Deal found 30/3£609
Wed 20/511:10
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops42h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 3/607:10
SJO
-
AMS
2 stops19h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3£609
Thu 16/408:00
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops20h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 20/407:55
SJO
-
AMS
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3£612
Thu 21/511:15
AMS
-
SJO
2 stops19h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 7/600:30
SJO
-
AMS
1 stop24h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/3£612

Find flight deals from Amsterdam to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£466

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£638
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/5-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 45m total
  • Amsterdam to San José
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 47m total
  • Amsterdam to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 24/5

15:00-11:52

2 stops28h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

13:20-09:15

2 stops35h 55m

£606

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 13/4

10:25-11:56

1 stop33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

13:21-13:10

1 stop15h 49m

£606

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 14/9

16:45-11:54

2 stops27h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

13:25-07:10

2 stops33h 45m

£607

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 21/5

08:00-22:39

2 stops22h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:44-07:35

2 stops34h 51m

£612

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

08:00-12:21

2 stops36h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:44-07:35

2 stops34h 51m

£612

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 2/5

08:00-12:21

2 stops36h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

12:44-07:35

2 stops34h 51m

£615

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 16/4

08:00-20:19

2 stops20h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

13:25-07:15

2 stops33h 50m

£615

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 21/5

11:00-22:39

1 stop19h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

00:30-09:20

1 stop24h 50m

£618

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

14:50-07:15

1 stop24h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/6

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£618

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 23/5

12:00-22:39

2 stops42h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

12:44-07:35

2 stops34h 51m

£618

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Amsterdam to San José. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José (average of £388). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AMS to SJO?

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When flying from Amsterdam to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Amsterdam to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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  • How popular is this Amsterdam to San José flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San José?

    A quick flight from Amsterdam to San José can take about 22h 39m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £612. The distance from Amsterdam to San José is about 5626 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam to San José round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (£431), offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to San José. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to San José that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José (average of £388). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £524). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Amsterdam to San José

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