Cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José from £493

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SJO
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£493

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£616
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 27m total
  • Amsterdam to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 13 November 2025.

Fri 21/1107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1208:45SJO - AMS
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11£493
Thu 4/1208:40AMS - SJO
2 stops35h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1209:40SJO - AMS
3 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11£494
Sat 22/1111:00AMS - SJO
2 stops40h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1208:45SJO - AMS
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£500
Wed 26/1111:40AMS - SJO
2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£501
Thu 11/1207:15AMS - SJO
2 stops32h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/106:30SJO - AMS
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£516
Thu 11/1211:40AMS - SJO
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/114:05SJO - AMS
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£522
Fri 28/1107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1223:28SJO - AMS
2 stops25h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£560
Thu 27/1107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/1208:45SJO - AMS
2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£582
Mon 8/1208:40AMS - SJO
2 stops35h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1214:20SJO - AMS
2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/11£583

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Depart

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Price

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 12/3

07:15-21:32

2 stops21h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£493

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 4/3

07:15-19:53

2 stops19h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

05:30-08:35

1 stop20h 05m

£493

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/3

07:15-19:39

2 stops19h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£493

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/3

07:15-19:39

2 stops19h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£494

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/3

14:45-07:32

2 stops23h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

11:13-14:00

2 stops18h 47m

£497

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 1/4

11:00-12:21

1 stop33h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£498

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 13/3

07:15-21:32

2 stops21h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

07:55-14:00

2 stops22h 05m

£498

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 13/3

10:20-19:39

1 stop16h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£500

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/3

11:40-11:56

1 stop31h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£500

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 19/2

09:15-19:53

1 stop17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

07:55-09:20

1 stop17h 25m

£500

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Amsterdam to San José

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 7 November 2025.

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 10 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 £384). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £525). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

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 13 November 2025.
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

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Amsterdam to San José?

    To fly from Amsterdam to San José, you need to book a flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO). Nonstop flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Amsterdam Schiphol take 11h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Schiphol to Juan Santamaria Intl offered by 1 airline.

  • 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 21h 17m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £493. The distance from Amsterdam to San José is about 5626 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines (£510), offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to San José. Users have found that United Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to San José?

    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 £384). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £525). 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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