How often are flights from Amsterdam to San José delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to San José flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Amsterdam to San José flight route?

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San José?

A quick flight from Amsterdam to San José can take about 33h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £637. 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, KLM (£872), offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to San José.

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.

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).

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Round-trip from	£586
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Average price	£620

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Sun 18/10

08:00-07:15

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Wed 31/12

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08:00-11:38

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00:00-07:00

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Fri 30/10

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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10:20-19:39

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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09:15-11:42

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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14:25-07:15

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£637

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Amsterdam Schiphol

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09:15-19:53

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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23:28-07:15

1 stop24h 47m

£637

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Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 27/11

11:00-13:22

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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23:28-08:05

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11:40-22:32

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

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 78 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José (average of £620). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Amsterdam to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Amsterdam to San José flights typically cost between £530 and £821 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £586 on Air Canada (18 Nov–25 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with KLM 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.

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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How popular is this Amsterdam to San José flight route?
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San José?
A quick flight from Amsterdam to San José can take about 33h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £637. 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, KLM (£872), offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to San José.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José (average of £620). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to San José?

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 78 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?

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

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Amsterdam to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Amsterdam to San José flights typically cost between £530 and £821 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £586 on Air Canada (18 Nov–25 Nov).

How often are flights from Amsterdam to San José delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to San José flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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Amsterdam to San José flights typically cost between £530 and £821 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £586 on Air Canada (18 Nov–25 Nov).