Cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José from £497
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SJO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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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 12 December 2025.
Fri 26/1210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop38h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/106:30SJO - AMS
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£511
Wed 24/1210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop19h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/106:30SJO - AMS
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£597
Sun 14/1210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/109:40SJO - AMS
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£619
Thu 11/1211:40AMS - SJO
2 stops39h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£620
Mon 29/1210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop33h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/106:30SJO - AMS
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£662
Thu 18/1209:15AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/114:20SJO - AMS
2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£663
Sun 14/1208:45AMS - SJO
2 stops18h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/114:05SJO - AMS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£677
Sun 14/1210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/114:20SJO - AMS
2 stops36h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£684
Sun 28/1211:00AMS - SJO
2 stops40h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:40SJO - AMS
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£706
Best flights from Amsterdam to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Amsterdam to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Wed 4/217:05AMS - SJO
2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£497
Mon 2/207:15AMS - SJO
2 stops20h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/214:05SJO - AMS
1 stop36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£505
Wed 1/414:50AMS - SJO
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/413:25SJO - AMS
1 stop35h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£508
Mon 2/210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/214:20SJO - AMS
1 stop35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Thu 5/210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop33h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Tue 3/209:15AMS - SJO
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Sun 1/211:40AMS - SJO
1 stop32h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Sat 7/211:40AMS - SJO
1 stop32h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/208:45SJO - AMS
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£510
Thu 5/210:20AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/214:05SJO - AMS
1 stop36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£511
Direct flights from Amsterdam to San José
Explore direct flight options from Amsterdam to San José based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Tue 27/113:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Mon 2/220:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£698
Wed 28/113:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Mon 2/220:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£735
Tue 3/313:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Tue 17/320:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/12£741
Mon 2/213:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Mon 16/220:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£750
Tue 3/313:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Wed 18/320:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/12£774
Mon 26/113:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Mon 2/220:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/12£800
Tue 24/213:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Tue 10/320:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£803
Wed 4/313:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Tue 17/320:30SJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/12£804
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to San José. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 11/109:15AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/209:40SJO - AMS
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£532
Mon 19/107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/305:30SJO - AMS
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£527
Tue 20/111:40AMS - SJO
2 stops51h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/305:30SJO - AMS
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£511
Wed 21/108:40AMS - SJO
2 stops35h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/305:30SJO - AMS
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12£509
Sat 24/114:45AMS - SJO
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 31/106:30SJO - AMS
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£534
Wed 28/107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/308:45SJO - AMS
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£512
One-way flights from Amsterdam to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Amsterdam to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Mon 6/413:40AMS - SJO
1 stop17h 04mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12£566
Sun 8/311:00AMS - SJO
2 stops17h 46mAir Europa
Deal found 10/12£586
Tue 20/119:00AMS - SJO
2 stops33h 52mAir Europa
Deal found 12/12£588
Mon 6/413:00AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/12£632
Thu 9/413:00AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Deal found 10/12£633
Tue 24/213:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/12£634
Fri 6/313:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 10/12£652
Thu 9/407:20AMS - SJO
1 stop15h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/12£664
Sat 10/107:15AMS - SJO
2 stops20h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£666
Wed 21/113:45AMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 11/12£670
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 12 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 4/2
17:05-12:56
2 stops26h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 23/2
08:45-08:35
1 stop16h 50m
£497
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 2/2
07:15-20:39
2 stops20h 24m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 20/2
14:05-09:35
1 stop36h 30m
£505
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 1/4
14:50-07:15
1 stop24h 25m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 22/4
13:25-09:20
1 stop35h 55m
£508
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 2/2
10:20-20:39
1 stop17h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 25/2
14:20-08:35
1 stop35h 15m
£510
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 5/2
10:20-13:15
1 stop33h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 24/2
08:45-08:35
1 stop16h 50m
£510
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 3/2
09:15-13:15
2 stops35h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 23/2
08:45-08:35
1 stop16h 50m
£510
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 1/2
11:40-12:56
1 stop32h 16m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 24/2
08:45-08:35
1 stop16h 50m
£510
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 7/2
11:40-12:56
1 stop32h 16m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 23/2
08:45-08:35
1 stop16h 50m
£510
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 5/2
10:20-20:39
1 stop17h 19m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 20/2
14:05-09:35
1 stop36h 30m
£511
AmsterdamSan José
AMS - SJO
AMSSJO
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 6/4
13:40-22:44
1 stop17h 04m
£566
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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to San José
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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 5 December 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 37 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 £376). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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 12 December 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.
How often are flights from Amsterdam to San José delayed?
About 5% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday 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 5% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to San José?
Share of one-stop return flights from Amsterdam to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to San José?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Amsterdam to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £538.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Amsterdam to San José?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 18m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Amsterdam to San José?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.
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 12 December 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.
It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
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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?
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl have been viewed 1 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 26h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £497. 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 (£480), offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to San José. Users have found that United Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 £376). Flying from Amsterdam to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £516). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Amsterdam. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Explore flights to San José departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Amsterdam to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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