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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £400

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 July 2026.

Tue 27/1005:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Tue 10/1118:20
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Deal found 14/7£661
Thu 3/908:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop36h 15m
SWISS
Fri 18/915:50
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 14/7£667
Thu 3/909:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/915:50
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£675
Tue 17/1109:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1120:40
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£687
Tue 27/1005:50
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Wed 11/1119:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 45m
Air France
Deal found 14/7£697
Mon 26/1006:05
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/1120:40
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/7£704
Thu 29/1009:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops31h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1123:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7£706

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£661

One-way from

£400

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£643
Air France
  • Air France
  • 27/10-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/10

09:25-19:39

2 stops40h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

23:28-07:55

1 stop26h 27m

£706
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

09:25-12:55

2 stops33h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

06:30-07:55

2 stops19h 25m

£713
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

07:45-22:00

2 stops21h 15m

£400

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/11

16:55-08:50

3 stops45h 55m

£501

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/10

20:10-08:45

3 stops43h 35m

£515

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/10

20:05-17:10

1 stop28h 05m

£550

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

05:45-16:20

1 stop17h 35m

£601
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

05:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

£628

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/10

06:00-18:15

1 stop19h 15m

£638

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San José

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £619). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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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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 16 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to San José, such as KLM,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

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
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,344 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

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
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,137 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,539 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 40h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Edinburgh and San José are separated by a distance of 5289 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at £527. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £578 and £600, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to San José?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £619). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh 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 16 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£527Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£578Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£600Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£806Average£1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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