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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £418

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop16h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 16/313:05
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£620
Thu 22/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 26/1007:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops43h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/1£628
Tue 10/308:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops29h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 23/307:45
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops43h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1£645
Wed 4/309:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop32h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/322:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/1£655
Tue 10/320:30
EDI
-
SJO
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/307:05
SJO
-
EDI
3 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£657
Tue 10/320:30
EDI
-
SJO
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/307:05
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£719

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£620

One-way from

£418

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£645
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 32m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Edinburgh

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:05-09:30

2 stops38h 25m

£620

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:25-07:32

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops22h 00m

£620

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:25-18:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

07:45-09:30

2 stops43h 45m

£645

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

08:25-10:30

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

08:05-06:55

1 stop16h 50m

£655

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-11:30

1 stop32h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

22:28-06:55

1 stop26h 27m

£655

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

20:30-00:15

3 stops33h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

07:05-17:50

3 stops28h 45m

£657

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

05:50-18:25

1 stop18h 35m

£418

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:45-16:20

1 stop17h 35m

£436

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:40-16:20

2 stops17h 40m

£451

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

06:00-08:45

3 stops33h 45m

£502

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San José. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to San José, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £528). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £677). 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.

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 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to San José, such as KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,646 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,736 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 16h 28m. 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 £528. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £542 and £563, respectively. These flights start at 24% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £528). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £677). 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 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José

Discover the top 5 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£528Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£542Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£563Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£579Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£614Average£846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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