Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £385
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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday
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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 18 December 2025.
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£656
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/313:05SJO - EDI
2 stops38h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£658
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/308:40SJO - EDI
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£681
Sun 21/1220:30EDI - SJO
2 stops27h 20mKLM
Sun 28/1220:30SJO - EDI
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/12£862
Mon 22/1209:25EDI - SJO
1 stop32h 05mLufthansa
Tue 10/305:30SJO - EDI
2 stops22h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£882
Wed 24/1212:45EDI - SJO
1 stop36h 10mLufthansa
Tue 3/220:40SJO - EDI
1 stop33h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£894
Sun 21/1206:20EDI - SJO
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1208:35SJO - EDI
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£897
Sun 21/1211:40EDI - SJO
1 stop36h 10mAir France
Sun 28/1220:05SJO - EDI
1 stop19h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/12£920
Wed 24/1212:45EDI - SJO
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/315:50SJO - EDI
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£941
Wed 24/1209:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mLufthansa
Wed 11/307:45SJO - EDI
2 stops43h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£982
Best flights from Edinburgh to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Tue 13/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops29h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£611
Mon 26/109:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£612
Wed 4/309:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/313:30SJO - EDI
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£662
Thu 15/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/206:30SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£682
Last-minute flights from Edinburgh to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Edinburgh to San José. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£656
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/313:05SJO - EDI
2 stops38h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£658
Wed 24/1212:30EDI - SJO
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/308:40SJO - EDI
2 stops42h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£681
Tue 13/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops29h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/214:20SJO - EDI
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£611
Tue 13/109:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mLufthansa
Tue 3/209:05SJO - EDI
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£696
Thu 15/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/206:30SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£682
Thu 15/112:45EDI - SJO
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/220:40SJO - EDI
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£692
Mon 26/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops29h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/206:30SJO - EDI
2 stops19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£612
Mon 26/109:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mLufthansa
Mon 9/214:00SJO - EDI
1 stop35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£672
Mon 26/109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/220:10SJO - EDI
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£686
One-way flights from Edinburgh to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Wed 14/119:10EDI - SJO
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£385
Sat 10/118:30EDI - SJO
3 stops47h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£393
Sat 17/116:25EDI - SJO
3 stops49h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£398
Fri 9/106:45EDI - SJO
3 stops35h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£420
Tue 17/308:20EDI - SJO
3 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£468
Tue 17/320:30EDI - SJO
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 17/12£481
Tue 17/306:00EDI - SJO
2 stops18h 25mAir France
Deal found 17/12£496
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 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San José that are best for you.
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Edinburgh
Fly to
San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 13/1
09:25-08:32
2 stops29h 07m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/2
14:20-07:55
2 stops35h 35m
£611
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Mon 26/1
09:25-19:53
1 stop16h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 9/2
14:20-07:55
2 stops35h 35m
£612
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 4/3
09:25-19:53
1 stop16h 28m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 8/3
13:30-09:30
1 stop14h 00m
£662
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Thu 15/1
09:25-13:15
2 stops33h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/2
06:30-07:55
2 stops19h 25m
£682
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Wed 14/1
19:10-12:22
3 stops47h 12m
£385
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 10/1
18:30-11:37
3 stops47h 07m
£393
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Sat 17/1
16:25-12:22
3 stops49h 57m
£398
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Fri 9/1
06:45-12:14
3 stops35h 29m
£420
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 17/3
08:20-10:38
3 stops32h 18m
£468
EdinburghSan José
EDI - SJO
EDISJO
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Tue 17/3
13:30-18:25
1 stop34h 55m
£481
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Deals found on 16/12
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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 12 December 2025.
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 £530). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 EDI to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh 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 18 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to San José at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?
Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San José on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £704.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San José?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San José?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.
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 18 December 2025.
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.
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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San José?
United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 29h 07m. 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 £531. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £550 and £566, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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 £530). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 Edinburgh. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
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