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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £461

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 29 March 2026.

Thu 22/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1108:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£668
Sun 10/512:10
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
JetBlue
Sun 17/523:59
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 21m
JetBlue
Deal found 26/3£676
Wed 4/1106:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1108:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£682
Tue 20/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 7/1108:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/3£689
Tue 20/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops42h 20m
Air Canada
Mon 9/1108:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/3£692
Tue 20/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 10/1108:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/3£693
Fri 5/609:15
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/615:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£697
Wed 4/1112:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1108:45
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops17h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/3£699
Mon 2/1112:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops40h 45m
Air Canada
Sat 21/1108:50
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/3£703

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£676

One-way from

£461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£685
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 31m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Air France
  • Air France
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 29 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

11:20-11:52

2 stops31h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

13:20-11:50

1 stop15h 30m

£750

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

06:10-17:35

1 stop18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

19:25-22:45

1 stop20h 20m

£756

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

05:50-08:50

2 stops34h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

07:07-00:20

3 stops34h 13m

£763
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

05:45-17:10

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

14:50-16:10

2 stops18h 20m

£774

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

12:30-07:15

2 stops25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-08:25

2 stops40h 40m

£786

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

09:40-12:21

2 stops33h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

07:55-10:35

2 stops19h 40m

£807

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

12:30-11:38

2 stops30h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

07:55-10:35

2 stops19h 40m

£807

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

09:40-12:21

2 stops33h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/9

13:25-10:35

2 stops38h 10m

£858

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

12:30-11:55

2 stops30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

07:55-08:25

2 stops41h 30m

£891

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

09:40-22:00

2 stops43h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

07:10-07:20

1 stop17h 10m

£924

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £529). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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 29 March 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
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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
1,477 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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 France
7.4
Good
1,555 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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
9,507 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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
10,856 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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
7,872 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,477 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

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?

    Delta, Lufthansa, and KLM can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 07m. Edinburgh and San José are separated by a distance of 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £535. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £567 and £570, respectively. These flights start at 21% 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 £529). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £695). 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 29 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£535Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£567Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£570Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest£583Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£674Average£956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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