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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £310

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
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 21 June 2026.

Sat 22/809:15
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 45m
Air Canada
Sat 12/907:15
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/6£687
Tue 7/709:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 13/707:15
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop17h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/6£692
Tue 7/712:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops38h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 12/700:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6£718

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 21 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£687

One-way from

£310

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£674
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 22/8-12/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 51m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 21 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/7

07:15-07:20

2 stops41h 05m

£716

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

12:30-19:37

2 stops38h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

00:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£718
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

09:20-16:20

1 stop14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

19:05-20:55

1 stop18h 50m

£806

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

05:45-16:20

1 stop17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

18:25-12:20

1 stop34h 55m

£813

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

09:25-08:45

3 stops30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/7

05:05-10:10

2 stops22h 05m

£889

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/8

10:40-21:45

3 stops42h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/9

14:48-09:40

2 stops35h 52m

£1,423
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

06:10-17:10

1 stop18h 00m

£449

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

19:00-08:50

3 stops43h 50m

£479

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

12:00-08:50

3 stops26h 50m

£480

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

20:30-17:30

1 stop27h 00m

£631

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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 £629). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £921). 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 21 June 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
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,236 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,086 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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?

    Air Canada can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 19h 45m. 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 £536. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £571 and £587, respectively. These flights start at 30% 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 £629). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £921). 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 21 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£536Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest£571Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£587Average£790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£819Average£1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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