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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £529

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 2 August 2026.

Fri 9/1008:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1021:00
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£672
Fri 9/1008:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1008:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£685
Fri 9/1009:40
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop32h 58m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/1007:45
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/7£715
Wed 19/809:40
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop17h 39m
United Airlines
Sat 5/913:25
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops60h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/8£718
Sat 10/1009:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops34h 21m
Lufthansa
Mon 26/1007:45
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/7£720
Fri 9/1012:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops30h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1007:45
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops18h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7£727
Mon 14/912:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops54h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 21/907:55
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/7£741
Fri 9/1009:40
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop32h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 25/1022:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/7£752

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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£672

One-way from

£529

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£844
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Aeromexico
  • Aeromexico
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 06m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 2 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

09:25-12:42

1 stop33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£702

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

09:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£707

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

09:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/1

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£718
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£726

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

12:30-12:21

2 stops54h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

07:55-10:35

2 stops19h 40m

£741

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

09:40-11:38

1 stop32h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

07:45-07:55

2 stops18h 10m

£752

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/11

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

09:40-07:55

2 stops40h 15m

£776
Cheapest one-way

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

17:00-12:06

2 stops25h 06m

£602
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

05:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

£658

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

16:20-21:50

3 stops35h 30m

£940

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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 £618). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £904). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to San José flights typically cost between £801 and £1,067 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £672 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct–25 Oct).

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 2 August 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
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,552 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
10,061 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
11,419 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,172 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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?

    Lufthansa and United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 33h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18m. 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 £526. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £577 and £599, respectively. These flights start at 32% 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 £618). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £904). 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£526Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£577Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£599Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£804Average£1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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