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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £475

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
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£475

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£642
4/3-16/3
  • 4/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 56m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Sat 16/509:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 00mAir Canada
Sat 30/507:15SJO - EDI
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1£588
Sat 28/213:00EDI - SJO
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/307:35SJO - EDI
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£626
Thu 22/1009:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
Mon 26/1007:50SJO - EDI
2 stops43h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1£629
Wed 4/309:25EDI - SJO
1 stop33h 17mLufthansa
Mon 16/307:45SJO - EDI
2 stops43h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1£630
Wed 4/306:00EDI - SJO
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/307:50SJO - EDI
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£649

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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 8 January 2026.
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

Sat 16/5

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

07:15-07:20

2 stops17h 05m

£588

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-12:42

1 stop33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:45-09:30

2 stops43h 45m

£630

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

06:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:50-12:00

2 stops22h 10m

£652

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

06:00-00:05

2 stops48h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

08:35-12:00

2 stops21h 25m

£722

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

18:00-18:25

1 stop30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

07:00-10:40

2 stops20h 40m

£748

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/6

05:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

19:05-20:55

1 stop18h 50m

£762

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

09:25-12:42

1 stop33h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

22:28-06:55

1 stop26h 27m

£765

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

13:00-00:05

2 stops41h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

07:50-11:30

2 stops21h 40m

£767

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

08:20-15:16

2 stops36h 56m

£475

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

13:30-18:25

1 stop34h 55m

£480

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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 2 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 £526). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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 8 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
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,600 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,691 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 20h. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 17m. 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 Air France and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £545 and £561, 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 £526). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£526Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£545Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£561Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£562Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£604Average£862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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