What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £782.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 41m.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San José?

United Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 16h 28m. 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 £523. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £570 and £592, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to San José?

When booking a flight from Edinburgh to San José, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, United Airlines or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SJO?

When flying from Edinburgh to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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Round-trip from	£663
One-way from	£429
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	£827

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49h 35m total
Edinburgh to San José

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EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

23:28-07:55

1 stop26h 27m

£718

Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/1

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/1

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£725

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

09:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/1

09:05-07:55

1 stop16h 50m

£727

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EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

08:15-17:30

1 stop39h 15m

£470

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

06:05-15:45

3 stops39h 40m

£512

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:10-13:48

2 stops32h 38m

£613

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

05:40-22:15

2 stops22h 35m

£676

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EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

05:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

£764

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

05:50-16:10

1 stop16h 20m

£818

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Prices

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £610). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £894). 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 £760 and £958 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (11 Feb–20 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

1,565 reviews

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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

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1,565 reviews

KLM

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1,565 reviews

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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

10,115 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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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

11,525 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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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

8,213 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,565 reviews

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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

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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 16h 28m. 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 £523. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £570 and £592, 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 £610). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in May is currently the most expensive (average of £894). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£570	Average£778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
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KLM	Cheapest£795	Average£999	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to San José?

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 £760 and £958 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (11 Feb–20 Feb).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £782.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to San José?

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Edinburgh to San José flights typically cost between £760 and £958 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £663 on Multiple Airlines (11 Feb–20 Feb).