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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £291

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£709
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 23/9-3/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
14/9
  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San José

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 11 July 2025.

Tue 23/912:10EDI - SJO
2 stops55h 52mIcelandair
Fri 3/1014:07SJO - EDI
2 stops37h 03mIcelandair
Deal found 9/7£546
Tue 23/909:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 55mAir Canada
Fri 3/1008:00SJO - EDI
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7£567
Tue 23/909:00EDI - SJO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1015:25SJO - EDI
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£581
Tue 23/917:25EDI - SJO
1 stop30h 45mAir France
Thu 2/1019:25SJO - EDI
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 10/7£597
Mon 1/1209:25EDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1208:45SJO - EDI
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7£604
Tue 14/1006:15EDI - SJO
2 stops37h 55mLufthansa
Thu 23/1019:25SJO - EDI
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/7£637
Tue 14/1016:50EDI - SJO
2 stops51h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1001:55SJO - EDI
2 stops48h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7£1,244

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

12:10-13:02

2 stops55h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

14:07-10:10

2 stops37h 03m

£546

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:00-22:55

1 stop20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:00-07:20

1 stop16h 20m

£567

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

09:00-22:55

1 stop20h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

15:25-18:10

1 stop19h 45m

£581

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/9

17:25-17:10

1 stop30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/10

19:25-16:35

1 stop14h 10m

£597

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

08:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

£604

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

06:15-13:10

2 stops37h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

19:25-17:15

1 stop14h 50m

£637

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/10

16:50-13:45

2 stops51h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

01:55-09:35

2 stops48h 40m

£1,244

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

07:30-10:05

2 stops33h 35m

£291

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

05:45-18:25

1 stop18h 40m

£561

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/11

06:00-16:35

1 stop16h 35m

£561

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San José

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Estimated return price
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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, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San José. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

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

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 11 July 2025.
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.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Icelandair, at £546, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air Canada and Air France. Users have found that Icelandair is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province are KLM (£561), Air France (£561), and Air Canada (£795).

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José

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Air CanadaCheapest£516Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapest£541Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£557Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest£558Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£598Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£764Average£1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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