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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José from £397

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SJO
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Tue 27/1020:55 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 17/1121:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 13/8£583
Mon 26/1011:25 -
1 stop14h 25m
Sun 8/1121:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 15/8£584
Sun 25/1018:05 -
1 stop31h 45m
Mon 9/1120:35 -
2 stops15h 40m
Deal found 15/8£586
Tue 27/1014:00 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Tue 10/1121:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 15/8£591
Wed 11/1107:20 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 1/1221:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 13/8£598
Sat 5/907:00 -
2 stops18h 00m
Fri 25/919:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 15/8£599
Wed 28/1007:20 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 15/1121:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 13/8£601
Wed 16/907:00 -
2 stops18h 00m
Wed 23/919:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 17/8£606
Tue 27/1014:00 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Sun 8/1121:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 13/8£606
Tue 27/1012:05 -
2 stops33h 50m
Mon 16/1120:35 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 13/8£609
Tue 27/1016:25 -
2 stops29h 30m
Mon 9/1120:35 -
2 stops17h 15m
Deal found 15/8£611
Wed 4/1107:20 -
1 stop14h 35m
Tue 1/1221:00 -
Nonstop10h 35m
Deal found 16/8£613

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£397

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£827
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 27/10-15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 26/1

13:30-12:42

2 stops30h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/2

12:35-11:40

1 stop16h 05m

£628

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 29/12

08:40-18:16

2 stops40h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

01:15-11:40

1 stop27h 25m

£628

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/1

12:55-13:00

2 stops31h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

14:15-12:00

1 stop14h 45m

£628

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 13/12

11:30-13:15

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/1

08:45-11:40

1 stop19h 55m

£629

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 4/9

12:40-12:21

2 stops31h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

07:55-11:15

1 stop19h 20m

£629

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 29/9

08:50-12:21

2 stops35h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

11:35-11:40

1 stop17h 05m

£630

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 27/8

17:30-07:15

1 stop21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

08:45-15:15

1 stop22h 30m

£663
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/12

07:20-19:53

2 stops19h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/1

01:15-06:35

2 stops22h 20m

£698

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 27/12

11:30-13:00

1 stop32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/1

01:15-09:10

2 stops24h 55m

£707

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA Frankfurt am Main - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 13/12

13:50-20:39

1 stop37h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/1

01:15-06:35

2 stops22h 20m

£708

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 25 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of £638). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £926). 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 FRA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 17 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José flights typically cost between £668 and £994 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct–15 Nov).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Frankfurt am Main?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Frankfurt am Main. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

    Departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José will take you 34h 35m. Frankfurt am Main Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 5808 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to San José.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of £638). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £926). 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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