Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José from £318

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SJO
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 15 October 2025.

Thu 4/1220:45FRA - SJO
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1220:40SJO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10£491
Wed 12/1107:25FRA - SJO
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1115:50SJO - FRA
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£494
Mon 3/1109:50FRA - SJO
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1120:05SJO - FRA
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£499
Mon 17/1109:50FRA - SJO
1 stop19h 17mKLM
Tue 25/1120:30SJO - FRA
1 stop13h 45mKLM
Deal found 13/10£500
Mon 3/1109:50FRA - SJO
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1120:05SJO - FRA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£500
Thu 23/1010:40FRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:05SJO - FRA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£516
Tue 21/1010:40FRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1120:05SJO - FRA
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10£518
Tue 21/1010:40FRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mKLM
Mon 10/1120:30SJO - FRA
1 stop34h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/10£518
Thu 23/1010:40FRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1118:50SJO - FRA
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£524
Mon 10/1109:50FRA - SJO
2 stops29h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1108:45SJO - FRA
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10£530
Sat 8/1109:50FRA - SJO
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1118:50SJO - FRA
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£530
Fri 31/1012:50FRA - SJO
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1114:00SJO - FRA
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10£533

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to San José

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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£491

One-way from

£318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£581
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/12-25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 45m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 28/11

13:15-12:55

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/12

14:20-07:25

2 stops34h 05m

£530

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/2

08:15-08:32

2 stops31h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

08:45-11:50

2 stops20h 05m

£531

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 15/11

08:40-22:00

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

14:05-09:55

1 stop36h 50m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 13/1

13:20-08:32

1 stop26h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

08:45-11:50

2 stops20h 05m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 28/10

17:25-07:32

1 stop21h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

07:30-11:30

1 stop21h 00m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/1

12:50-12:56

1 stop31h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

09:05-07:25

1 stop15h 20m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 16/1

12:50-12:56

1 stop31h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

06:30-11:40

1 stop22h 10m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 31/10

17:10-11:55

1 stop25h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/11

08:45-11:40

1 stop19h 55m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/1

12:50-12:56

1 stop31h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

08:45-11:40

1 stop19h 55m

£533

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 14/1

13:50-13:15

1 stop30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

08:45-11:40

1 stop19h 55m

£533

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to San José

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to San José. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

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 26 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of £409). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £500). 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 15 October 2025.

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.

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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 15 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

robert,Sept 2025

YEG - YVR

There was nothing that I liked about air canada. My experience was terrible.

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

robert,Sept 2025

YEG - YVR

There was nothing that I liked about air canada. My experience was terrible.

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

robert,Sept 2025

YEG - YVR

There was nothing that I liked about air canada. My experience was terrible.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt 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 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 2 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 31h 17m. Frankfurt am Main Airport and San José are separated by a distance of 5808 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at £418. Another option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at £420 return. Air Canada is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of £409). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £500). 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 2 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest£418Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£420Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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