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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José from £409

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SJO
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£409

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£768
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 7/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 1 July 2025.

Tue 7/1020:45FRA - SJO
1 stop24h 25mLufthansa
Mon 3/1120:10SJO - FRA
3 stops16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6£483
Tue 29/713:55FRA - SJO
1 stop37h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/807:15SJO - FRA
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6£487
Thu 21/820:45FRA - SJO
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/908:37SJO - FRA
1 stop22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£491
Mon 15/912:25FRA - SJO
2 stops56h 45mSWISS
Wed 1/1014:40SJO - FRA
3 stops18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 29/6£522
Wed 3/907:00FRA - SJO
2 stops18h 25mKLM
Tue 16/913:35SJO - FRA
2 stops19h 40mKLM
Deal found 29/6£526

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Frankfurt

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 7/10

20:45-13:10

1 stop24h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:10-20:00

3 stops16h 50m

£483

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 29/7

13:55-19:37

1 stop37h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/8

07:15-11:40

2 stops20h 25m

£487

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 21/8

20:45-13:45

1 stop25h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

08:37-15:15

1 stop22h 38m

£491

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/9

12:25-13:10

2 stops56h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/10

14:40-16:50

3 stops18h 10m

£522

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 3/9

07:00-17:25

2 stops18h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

13:35-17:15

2 stops19h 40m

£526

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 18/11

10:35-00:15

2 stops44h 40m

£409

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 29/8

07:00-17:25

2 stops18h 25m

£440

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 21/11

10:45-21:50

2 stops18h 05m

£550

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 7/12

10:40-22:15

2 stops42h 35m

£555

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 22/7

06:30-14:35

1 stop16h 05m

£747

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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, San José Province?

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

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 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 1 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andSWISS 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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,884 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,973 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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 1 airline.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £483 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and SWISS, starting at £487 and £522 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    £409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Air Europa, with prices starting from £440 and £550, respectively.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 airline flying from Frankfurt to San José

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Air CanadaCheapest£406Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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