Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Gatwick Airport to San José flights typically cost between £1,137 and £1,204 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £678 on SWISS (10 Sept–23 Oct).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £557.

Question 3

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

How often are flights from London to San José delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 22% of weekly flights between London and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 53m.

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San José flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San José flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Gatwick Airport to San José flights typically cost between £1,137 and £1,204 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £678 on SWISS (10 Sept–23 Oct).

Question 10

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £687, American Airlines can have you in San José from London Gatwick Airport in 28h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, British Airways (£588), and Air France (£616) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to San José. British Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £608. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £672 on average, our data indicates £1,085 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from London Gatwick?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from London Gatwick to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 2 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to San José?

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

Question 19

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to San José?

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When you search for this flight from Gatwick to San José, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to San José?

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to San José with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	£678
One-way from	£261
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£1,158
Good round-trip deal	£693 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest£588	Average£846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£616	Average£968	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José from £261

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How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to San José flights typically cost between £1,137 and £1,204 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £678 on SWISS (10 Sept–23 Oct).

How often are flights from London to San José delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between London and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 146 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to San José flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £557.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 53m.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2026.

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London Gatwick Airport to San José flights typically cost between £1,137 and £1,204 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £678 on SWISS (10 Sept–23 Oct).