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.

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 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.

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’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 £569.

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.

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.

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 £1,001 and £1,066 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £672 on SWISS (10 Nov-18 Nov).

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

For as low as £983, SWISS can have you in San José from London Gatwick Airport in 26h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, British Airways (£601), and Air France (£629) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to San José. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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.

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).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £621. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £583 on average, our data indicates £1,108 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Deal found 22/6£672

Tue 15/918:10

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SJO

3 stops31h 40m

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Deal found 22/6£681

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Fri 17/715:50

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1 stop19h 00m

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Deal found 24/6£682

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SJO

1 stop17h 50m

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Thu 8/1018:50

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Deal found 23/6£686

Tue 7/718:35

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SJO

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Fri 31/715:50

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1 stop19h 00m

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Deal found 23/6£691

Tue 7/718:35

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1 stop19h 00m

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Deal found 24/6£696

Thu 2/718:35

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SJO

1 stop26h 30m

SWISS

Sun 12/714:40

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LGW

2 stops20h 10m

SWISS

Deal found 23/6£697

Tue 1/914:00

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SJO

1 stop32h 11m

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Tue 6/1009:25

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Fri 16/1015:50

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Tue 6/1009:25

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SJO

2 stops30h 39m

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2 stops33h 10m

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Deal found 23/6£708

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10:00-07:12

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19:05-16:00

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LGWSJO

London Gatwick

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10:00-08:21

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Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

The crew was very friendly and one even suggested i look outside the window so I can see the Swiss Alps! I was not expecting food on our 2.5hour flight - sample of 3 kinds of sandwiches (super soft bread) and 2 mini apple filled donuts that was so good. Air france is my new favorite airline!

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from London Gatwick?
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.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?
For as low as £983, SWISS can have you in San José from London Gatwick Airport in 26h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5420 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José round-trip?
According to our current data, British Airways (£601), and Air France (£629) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to San José. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £621. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £583 on average, our data indicates £1,108 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to San José?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to San José?
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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