Cheap flights from London to San José from £302

LON — SJO
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or April, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from London to San José

Wed 11/1121:35 -
1 stop24h 45m
Wed 2/1210:00 -
2 stops22h 35m
Deal found 4/11£657
Fri 6/1116:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Fri 13/1119:40 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 5/11£658
Mon 23/1117:50 -
1 stop29h 40m
Thu 26/1118:20 -
2 stops17h 00m
Deal found 6/11£659
Sat 7/1116:00 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 16/1119:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/11£659
Thu 3/1216:45 -
2 stops30h 55m
Mon 7/1220:30 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 5/11£660
Mon 23/1121:35 -
1 stop32h 55m
Tue 8/1217:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 7/11£660
Mon 23/1121:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Thu 10/1217:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 7/11£661
Wed 18/1121:35 -
2 stops46h 20m
Wed 9/1210:00 -
2 stops22h 35m
Deal found 7/11£662
Wed 2/1210:50 -
1 stop17h 27m
Fri 4/1217:53 -
2 stops17h 07m
Deal found 5/11£663
Wed 2/1217:35 -
2 stops34h 19m
Tue 22/1220:30 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 4/11£663
Sat 21/1121:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Mon 23/1109:30 -
1 stop23h 05m
Deal found 8/11£664
Mon 16/1121:35 -
1 stop17h 15m
Thu 3/1217:15 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 7/11£665

Find flight deals from London to San José

Round-trip from

£655

One-way from

£302

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£729

Good round-trip deal

£698 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 14/3-28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • London to San José
17/2-31/12
  • 17/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • London to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London (LON) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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LondonSan José

LGW London Gatwick - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 4/3

19:55-16:20

3 stops50h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£344

LondonSan José

LTN London Luton - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sat 30/1

06:30-08:50

2 stops32h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420

LondonSan José

STN London Stansted - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 23/1

18:50-00:30

3 stops35h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£422

LondonSan José

STN London Stansted - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 30/1

08:50-08:50

3 stops30h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£432

LondonSan José

LTN London Luton - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sat 23/1

07:45-19:15

1 stop17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£433

LondonSan José

STN London Stansted - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

STNSJO

London Stansted

Mon 7/12

06:05-17:30

3 stops41h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£439

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 21/3

20:25-17:30

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£442

LondonSan José

LTN London Luton - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LTNSJO

London Luton

Sun 24/1

07:15-22:55

3 stops45h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£442

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 20/4

08:40-18:34

2 stops16h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£443

LondonSan José

LCY London City - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 21/4

09:20-18:34

2 stops16h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£449

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to San José?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San José (average of £657). Flying from London to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £913). 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 LON to SJO?

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to San José flights typically cost between £672 and £796 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £655 on Avianca (14 Mar–28 Mar).

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

Bogotá (BOG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from London to San José on Cheapflights.

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

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £587.

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to San José?

The best time to book flights from London to San José is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to San José, such as United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to San José. You should not have trouble finding flights to Juan Santamaria Intl from London; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the San José airport from London. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from London to San José in 14h 55m. Fly via KLM or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between London and San José is about 5429 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca (£434), SWISS (£442), and Air Canada (£483) offers the cheapest pricing from London to San José. Avianca is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to San José?

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to San José?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £658. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £520 on average, our data indicates £863 when flying from London to San José.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to San José?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Paris?

    Most Paris visitors opt to spend their time at Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Opéra Garnier. Travellers on a stopover in Paris can visit Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, and Opéra Garnier, by travelling 15.8 mi, 14.7 mi, and 13.9 mi, respectively after landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle. Those landing in Paris looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to San José flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to San José?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San José (average of £657). Flying from London to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £913). 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 10 airlines flying from London to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£434Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£442Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£483Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest£517Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£563Average£880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£601Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£608Average£946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£620Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£642Average£801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£684Average£914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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