Q: 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 £767 and £619 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £588 on Avianca (20 May-22 May).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from London to San José on Cheapflights.

Question 2

How often are flights from London to San José delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 25% of weekly flights between London and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 29m.

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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 31m.

Question 6

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 25% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to San José flights typically cost between £767 and £619 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £588 on Avianca (20 May-22 May).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £564.

Question 9

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 10

How long is the flight from London to San José?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from London to San José in 13h 20m. Fly via SWISS, 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Avianca (£436), SWISS (£443), and Air Canada (£458) offers the cheapest pricing from London to San José. Avianca is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to San José one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £496 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £519 and British Airways from £600 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from London to San José is 86 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to San José (average of £479). Flying from London to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of £600). 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.

Question 15

E

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

E

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from London to San José is London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or London City - San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to San José?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from London to San José, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Lufthansa or Air Canada as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

London to San José flights have a stopover in Bogotá most often. Paris is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from London to San José. Houston sees the third most stopovers on flights from London to San José.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from London to San José that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Atlanta. Toronto sees the next fewest stopovers on London to San José flights.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 £35 per day.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 0 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Deals for London to San José flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from London to San José for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from London to San José with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to San José become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£588
One-way from	£271
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£700
Good round-trip deal	£823 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest£436	Average£624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
SWISS	Cheapest£443	Average£644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£458	Average£602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Finnair	Cheapest£461	Average£657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Icelandair	Cheapest£472	Average£535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Icelandair flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£478	Average£552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	Cheapest£519	Average£655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£549	Average£639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	Cheapest£558	Average£1,022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£563	Average£717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

Cheap flights from London to San José from £271

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from London to San José

Cheapest flights from London to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from London to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Best flights from London to San JoséDiscover carefully curated flight deals from London to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

Last-minute flights from London to San JoséDiscover last-minute flight deals from London to San José. Data last updated 28 March 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from London to San José. Data last updated 28 March 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from London to San JoséSearch for one-way flight options from London to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from London to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

Find flight deals from London to San José

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to San José that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from London to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from London with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to San José. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 28 March 2026.

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to San José chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to San José, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to San José, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

How often are flights from London to San José delayed?

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 London?

How long is the flight from London to San José?

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

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to San José one-way?

What are the most popular routes 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?

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?

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

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

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

Travelling to a place near San José?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from London to San José on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from London to San José. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 March 2026.

Alternative routes for London to San José

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to San José by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Costa Rica

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Costa Rica.

Search flights from London to San José by cabin class

Find flights from London to San José, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

London and San José flights

Browse other London and San José flight options. Last updated on 28 March 2026.

Other flights from London

Browse through other flights departing from London. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 March 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Other flights to San José

Explore flights to San José departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 March 2026.

Top 10 airlines flying from London to San José

Cheapest flights from London to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Best flights from London to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

Last-minute flights from London to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to San José. Data last updated 28 March 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from London to San José
Search for one-way flight options from London to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.