How long is the flight from Scotland to San José?

Departing from Scotland to San José will take you 28h 35m. There are 5289 mi between Scotland and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 most popular routes from Scotland to San José?

When deciding which route to take from Scotland to San José consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Glasgow Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Aberdeen Dyce - San José Juan Santamaria Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Scotland to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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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Deal found 30/8£753

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to San José that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£520
One-way from	£411
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	£768

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30h 55m total
Scotland to San José

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Scotland to San José

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

11:25-15:45

1 stop34h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£465

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

10:00-12:05

2 stops33h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£478

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/1

13:50-12:30

3 stops52h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£492

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

GLASJO

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

11:55-16:50

2 stops35h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£497

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

12:20-13:48

2 stops31h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£523

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

13:25-12:00

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

19:30-20:00

1 stop18h 30m

£562

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

13:25-12:00

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

14:25-16:05

2 stops19h 40m

£583

AberdeenSan José

ABZ Aberdeen Dyce - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ABZSJO

Aberdeen Dyce

Tue 24/11

09:00-17:30

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

19:30-16:35

1 stop15h 05m

£668

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:40-17:30

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

18:20-22:15

1 stop21h 55m

£670

EdinburghSan José

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

17:55-15:45

2 stops27h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£682

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to San José (average of £659). Flying from Scotland to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,232). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Scotland to San José flights typically cost between £753 and £870 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £520 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct–9 Nov).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Scotland?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Scotland to San José.
How long is the flight from Scotland to San José?
Departing from Scotland to San José will take you 28h 35m. There are 5289 mi between Scotland and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Scotland to San José?
When deciding which route to take from Scotland to San José consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Glasgow Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Aberdeen Dyce - San José Juan Santamaria Intl as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to San José (average of £659). Flying from Scotland to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,232). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest£602	Average£667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£609	Average£664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
KLM	Cheapest£647	Average£1,062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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Scotland to San José flights typically cost between £753 and £870 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £520 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct–9 Nov).

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Scotland to San José flights typically cost between £753 and £870 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £520 on Multiple Airlines (27 Oct–9 Nov).