How long is the flight from Sheffield to San José?

There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to San José in 17h 35m. Fly via KLM, Lufthansa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sheffield to San José is about 5330 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with 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 airlines that fly from Sheffield to San José?

KLM, British Airways and Air France are the most popular airlines when flying from Sheffield to San José.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to SJO?

When flying from Sheffield to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Sheffield. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day from 8 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

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Tue 27/1020:40 -

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Deal found 31/8£516

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Deal found 31/8£526

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Deal found 31/8£530

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Deal found 31/8£540

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Deal found 31/8£602

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Deal found 30/8£659

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Sun 4/1019:05 -

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Deal found 30/8£661

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Deal found 29/8£662

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Round-trip from	£516
One-way from	£415
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£706

KLM
27/10-2/11
2 total stops
41h 55m total
Sheffield to San José

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18/10
3 total stops
49h 35m total
Sheffield to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 24/9

05:55-16:20

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Mon 12/10

19:05-22:20

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20:50-16:20

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19:05-22:00

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Wed 23/9

05:55-17:00

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18:25-22:20

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07:00-18:35

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20:20-22:50

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Wed 23/9

09:00-07:15

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12:44-10:25

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£740

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Wed 14/10

06:05-11:38

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13:25-06:30

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£740

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09:00-07:15

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08:45-10:00

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£740

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MAN Manchester - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Tue 29/9

06:05-11:38

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13:25-17:35

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£765

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Tue 29/9

06:05-11:38

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06:05-11:38

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£766

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to San José flights typically cost between £621 and £781 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on KLM (27 Oct–2 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines from Sheffield to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

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1,569 reviews

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6.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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7.8

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Air France

7.5

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1,645 reviews

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7.8

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1,569 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,157 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,569 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,229 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,569 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6.7

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8,195 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,569 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Sheffield?
Most people fly into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) if they book a flight to San José from Sheffield. On average, Juan Santamaria Intl has 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day from 8 airlines. San José Juan Santamaria Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from San José’s city center.
How long is the flight from Sheffield to San José?
There are many flights that can get you from Sheffield to San José in 17h 35m. Fly via KLM, Lufthansa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sheffield to San José is about 5330 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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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United Airlines	Cheapest£576	Average£734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
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Air Canada	Cheapest£585	Average£692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air France	Cheapest£597	Average£884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest£597	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£620	Average£846	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£658	Average£976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£822	Average£1,054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to San José flights typically cost between £621 and £781 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on KLM (27 Oct–2 Nov).

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Sheffield to San José flights typically cost between £621 and £781 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on KLM (27 Oct–2 Nov).