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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San José from £258

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Sat 25/422:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sun 10/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 16/2£597
Mon 2/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/316:30
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£597
Sun 26/420:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/508:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£598
Mon 2/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/311:38
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops36h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£599
Sat 28/218:00
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop36h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 16/307:50
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops30h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2£600
Sun 25/1006:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops22h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 7/1108:50
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops20h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2£600
Sun 25/1006:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops22h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 9/1108:50
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/2£601
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/305:00
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£601
Sat 6/610:25
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Air France
Sat 20/619:05
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop13h 55m
Air France
Deal found 18/2£602
Mon 12/1006:05
MAN
-
SJO
2 stops22h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 19/1007:40
SJO
-
MAN
2 stops19h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/2£602
Sat 20/614:45
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop33h 15m
Air France
Sun 28/619:05
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop29h 50m
Air France
Deal found 19/2£602
Fri 6/306:50
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 18/307:50
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2£603

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to San José flight deals. Data was last updated 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£597

One-way from

£258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£666

Good round-trip deal

£954 or less

Good one-way deal

£655 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/4-20/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 21m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to San José that are best for you.

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LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

22:05-08:30

2 stops41h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

09:25-15:35

1 stop23h 10m

£607

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 28/5

05:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

19:05-22:20

1 stop20h 15m

£607

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

21:40-00:15

1 stop32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

01:45-14:35

1 stop30h 50m

£608

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 19/5

18:40-17:35

1 stop29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

19:20-08:15

2 stops29h 55m

£611

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 29/4

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

14:40-17:30

2 stops19h 50m

£616

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

06:50-19:53

2 stops19h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

13:20-07:30

1 stop36h 10m

£619

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

09:20-17:35

1 stop15h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£619

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Tue 19/5

07:00-17:35

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

19:20-08:15

2 stops29h 55m

£623

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Thu 23/4

18:40-14:05

1 stop26h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

19:20-13:20

2 stops35h 00m

£624

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 3/6

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/7

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£633

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to San José

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £470). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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 GB to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 19 February 2026.

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to San José delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to San José, such as KLM, United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,323 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,789 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,752 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

    For a flight from United Kingdom 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.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to San José?

    Avianca, SWISS, and United Airlines can get you from United Kingdom to San José in just under 19h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 22m. The distance between United Kingdom and San José is about 5407 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to San José one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £265. KLM flights start at £450 while deals on Air France start at £486 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from United Kingdom to San José consider London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or London City - San José Juan Santamaria Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to San José?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £470). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £571). 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 United Kingdom to San José

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IcelandairCheapest£464Average£526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£470Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£472Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£498Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£510Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£519Average£752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest£540Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£543Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£543Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest£558Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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