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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San José from £236

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to San José

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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 10 April 2026.

Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 9/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 10/4£547
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 21/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£548
Mon 7/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 23/905:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£549
Thu 4/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£552
Wed 27/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 6/616:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£553
Thu 24/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/1016:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 9/4£554
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Thu 18/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£555
Sat 31/1021:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Sat 14/1116:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 5/4£555
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops41h 25m
Avianca
Thu 21/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 6/4£556
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Mon 8/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/4£557
Sun 31/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Tue 16/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 8/4£558
Wed 3/621:30
STN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/623:20
SJO
-
STN
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£581

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£548

One-way from

£236

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£669

Good round-trip deal

£755 or less

Good one-way deal

£589 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 19/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 10 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

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LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Tue 26/5

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£686

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

14:05-11:56

2 stops28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

13:21-07:05

2 stops34h 44m

£698

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

14:05-11:56

2 stops28h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

13:21-07:05

2 stops34h 44m

£698

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

09:40-07:15

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

13:25-08:05

2 stops35h 40m

£699

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

09:40-07:15

2 stops28h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

13:25-08:25

2 stops36h 00m

£699

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/4

09:00-11:56

1 stop33h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

13:21-07:05

2 stops34h 44m

£699

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

07:25-22:39

2 stops22h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

00:30-10:40

2 stops27h 10m

£701

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

11:30-19:37

2 stops39h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/5

07:55-10:35

2 stops19h 40m

£701

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

11:30-22:39

2 stops18h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

13:25-08:25

2 stops36h 00m

£702

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

08:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

£705

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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £432). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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 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 156 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 10 April 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
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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
1,493 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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
9,562 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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
10,915 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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
7,905 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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
7,869 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

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?

    Lufthansa, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from United Kingdom to San José in just under 15h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 31m. The distance between United Kingdom and San José is about 5429 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 £268. KLM flights start at £471 while deals on Air France start at £491 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to San José?

    The cheapest flight price from United Kingdom to San José is £714. On average you can expect to pay £1,058. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for £577.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £432). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £573). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£432Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£440Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£452Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IcelandairCheapest£468Average£527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£474Average£548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£503Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£515Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£539Average£866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£543Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£558Average£864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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