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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San José from £262

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£534

One-way from

£262

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£661

Good round-trip deal

£963 or less
20/2-27/2
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 37m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£42 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 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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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 8 January 2026.

Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£534
Wed 4/205:55STN - SJO
2 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/222:00SJO - STN
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£537
Fri 20/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/311:35SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£540
Thu 26/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£543
Fri 20/216:20STN - SJO
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - STN
3 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£544
Sun 8/207:45LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 03mJetBlue
Sun 22/223:59SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1£545
Fri 20/212:15LHR - SJO
3 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/207:22SJO - LHR
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£546
Thu 29/109:00LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Thu 12/208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops42h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1£548
Mon 23/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£548
Mon 13/414:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/408:10SJO - LGW
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£549
Tue 24/206:20LTN - SJO
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/322:00SJO - LTN
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£551
Thu 5/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/213:31SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£551

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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 8 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 24/2

06:20-19:00

1 stop18h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

22:00-20:20

1 stop16h 20m

£551

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Thu 12/3

07:40-08:50

2 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

07:30-23:30

3 stops33h 00m

£557

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Sat 6/6

10:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£586

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Fri 1/5

14:55-16:55

1 stop33h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

19:15-22:20

1 stop20h 05m

£587

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

09:00-22:00

1 stop20h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

07:15-07:20

2 stops17h 05m

£588

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Wed 4/2

06:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

08:50-12:45

2 stops21h 55m

£590

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Fri 30/1

06:05-00:05

2 stops24h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

08:50-12:45

2 stops21h 55m

£595

Newcastle upon TyneSan José

NCL - SJO

NCLSJO

Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 15/5

06:35-17:10

1 stop17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-08:45

1 stop31h 20m

£596

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 11/2

14:40-15:20

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

22:00-20:20

1 stop16h 20m

£599

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Mon 13/4

10:20-21:30

2 stops18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

14:40-08:05

2 stops34h 25m

£608

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £472). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 8 January 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 39% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 153 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 39% 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 8 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to San José, such as KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,600 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,691 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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?

    KLM, Air France, and Air Canada can get you from United Kingdom to San José in just under 13h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 40m. 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 British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £384. Avianca flights start at £385 while deals on KLM start at £452 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 £472). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £569). 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest£466Average£528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£472Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£487Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£500Average£738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£512Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£520Average£739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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AviancaCheapest£525Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£536Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£549Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£561Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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