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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San José from £223

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
28 Feb — 7 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 29 January 2026.

Thu 12/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/307:30
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£555
Sat 28/219:25
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops34h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 10/307:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/1£557
Fri 27/209:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 17/307:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/1£560
Tue 3/218:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/208:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£561
Thu 7/518:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:15
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£565
Tue 3/206:20
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 30m
Air France
Wed 18/220:05
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 15m
Air France
Deal found 27/1£565
Mon 23/209:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 17/307:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1£566
Tue 3/1106:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops23h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 19/1108:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops30h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/1£568
Fri 27/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/319:48
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£568
Tue 21/420:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/508:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£568
Fri 6/314:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/312:24
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops39h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£568
Mon 9/221:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 40m
Avianca
Mon 16/209:45
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 28/1£569

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£637

Good round-trip deal

£964 or less

Good one-way deal

£699 or less
12/3-30/3
  • 12/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 36m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 January 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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United Kingdom

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-19:53

1 stop16h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:45-09:30

2 stops43h 45m

£610

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 7/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-18:40

2 stops21h 00m

£610

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

08:30-08:32

2 stops30h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

07:45-10:50

2 stops21h 05m

£612

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

07:30-19:53

2 stops18h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

09:40-07:25

1 stop39h 45m

£614

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

09:25-12:56

2 stops33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:20-09:30

2 stops38h 10m

£614

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

10:25-21:47

2 stops18h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/6

19:05-16:00

1 stop13h 55m

£624

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Sat 23/5

18:40-17:20

1 stop29h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

19:05-17:50

1 stop15h 45m

£634

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

10:00-20:39

1 stop16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/2

12:35-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

£634

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/2

16:20-13:15

2 stops26h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

09:40-12:00

1 stop20h 20m

£634

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

14:00-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

11:38-10:05

1 stop16h 27m

£636

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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 £462). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £557). 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 29 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 33% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 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 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 33% 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 29 January 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
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,756 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, SWISS, and United Airlines can get you from United Kingdom to San José in just under 16h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 34m. The distance between United Kingdom and San José is about 5289 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 £375. Avianca flights start at £376 while deals on KLM start at £442 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 £462). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £557). 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 29 January 2026.
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IcelandairCheapest£455Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£462Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air CanadaCheapest£465Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£489Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£503Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air FranceCheapest£508Average£727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£524Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AviancaCheapest£530Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest£532Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£548Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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