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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to San José from £243

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — SJO
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 3/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£567
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Thu 7/516:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£571
Thu 28/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Thu 4/605:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£571
Fri 5/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sun 21/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£574
Wed 16/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Tue 29/917:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£575
Fri 5/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Sat 20/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£575
Wed 20/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Mon 25/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 30/3£576
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 13/616:00
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£577
Sat 16/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops32h 10m
Avianca
Tue 19/505:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 1/4£578
Mon 14/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Mon 28/905:45
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops26h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4£578
Wed 15/412:05
STN
-
SJO
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:00
SJO
-
STN
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£588
Wed 3/621:30
STN
-
SJO
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/619:40
SJO
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£602

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£678

Good round-trip deal

£828 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 25/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 3 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

18:35-14:05

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

£667

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

09:25-17:35

1 stop15h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

£668

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

08:40-16:20

1 stop14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/6

19:05-18:35

1 stop16h 30m

£673

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 28/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-12:35

1 stop13h 45m

£680

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 3/6

20:15-16:20

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

18:25-16:40

1 stop15h 15m

£689

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 14/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£689

BirminghamSan José

BHX - SJO

BHXSJO

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

06:00-17:00

1 stop18h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/9

19:05-22:10

1 stop20h 05m

£702

Newcastle upon TyneSan José

NCL - SJO

NCLSJO

Newcastle upon Tyne

Wed 16/9

15:25-16:20

1 stop31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

19:05-21:35

1 stop19h 30m

£702

ManchesterSan José

MAN - SJO

MANSJO

Manchester

Wed 13/5

09:00-17:35

1 stop15h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-23:15

3 stops20h 55m

£702

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

09:40-10:11

2 stops31h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

00:30-08:05

2 stops24h 35m

£710

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to San José (average of £438). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £584). 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 3 April 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 144 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 3 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
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,485 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
9,542 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
10,889 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
7,888 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
7,847 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,485 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

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?

    SWISS, KLM, and Air France can get you from United Kingdom to San José in just under 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 05m. The distance between United Kingdom and San José is about 5352 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 £272. KLM flights start at £478 while deals on Air France start at £498 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 £751. On average you can expect to pay £1,073. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for £615.

  • 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 £438). Flying from United Kingdom to San José in August is currently the most expensive (average of £584). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£438Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest£446Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air CanadaCheapest£460Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FinnairCheapest£463Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IcelandairCheapest£475Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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JetBlueCheapest£481Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest£522Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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KLMCheapest£546Average£879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£551Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£561Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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