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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £477

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Sat 7/1112:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops28h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 21/1114:30
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops35h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4£706
Thu 5/1109:25
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops32h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 9/1114:20
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops35h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4£709
Thu 4/609:40
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops31h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 8/613:25
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4£711
Sat 7/1109:25
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 17m
Lufthansa
Sat 21/1123:28
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop26h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/4£716
Thu 4/609:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 8/607:15
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops41h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/4£762
Wed 18/1106:00
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1108:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£768
Mon 30/1112:30
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops40h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 13/1208:35
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/4£769
Tue 1/909:00
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 56m
Delta
Sun 13/913:25
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 05m
Delta
Deal found 15/4£787

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£711

One-way from

£477

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£702
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 41m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
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Air France
  • Air France
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Edinburgh 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 (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

09:40-10:11

2 stops31h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

13:25-10:35

2 stops38h 10m

£711

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

09:00-11:56

1 stop33h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

13:25-16:30

2 stops20h 05m

£787
Fastest return journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

17:25-17:00

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

13:25-11:50

1 stop15h 25m

£884

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/7

05:40-23:43

2 stops25h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

13:16-10:40

2 stops38h 24m

£944

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/7

09:40-20:19

1 stop17h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

11:13-08:05

2 stops37h 52m

£961

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/7

08:15-15:11

3 stops37h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

07:07-08:05

3 stops41h 58m

£1,032

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

09:00-19:37

2 stops41h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

07:55-07:20

2 stops40h 25m

£1,057
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:45-17:00

2 stops18h 15m

£501

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

11:30-11:31

2 stops31h 01m

£589

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

05:40-17:00

1 stop18h 20m

£700

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to San José

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £587). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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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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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh 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
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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 France
7.4
Good
1,574 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,604 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,940 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,930 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

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 Edinburgh to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to San José?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Edinburgh to San José in just under 31h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. Edinburgh and San José are separated by a distance of 5289 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at £525. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £556 and £559, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José (average of £587). Flying from Edinburgh to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £856). 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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Air CanadaCheapest£525Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest£556Average£725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£559Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapest£571Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£743Average£948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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