What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city center.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José . Flying to San José in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San José?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Icelandair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £67, while return flights cost around £73.

How much is a return flight to San José?

A return flight to San José will typically cost around £95, however they can be found for as little as £95.

Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San José, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 40 minutes).

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

£253+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Return from	£553
One-way from	£253
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£676
Good round-trip deal	£693 or less

Air France
11/9-27/9
2 total stops
36h 55m total
London to San José

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Tue 4/1112:20LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 34mIcelandair

Thu 4/1223:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mIcelandair

Deal found 14/4£552

Thu 11/906:15LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 00mAir France

Deal found 14/4£553

Fri 7/1106:50LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 55mAir Canada

Fri 14/1108:55SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4£554

Mon 21/414:00LGW - SJO

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/511:32SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£554

Wed 7/506:15LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£557

Fri 28/1106:50LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 55mLufthansa

Sat 13/1209:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4£558

Tue 18/1112:20LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 34mJetBlue

Thu 4/1223:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 15/4£574

Mon 28/408:40LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LHR

2 stops16h 00mSWISS

Deal found 14/4£594

Fri 2/506:30LHR - SJO

2 stops21h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4£611

Mon 28/409:25LCY - SJO

1 stop14h 55mSWISS

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LCY

2 stops15h 25mSWISS

Deal found 14/4£612

Wed 16/413:05LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 50mKLM

Thu 8/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 14/4£623

Tue 6/514:35LTN - SJO

3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/505:52SJO - LTN

3 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£638

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Thu 11/906:15LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 55mAir France

Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 00mAir France

Deal found 14/4£553

Tue 29/414:00LGW - SJO

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/511:32SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4£554

Sat 14/608:30LHR - SJO

1 stop21h 20mLufthansa

Mon 14/707:55SJO - LHR

1 stop19h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4£559

Sat 16/809:30LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 20mAir Canada

Sat 30/808:00SJO - LHR

2 stops39h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4£569

Mon 28/408:40LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 40mSWISS

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LHR

2 stops16h 00mSWISS

Deal found 14/4£594

Thu 11/906:30LHR - SJO

2 stops17h 40mKLM

Sat 27/919:25SJO - LHR

2 stops17h 05mKLM

Deal found 14/4£599

Fri 2/507:30LHR - SJO

2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/507:55SJO - LHR

2 stops42h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4£611

Mon 15/908:15LHR - SJO

2 stops34h 40mIcelandair

Tue 23/913:00SJO - LHR

2 stops34h 30mIcelandair

Deal found 15/4£617

Thu 25/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Sat 11/1016:10SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 50mIberia

Deal found 14/4£640

Mon 28/416:05LHR - SJO

2 stops26h 50mDelta

Sat 10/514:30SJO - LHR

2 stops22h 30mDelta

Deal found 14/4£674

Sun 27/414:30LGW - SJO

2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/506:03SJO - LGW

2 stops19h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4£775

Fri 29/810:00LGW - SJO

2 stops18h 53mAir Europa

Sun 14/914:29SJO - LGW

2 stops18h 56mAir Europa

Deal found 14/4£796

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Wed 16/413:05LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 50mKLM

Thu 8/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 14/4£623

Sun 20/417:25LHR - SJO

1 stop25h 30mKLM

Tue 13/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 14/4£721

Mon 21/414:00LGW - SJO

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/511:32SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£554

Mon 21/413:40LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 31mLufthansa

Mon 12/507:55SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4£592

Mon 21/408:25LHR - SJO

2 stops43h 58mIcelandair

Mon 12/512:26SJO - LHR

2 stops59h 04mIcelandair

Deal found 14/4£748

Wed 23/414:05LHR - SJO

2 stops38h 20mAir Canada

Mon 16/607:55SJO - LHR

2 stops29h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4£647

Wed 23/411:45LHR - SJO

2 stops31h 10mDelta

Fri 9/513:24SJO - LHR

2 stops36h 26mDelta

Deal found 14/4£674

Thu 24/417:35LHR - SJO

1 stop30h 50mAir France

Tue 6/513:20SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 10mAir France

Deal found 14/4£580

Thu 24/417:10LHR - SJO

1 stop27h 35mSWISS

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LHR

2 stops16h 00mSWISS

Deal found 14/4£619

Thu 24/408:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mLufthansa

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LCY

3 stops30h 30mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4£707

Thu 24/408:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/518:50SJO - LCY

2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£752

Fri 25/406:15LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/514:53SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£570

One-way flights to San José
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Thu 15/510:00LGW - SJO

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£253

Thu 15/506:05LTN - SJO

3 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4£321

Thu 15/515:05LHR - SJO

3 stops47h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£321

Thu 15/522:55STN - SJO

3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£324

Wed 18/608:25LCY - SJO

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£391

Thu 5/619:45LHR - SJO

1 stop28h 40mAir France

Deal found 14/4£421

Thu 15/522:30LHR - SJO

1 stop20h 33mAeromexico

Deal found 14/4£482

Thu 24/422:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Deal found 14/4£489

Sat 31/517:25LGW - SJO

2 stops35h 28mAir Europa

Deal found 15/4£501

Sun 24/806:30LHR - SJO

2 stops17h 55mKLM

Deal found 14/4£548

Thu 5/620:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mIberia

Deal found 14/4£551

Fri 12/917:25LGW - SJO

2 stops25h 23mAeromexico

Deal found 14/4£563

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LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:15-17:10

1 stop17h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-21:25

1 stop19h 00m

£553

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

14:00-23:50

2 stops16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

11:32-10:00

1 stop15h 28m

£554

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

06:15-17:25

1 stop18h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

13:24-13:30

1 stop17h 06m

£557

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 14/6

08:30-22:50

1 stop21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/7

07:55-10:00

1 stop19h 05m

£559

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 16/8

09:30-22:50

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

08:00-06:30

2 stops39h 30m

£569

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 28/4

08:40-17:20

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

18:50-17:50

2 stops16h 00m

£594

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 11/9

06:30-17:10

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

19:25-19:30

2 stops17h 05m

£599

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 2/5

06:30-21:15

2 stops21h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

07:55-07:25

2 stops40h 30m

£611

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Mon 28/4

09:25-17:20

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

18:50-17:15

2 stops15h 25m

£612

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

08:15-11:55

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/9

13:00-06:30

2 stops34h 30m

£617

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

The best time to book flights to San José is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from London to San José takes 15 hours 5 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from London to San José are Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Air Canada

From £708

Lufthansa

From £761

United Airlines

From £754

KLM

From £693

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to San José are Icelandair, JetBlue and Air France.

Rainfall in San José by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, KLM and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

KLM

7.8

Good

1,323 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Air France

7.5

Good

1,435 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,656 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,916 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

FAQs about flying to San José

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?
Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 8.8 mi journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San José?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Icelandair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost £67, while return flights cost around £73.
How much is a return flight to San José?
A return flight to San José will typically cost around £95, however they can be found for as little as £95.
Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San José, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 40 minutes).
Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?
Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Temperature in San José by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, KLM and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to San José

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to San José?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

How much is a return flight to San José?

Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

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