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 £79, while return flights cost around £74.

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).

£229+ Flights to San José, Costa Rica

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

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One-way from	£229
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£649
Good round-trip deal	£727 or less

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Thu 24/414:00LGW - SJO

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/511:35SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3£559

Fri 3/1019:30LHR - SJO

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1008:00SJO - LHR

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£561

Mon 7/414:05LHR - SJO

2 stops38h 15mAir Canada

Fri 18/406:15SJO - LHR

2 stops43h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 24/3£562

Sun 1/617:35LHR - SJO

1 stop30h 50mAir France

Mon 9/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mAir France

Deal found 24/3£563

Mon 5/508:15LHR - SJO

2 stops34h 40mIcelandair

Tue 13/513:54SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 51mIcelandair

Deal found 24/3£565

Tue 18/1107:25LHR - SJO

1 stop21h 29mJetBlue

Mon 8/1223:59SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 24/3£570

Tue 30/907:30LHR - SJO

1 stop17h 05mLufthansa

Thu 16/1019:25SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3£595

Thu 19/620:55LHR - SJO

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Wed 6/813:08SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 22mKLM

Deal found 24/3£597

Thu 22/508:45LCY - SJO

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/514:40SJO - LCY

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£608

Thu 22/519:20LCY - SJO

1 stop25h 25mSWISS

Wed 28/514:40SJO - LCY

1 stop21h 05mSWISS

Deal found 24/3£614

Wed 2/407:45LHR - SJO

2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 22/413:30SJO - LHR

1 stop35h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/3£614

Tue 25/321:40LHR - SJO

1 stop22h 30mAvianca

Tue 1/416:45SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 50mAvianca

Deal found 24/3£624

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Thu 24/414:00LGW - SJO

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/511:35SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3£559

Mon 5/508:15LHR - SJO

1 stop35h 34mIcelandair

Tue 13/513:54SJO - LHR

1 stop23h 51mIcelandair

Deal found 25/3£561

Mon 7/414:05LHR - SJO

2 stops38h 15mAir Canada

Fri 18/406:15SJO - LHR

2 stops43h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 24/3£562

Sun 1/617:35LHR - SJO

1 stop30h 50mAir France

Mon 9/619:40SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 55mAir France

Deal found 24/3£563

Tue 6/520:55LHR - SJO

2 stops27h 30mKLM

Tue 13/513:24SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 06mKLM

Deal found 24/3£595

Tue 6/508:30LHR - SJO

1 stop16h 05mLufthansa

Thu 15/512:44SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 25/3£595

Thu 22/519:20LCY - SJO

1 stop25h 25mSWISS

Wed 28/514:40SJO - LCY

1 stop21h 05mSWISS

Deal found 24/3£614

Fri 12/907:30LHR - SJO

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/1008:37SJO - LHR

2 stops38h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/3£615

Wed 23/422:05LHR - SJO

1 stop24h 45mAvianca

Mon 16/616:45SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 50mAvianca

Deal found 24/3£628

Sun 4/516:50LHR - SJO

2 stops26h 05mDelta

Wed 14/513:24SJO - LHR

2 stops37h 51mDelta

Deal found 24/3£677

Fri 12/920:40LGW - SJO

1 stop24h 55mIberia

Fri 3/1016:10SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 50mIberia

Deal found 24/3£760

Thu 10/412:40LGW - SJO

1 stop16h 50mAir Transat

Fri 18/407:00SJO - LGW

1 stop20h 45mAir Transat

Deal found 24/3£778

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Tue 25/321:40LHR - SJO

1 stop22h 30mAvianca

Tue 1/416:45SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 50mAvianca

Deal found 24/3£624

Wed 26/310:00LHR - SJO

1 stop14h 25mKLM

Wed 2/407:00SJO - LHR

1 stop16h 45mKLM

Deal found 23/3£576

Wed 26/307:45LCY - SJO

1 stop16h 40mKLM

Wed 2/414:29SJO - LCY

2 stops19h 11mKLM

Deal found 23/3£774

Sun 30/312:40LHR - SJO

2 stops39h 40mLufthansa

Sun 13/407:55SJO - LHR

1 stop18h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3£661

Mon 31/308:30LHR - SJO

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/411:13SJO - LHR

1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£620

Mon 31/314:05LHR - SJO

2 stops38h 00mAir Canada

Wed 23/406:15SJO - LHR

2 stops41h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 24/3£624

Mon 31/310:50LGW - SJO

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/408:25SJO - LGW

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£694

Mon 31/322:05LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 15mAvianca

Mon 7/416:45SJO - LHR

1 stop15h 50mAvianca

Deal found 24/3£708

Mon 31/308:10LCY - SJO

1 stop16h 10mSWISS

Mon 7/418:50SJO - LCY

2 stops16h 55mSWISS

Deal found 23/3£714

Mon 31/308:20STN - SJO

3 stops39h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/400:50SJO - STN

3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£780

Mon 31/319:10LCY - SJO

1 stop29h 25mLufthansa

Mon 7/418:50SJO - LCY

3 stops38h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3£829

Tue 1/413:05LHR - SJO

1 stop15h 19mKLM

Tue 8/413:20SJO - LHR

1 stop14h 50mKLM

Deal found 24/3£619

One-way flights to San José
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Tue 22/414:00LGW - SJO

1 stop27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£229

Tue 29/414:35LTN - SJO

3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£287

Tue 6/506:20LHR - SJO

3 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£302

Mon 2/606:20STN - SJO

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£309

Mon 7/706:45LCY - SJO

3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3£447

Thu 10/412:40LGW - SJO

1 stop16h 50mAir Transat

Deal found 24/3£462

Sat 31/522:05LHR - SJO

1 stop23h 00mAvianca

Deal found 24/3£500

Sat 31/517:25LGW - SJO

2 stops35h 28mAir Europa

Deal found 24/3£503

Sun 4/506:15LHR - SJO

1 stop18h 10mAir France

Deal found 24/3£548

Mon 1/907:45LCY - SJO

2 stops16h 40mKLM

Deal found 24/3£555

Mon 9/606:30LHR - SJO

2 stops17h 55mKLM

Deal found 25/3£570

Thu 5/620:40LGW - SJO

1 stop25h 25mIberia

Deal found 24/3£633

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Thu 24/4

14:00-23:50

2 stops16h 50m

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Tue 6/5

11:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£559

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

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London Heathrow

Mon 7/4

14:05-21:20

2 stops38h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

06:15-08:35

2 stops43h 20m

£562

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17:35-17:25

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LHR - SJO

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08:15-11:55

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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13:54-20:45

1 stop23h 51m

£565

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 22/5

09:30-17:35

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

08:00-06:30

2 stops39h 30m

£566

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

20:55-17:25

2 stops27h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

13:24-13:30

1 stop17h 06m

£595

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 22/5

08:45-17:35

1 stop15h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-18:45

2 stops21h 05m

£608

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 12/4

09:30-21:05

1 stop18h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

08:00-11:50

1 stop20h 50m

£612

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 22/5

19:20-13:45

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-18:45

1 stop21h 05m

£614

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 12/9

07:30-07:15

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/10

08:37-06:20

2 stops38h 43m

£615

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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 47 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 30 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 £760

United Airlines

From £756

Air France

From £662

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 Transat. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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

7,890 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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

1,318 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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 Transat

7.8

Good

381 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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

1,569 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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

7.4

Good

1,423 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 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 £79, while return flights cost around £74.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Delta, KLM and Air Transat. 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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