Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José from £526

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SJO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£526

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£707
23/4-30/4
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to San José
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to San José

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 25 March 2025.

Wed 23/413:50EDI - SJO
3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/411:35SJO - EDI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£526
Tue 11/1109:25EDI - SJO
2 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Mon 24/1109:00SJO - EDI
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3£608
Sun 27/414:05EDI - SJO
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Sat 17/513:24SJO - EDI
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 24/3£668
Thu 8/506:15EDI - SJO
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
Thu 15/519:25SJO - EDI
1 stop20h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3£677
Sun 9/1105:45EDI - SJO
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Fri 21/1120:35SJO - EDI
1 stop30h 05mKLM
Deal found 24/3£710
Sun 9/1119:45EDI - SJO
1 stop28h 55mSWISS
Wed 19/1116:05SJO - EDI
2 stops21h 35mSWISS
Deal found 24/3£800
Fri 11/412:30EDI - SJO
2 stops28h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 26/406:35SJO - EDI
2 stops45h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3£807
Thu 1/513:35EDI - SJO
1 stop32h 30mIberia
Sun 18/506:03SJO - EDI
2 stops25h 17mIberia
Deal found 24/3£926
Fri 7/1106:00EDI - SJO
1 stop17h 55mAir France
Sat 22/1120:10SJO - EDI
1 stop18h 40mAir France
Deal found 24/3£1,009
Sat 13/1211:25EDI - SJO
2 stops30h 18mAeromexico
Sat 3/106:18SJO - EDI
2 stops32h 32mAeromexico
Deal found 24/3£1,033

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/4

13:50-23:50

3 stops41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/4

11:35-17:25

2 stops22h 50m

£526

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/4

09:00-11:55

1 stop33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

14:30-06:45

2 stops33h 15m

£668

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/5

06:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

19:25-22:50

1 stop20h 25m

£677

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/4

12:30-10:11

2 stops28h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

06:35-10:35

2 stops45h 00m

£807

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/4

19:40-17:20

1 stop28h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

18:50-07:50

2 stops30h 00m

£810

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

13:35-15:05

1 stop32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

06:03-14:20

2 stops25h 17m

£926

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/4

09:10-18:49

2 stops16h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

14:53-12:05

1 stop14h 12m

£1,046

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/9

06:30-23:30

2 stops24h 00m

£548

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/9

17:05-17:10

1 stop31h 05m

£577

EdinburghSan José

EDI - SJO

EDISJO

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/9

17:15-17:10

2 stops30h 55m

£591

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to San José. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 EDI to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh 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 25 March 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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

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 25 March 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
KLM
7.8
Good
1,318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,890 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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.

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

    Delta, at £668, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Edinburgh to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Edinburgh?

Book flights to Edinburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Jacó
Manuel Antonio

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Edinburgh to San José

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Glasgow Intl to San José flights
Aberdeen to San José flights
Edinburgh to Liberia flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£569Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
United AirlinesCheapest£616Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
KLMCheapest£622Average£845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
LufthansaCheapest£642Average£766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
British AirwaysCheapest£803Average£1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Edinburgh to San José?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Edinburgh to San José. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Edinburgh to San José?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Edinburgh to San José for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Edinburgh to San José with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Edinburgh to San José with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Edinburgh to San José become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San José from Edinburgh today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.