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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José from £209

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in April or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£640

Good round-trip deal

£705 or less
6/5-10/5
  • 6/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • London to San José
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 24m total
  • London to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Tue 6/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:32SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£568
Thu 24/418:40LGW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Wed 14/518:50SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/4£593
Thu 25/920:40LGW - SJO
1 stop24h 55mIberia
Sat 11/1016:10SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 50mIberia
Deal found 9/4£650
Sat 13/912:10LGW - SJO
2 stops30h 45mIcelandair
Sat 27/914:00SJO - LGW
2 stops36h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 9/4£656
Thu 30/1011:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 13/1118:35SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/4£657
Fri 6/617:25LGW - SJO
2 stops35h 28mAir Europa
Sat 21/614:29SJO - LGW
2 stops18h 56mAir Europa
Deal found 9/4£756
Sun 27/414:30LGW - SJO
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/506:03SJO - LGW
2 stops17h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/4£779

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Gatwick

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 6/5

14:00-10:27

1 stop27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

11:32-10:00

1 stop15h 28m

£568

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 24/4

18:40-13:45

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

18:50-17:55

1 stop16h 05m

£593

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 7/6

12:10-13:05

2 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/6

12:55-09:35

2 stops37h 40m

£708

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 12/4

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/6

16:30-20:00

1 stop20h 30m

£743

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 6/6

17:25-21:53

2 stops35h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/6

14:29-16:25

2 stops18h 56m

£756

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 27/4

14:30-11:27

2 stops27h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/5

06:03-06:35

2 stops17h 32m

£779

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 12/4

10:40-11:27

2 stops31h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/4

06:05-10:40

2 stops21h 35m

£869

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 4/5

10:55-13:05

2 stops33h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

13:54-16:15

2 stops43h 21m

£892

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 29/4

14:00-10:24

1 stop27h 24m

£209

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 31/5

17:25-21:53

2 stops35h 28m

£502

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to San José. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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 LGW to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 10 April 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 10 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, SWISS and Turkish Airlines from London to San José have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,753 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
478 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick?

    For a flight from London Gatwick 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. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 4 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £593, SWISS will fly you from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Icelandair and Iberia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £708 and £743, respectively. SWISS is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    £502 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Europa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and SWISS, with prices starting from £582 and £798, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £672. While the most popular route (London Gatwick - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for £470 on average our data indicates £2,661 when flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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.

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British AirwaysCheapest£573Average£842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£633Average£830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IberiaCheapest£718Average£922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air EuropaCheapest£761Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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