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Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica from £235

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£640

Return from

£515

One-way from

£235
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to San José in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to San José in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£515
Tue 18/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£528
Thu 20/612:45LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 42mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£542
Fri 28/609:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/708:15SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£546
Wed 19/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/5£551
Wed 5/606:30LHR - SJO
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£554
Wed 12/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/5£558
Tue 4/618:40LHR - SJO
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/709:45SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£562
Wed 12/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/5£564

San José, Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for San José, Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data were last updated on 20 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to San José in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£515
Tue 18/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£528
Thu 20/612:45LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 42mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£542
Fri 28/609:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/708:15SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£546
Mon 23/907:25LHR - SJO
1 stop20h 19mJetBlue
Sun 20/1021:44SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 19/5£549
Thu 10/1012:05LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 45mAir Canada
Thu 17/1008:15SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£550
Wed 19/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/5£551
Wed 5/606:30LHR - SJO
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£554
Thu 26/908:30LHR - SJO
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Fri 18/1009:45SJO - LHR
2 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£555

Flights to San José, Costa Rica departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to San José, Costa Rica, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to San José. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Tue 28/508:30LHR - SJO
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Wed 12/609:45SJO - LHR
1 stop13h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£586
Wed 29/509:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 30mAir Canada
Fri 7/609:45SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£603
Tue 28/518:45LGW - SJO
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/614:40SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£606
Tue 28/518:40LHR - SJO
1 stop25h 30mSWISS
Wed 12/614:40SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£608
Wed 29/509:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 4/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/5£612
Thu 30/509:30LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/614:40SJO - LHR
3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£612
Thu 30/506:50LHR - SJO
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/607:55SJO - LHR
2 stops20h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5£615
Thu 30/509:30LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/614:40SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£616
Tue 28/511:05LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/605:30SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5£617

One-way flights to San José, Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to San José, Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to San José. Book a round-trip flight to San José instead by using the search form above.
Mon 3/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£235
Thu 6/610:00LGW - SJO
1 stop21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£237
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£246
Thu 6/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£249
Fri 31/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£250
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£251
Mon 3/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£254
Sun 2/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£257
Sat 1/620:40LGW - SJO
3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£261

Direct flights to San José, Costa Rica

Sat 9/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£604
Sat 9/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 16/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£614

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

£515 - £626

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Price

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop16h 35m

£515

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 28/6

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/7

1 stop15h 15m

£546

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/9

1 stop20h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/10

1 stop16h 01m

£549

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

2 stops17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/6

1 stop19h 25m

£554

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 4/6

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops20h 15m

£584

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 9/11

Nonstop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/11

Nonstop10h 15m

£604

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 7/6

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop19h 10m

£605

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 20/6

2 stops20h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/7

2 stops23h 50m

£611

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 25/9

1 stop26h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/10

2 stops16h 19m

£626

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Deals found on 19/5

Average price of flights to San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to San José is currently £249 while a return flight costs £577. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to San José (average of £779). Flying to San José in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,043). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£613

February

£640

March

£701

April

£618

May

£622

June

£693

July

£821

August

£711

September

£619

October

£622

November

£635

December

£734

Temperature and rainfall in San José by month

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

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to San José. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights to San José is 66 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to San José. Price data was last updated on 19 May 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to San José should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 20 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San José, such as Air France, Air Canada and KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.8
Good
1,980 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.6
Good
2,525 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.6
Good
4,447 reviews
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

  • What does SJO mean?

    Great question - SJO just means San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

  • 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, Finnair 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport typically cost £63, while return flights cost around £58.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around £242, however they can be found for as little as £138.

  • 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 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

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

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