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$402 Find cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam

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Cheap flight deals from San José to Amsterdam (SJO-AMS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-AMS
14h 45m1 stop
8:05 am - 4:55 pmAMS-SJO
16h 50m1 stop
$1,016Air France
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Tue, May 28 - Sat, Jun 15
11:38 am - 5:35 pmSJO-AMS
21h 57m2 stops
11:00 am - 10:04 pmAMS-SJO
19h 04m2 stops
$1,024
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Sun, Jun 23 - Tue, Sep 3
4:50 pm - 7:00 amSJO-AMS
30h 10m3 stops
12:30 pm - 12:09 amAMS-SJO
19h 39m3 stops
$1,030
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Tue, May 28 - Sat, Jun 15
8:15 am - 11:00 amSJO-AMS
18h 45m1 stop
12:35 pm - 7:15 pmAMS-SJO
14h 40m1 stop
$1,065Air Canada
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 12
8:15 am - 11:00 amSJO-AMS
18h 45m1 stop
12:35 pm - 8:50 pmAMS-SJO
40h 15m2 stops
$1,071Air Canada
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, Jun 14
9:45 am - 10:20 amSJO-AMS
16h 35m1 stop
12:35 pm - 8:50 pmAMS-SJO
40h 15m2 stops
$1,077Air Canada
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 12
2:50 pm - 9:00 amSJO-AMS
34h 10m1 stop
9:50 am - 1:15 pmAMS-SJO
35h 25m1 stop
$1,102SWISS
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Fri, Jun 21 - Thu, Sep 5
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
11:15 am - 10:39 pmAMS-SJO
19h 24m1 stop
$1,133United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, Jun 17
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m2 stops
9:15 am - 10:39 pmAMS-SJO
21h 24m2 stops
$1,142United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, Jun 13
7:00 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-AMS
14h 45m1 stop
10:35 am - 8:27 pmAMS-SJO
17h 52m1 stop
$1,303KLM
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Tue, May 21 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from San José to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Amsterdam?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Amsterdam on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Amsterdam. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost $1,064 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,403 and $1,293 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Amsterdam?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San José to Amsterdam were found on Air France ($1,016) and Air Canada ($1,065). Iberia proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $735.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Amsterdam?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Amsterdam take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 12h 10m.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$402
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Amsterdam

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam was $402 for a one-way ticket and $1,016 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Amsterdam?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Amsterdam from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Amsterdam?

    British Airways, Iberia, KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Amsterdam, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Amsterdam, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Amsterdam are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,242 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,164 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and AMS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2718 reviews
7.3Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

8.0 ExcellentAntonio, Mar 2024LAX - PTY
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Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Very good, despite we had a delay because of some problems at the airport.

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Cons: "The turbulence was really bad ! I couldn’t sleep at all !"
Pros: "Both of my flights were on time which i know sounds basic but all of the flights i’ve catched from SJO to X were late and this time my connection in Panama was only 1h15 and we got there earlier, so that was nice!"
Cons: "A bunch of seats were free and we were mostly sat all together (3 person next to each other).. With the covid situation i think it could be good to be more separate if possible"
Pros: "Crew was great. Food was acceptable. Really comfortable flight."
Cons: "Entertainment could have been better. Tvs per seat to wAtch movies what we want"
Pros: "nice crew."
Cons: "seats were too small and uncomfortable, not possible to lean back much because of a tall passenger behind me. international flights should have better seats."
Pros: "Food was good"
Cons: "Different movie, more leg room but I'm tall so that is with any plane."
Pros: "Crew was excellent, one snarky attendant—sent me back to my seat, then two other folks went on to get in line for restroom. I didn’t appreciate her tone with me. Just sayin"
Cons: "The seats are not comfortable for a long flight. They light up pain on my tailbone. I sat on my neck pillow from time to time to get relief."

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

My only issue was my meal was inedible except for the sides.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

We learned certain countries (a few) require a notarized letter from an ex to give permission for children to travel to those countries with the other spouse together with birth certificates. To find this out one hour before flying—not good. Nowhere is it documented by the airlines though they require it. Make sure about all documentation required.

Customer service - staff was effective in getting my trip rescheduled

We have taken this flight before and it is a tight connection and they were late out of denver and did not wait for us. The plane was there and the departure time had not passed but would not let us on. Next flight is very late and a connection through Newark - a big mess. Sooooo appreciate them holding the plane so we could catch the connection.

The strangest business class layout, 2-4-2, with alternate rows facing backward.

Due to a cancelled flight the day before this flight only had 44 people. Best flight ever on international route. Food getting better. Can United provide fruit ex apples and bananas for snacks? Crew fantastic.

Boarding with facial recognition was NOT quicker than with traditional boarding passes.

It was late leaving but made up time in the air.

Not full, so lots of room, which is really the only thing that can make flying economy more comfortable. Direct to Toronto is great! I didn't eat or use the entertainment.

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

Glad that the plane was not full so my 6' 2" husband didn't have anyone in front of him. We were able to sit in a row with a space between us so he could stretch his legs.

My flying experience with Air Canada was good but the wheelchair situation wasn't good at all and if would be good to make sure that they have the appropriate services available for your traveling passengers.

Enjoyed the service on board & on ground. Timely take off & landing

Free ear adapters for movie screen and a snack with a beverage.

Nothing can please you when you leave with five hours delay and boarding the airplane twice.

It went well until they lost my baggage in Toronto. Bagging tracking stopped after my bag was unloaded in Toronto. My bag tag has been inactive since. I had over a 2 hour layover and there is no excuse for lost baggage with that time frame and only after one flight

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/16Tue
3 stops
33h 15mSJO-AMS
$402
5/20Mon
1 stop
15h 38mSJO-AMS
$411
6/17Mon
3 stops
45h 55mSJO-AMS
$414
5/23Thu
1 stopAir Canada
18h 45mSJO-AMS
$753
5/21Tue
1 stopAir Canada
16h 25mSJO-AMS
$759
5/20Mon
1 stopSWISS
15h 45mSJO-AMS
$771
5/20Mon
1 stopSWISS
15h 45mSJO-AMS
$777
5/20Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-AMS
$787
5/23Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 40mSJO-AMS
$842
5/17Fri
1 stopAir France
16h 15mSJO-AMS
$921

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Last minute flights from San José to Amsterdam

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Amsterdam that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-AMS
6/6Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 24mAMS-SJO
$1,133
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-AMS
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 26mAMS-SJO
$1,138
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 50mSJO-AMS
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 39mAMS-SJO
$1,142
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-AMS
6/9Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 29mAMS-SJO
$1,172
5/19Sun
multi-stop
19h 59mSJO-AMS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
40h 31mAMS-SJO
$1,345
5/19Sun
multi-stop
19h 59mSJO-AMS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
26h 10mAMS-SJO
$1,429
5/19Sun
multi-stop
17h 40mSJO-AMS
6/6Thu
multi-stop
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$1,430
5/19Sun
multi-stop
25h 55mSJO-AMS
6/9Sun
multi-stop
31h 02mAMS-SJO
$1,449
5/19Sun
multi-stop
25h 55mSJO-AMS
6/6Thu
multi-stop
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$1,590
5/17Fri
multi-stop
26h 11mSJO-AMS
5/31Fri
multi-stop
30h 54mAMS-SJO
$2,644

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San José - Amsterdam Flights

Departure:

San José (undefined)Costa Rica

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Return flight deals:

Amsterdam - San José

Cabin classes:

$2,876
$1,536
$1,014

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