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Find cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José from $580

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to San José departing on 6/11. 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.
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Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to San José (AMS-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José 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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12:15 pm - 8:00 pmAMS-SJO
39h 45m2 stops
9:45 am - 10:15 amSJO-AMS
16h 30m1 stop
$641Air Canada
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Sat, May 18 - Sun, Jun 2
11:15 am - 7:37 pmAMS-SJO
16h 22m1 stop
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
$664United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 6
6:20 pm - 1:10 pmAMS-SJO
26h 50m2 stops
4:05 pm - 7:10 pmSJO-AMS
20h 05m3 stops
$767Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 30
7:30 pm - 1:15 pmAMS-SJO
25h 45m2 stops
4:05 pm - 4:50 pmSJO-AMS
17h 45m3 stops
$775Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 30
12:45 pm - 6:30 amAMS-SJO
25h 45m1 stop
1:13 pm - 10:30 amSJO-AMS
14h 17m1 stop
$784Delta
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 29
12:45 pm - 6:30 amAMS-SJO
25h 45m1 stop
1:13 pm - 12:35 pmSJO-AMS
16h 22m1 stop
$818Delta
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Sat, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 28
1:00 pm - 10:04 pmAMS-SJO
17h 04m1 stop
7:10 pm - 2:20 pmSJO-AMS
12h 10mnonstop
$956KLM
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Sat, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 28
12:40 pm - 5:25 pmAMS-SJO
11h 45mnonstop
7:10 pm - 2:20 pmSJO-AMS
12h 10mnonstop
$957KLM
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Mon, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 17
7:45 am - 6:31 pmAMS-SJO
18h 46m2 stops
7:05 am - 10:45 amSJO-AMS
19h 40m2 stops
$1,028British Airways
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Fri, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 24
7:40 am - 8:00 pmAMS-SJO
20h 20m2 stops
6:25 am - 10:40 amSJO-AMS
20h 15m2 stops
$1,081British Airways
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 24

Flights from Amsterdam to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Amsterdam to San José 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 Amsterdam to San José?

The average price of all flights from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Amsterdam to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province, 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 Amsterdam to San José, San José Province is May, where tickets cost $765 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,246 and $1,187 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province, 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 Amsterdam to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air Europa ($580) and Iberia ($648). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air Canada ($641) and United Airlines ($664).

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Amsterdam to San José take?

There are no direct flights from Amsterdam to San José. The quickest journey takes 11h 45m.

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Low season

September

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$580
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Amsterdam to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Amsterdam to San José 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 Amsterdam to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province was $580 for a one-way ticket and $641 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Amsterdam to San José.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to San José flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to San José are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $813 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,158 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Amsterdam to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline. Booking your flights between Amsterdam and SJO 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 Amsterdam to San José?

    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 San José from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from AMS to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,044 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from Amsterdam to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to San José. 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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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

10.0 ExcellentAlexander, Apr 2024RDU - CVG
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I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

Another smooth and friendly flight. For a shorter flight, it was a pleasant surprise to see a decent snack and complimentary drinks.

We flew early evening on New Year's Eve. Our plane was less than half full... Great for the passenger experience -- not so much for the airline lol. Comfortable, spacious, smooth flight -- and early arrival!

Crew was great! I need wheelchair assistance and they knew who I was and updated me that my chair was on its way and to just hang tight. There was some turbulence but the captain announced we would be going thru it and he handled the plane well. Landing was soft and his.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

I liked the cleanness in the bathroom and good crew on board and at boarding gates. There was no Hindi (Bollywood) movies. The entertainment can be improved as it is one of the worst one I saw when I compared it with other airlines. The Mumbai to Amsterdam flight did not have any food for my family which does not contain eggs in it though we have selected “Hindu Asian vegetarian meal”

Flight was on time, the crew was personable & professional, & the plane arrived early which was nice.

Delta and partner KLM continue to deliver and excellent flying experience with professional crew members and in flight food and entertainment

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

The food was ok. The crew seemed like they were cranky. I had one guy get mad at me for passing in between the storage area to get to the other toilet. I can understand if it's not allowed but reprimanding me like I'm a student saying "This is the last time!" was not appropriate. During my meal time, there was a French family around me. No problems there but when we usually have meals, they are supposed to put their chair in the upright position. These people did not do it and the steward did not tell them to raise their seat in the upright position. However, I was told to do so! So, me and another person next to me had to eat with the monitor almost touching our faces. Furthermore, a lady in front of me was putting her feet up and preventing another elder passenger from putting her seat back. To make it worse, she was continuously hitting her back into her seat, shaking my monitor while I was watching a movie. A crew member did speak to her about it but then she accused me of pushing her seat forward! The crew member gave me a death stare and told me to stop pushing the seat forward. I did not even touch her seat at all, if I did, she would know it. Her boyfriend also stood up and tried to push her seat even further past the maximum decline to no avail. None of these people were reprimanded but the steward, some bald guy, was extremely friendly with them and did not even try to instruct them to do anything until it was time to land. I resisted the urge to really argue with them because I would have obviously been seen as the aggressor (I have no idea why). I hardly said anything on this flight except "more wine please" and "sorry" if I bumped into someone accidentally. Overall, it was an annoying flight and I had to resist the urge to yell at the steward and the people he was overly friendly with. The happiest moment of this flight was leaving it.

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

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 .

The food quality is poor. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The entertainment program was limited. I experienced a delay of 30 minutes due to two issues. Passenger luggage had to be removed and there was a technical issue with the stairs not detaching from the aircraft. The pilot managed to compensate and we arrived only 15 minutes later. The luggage at Dubai airport was very slow. I waited over an hour.

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

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.

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Sky priority means you get to use the KLM business Lounge.

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

Please serve no god if you must serve dog food

Cons: "Not to have 2 distressed cats on board meowing non stop for 10 hours."
Pros: "The premium economy- it was the most uncomfortable - tight seats. The back of the seats are not reclining It’s not worth the money you pay for premium services"
Cons: "The premium economy should be eliminated and should be labeled for what it is: couch class with some perks"

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Two flights,both poor. No entertainment. Cramped and uncomfortable seats, little space, the rest was OK. Staff were acceptable good.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Easy boarding in group 2. Landed 1/2 hr early. Delicious cookie snack.

Friendly flight crew, clean plane, on time, great tandoori chicken

Was a good flight. On time. Was full and all went well

The most cramped seating I’ve ever experienced, (including budget airlines) with no food available for purchase on a nearly 6 hour flight.

Wifi did not work. Cut off on and off every 10 min

Our luggage is missing. We are at the Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

Air hostess delayed providing food and then pulled away the tray before i finished eating

The first class flight itself was first class, however getting to the airport and getting through the airport was agony. The BA flight sat on the taxiway for ages and caused us to miss our connecting flight which meant half a day lost. Our return flight on BA was cancelled so a dawn flight was made and we lost another half day. Goodby BA

Having traveled from Canada through Seattle -London-Edinburgh with only carry on ( to keep trip uncomplicated ) We had to check our hand luggage at the gate as flight was full This was really annoying since due to their late flight in from Seattle we’d missed our orginal flight to Edinburgh and had been put on a flight four hours later We had no checked luggage with no need to go to the baggage carousel Very annoying

I asleep by the gate and actually didn't get to the airplane.

There was a medical emergency and required extensive wait for offloading after a long flight. Curious to see if there are other ways that it could have been more effective.

When bussing people to/from the gate, don't pack everyone in like a can of sardines and don't send the bus on its way if the plane isn't ready. Waited for about 40 minutes packed in this bus...both ways!

Everything was great - but then had to wait one hour for my luggage in Verona…

Asked for a wheelchair multiple times. Got denied the wheelchair in London layover.

Great service and air hostesses, took care of all activities very well and smooth

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Amsterdam to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
2 stopsAir Europa
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$580
6/11Tue
2 stopsAir Europa
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$581
10/30Wed
1 stopIberia
15h 40mAMS-SJO
$648
10/30Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
18h 20mAMS-SJO
$694
8/10Sat
2 stopsBritish Airways
20h 00mAMS-SJO
$787
10/30Wed
nonstopKLM
11h 45mAMS-SJO
$792
10/30Wed
nonstopKLM
11h 45mAMS-SJO
$798
8/7Wed
1 stopIberia
27h 10mAMS-SJO
$805
8/4Sun
1 stopDelta
26h 48mAMS-SJO
$994
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
26h 48mAMS-SJO
$1,039

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Amsterdam to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stop
30h 54mAMS-SJO
5/19Sun
multi-stop
23h 14mSJO-AMS
$2,723

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Amsterdam - San José Flights

Departure:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Amsterdam

Cabin classes:

$4,436
$1,450
$978

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