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Find cheap flights from San José to Lisbon from $685

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Lisbon departing on 7/13. 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 San José to Lisbon (SJO-LIS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Lisbon 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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2:31 pm - 6:50 amSJO-LIS
33h 19m2 stops
11:35 am - 10:04 pmLIS-SJO
17h 29m2 stops
$918Air Europa
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Mon, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 22
9:45 am - 9:20 amSJO-LIS
16h 35m2 stops
11:00 am - 9:20 pmLIS-SJO
16h 20m1 stop
$920Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 14
2:31 pm - 3:15 pmSJO-LIS
17h 44m2 stops
8:05 pm - 10:04 pmLIS-SJO
32h 59m2 stops
$921Air Europa
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Tue, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 7
2:31 pm - 3:15 pmSJO-LIS
17h 44m2 stops
11:35 am - 8:01 amLIS-SJO
27h 26m2 stops
Sat, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 5
7:50 pm - 5:45 amSJO-LIS
26h 55m2 stops
7:05 am - 12:20 amLIS-SJO
24h 15m2 stops
Sat, Aug 10 - Tue, Sep 10
7:00 pm - 5:55 pmSJO-LIS
15h 55m1 stop
5:40 am - 4:55 pmLIS-SJO
18h 15m1 stop
$943Air France
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Mon, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 22
7:00 pm - 10:25 pmSJO-LIS
20h 25m1 stop
5:40 am - 4:55 pmLIS-SJO
18h 15m1 stop
$962Air France
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Wed, May 22 - Thu, Jun 6
3:55 pm - 8:05 pmSJO-LIS
21h 10m1 stop
6:35 am - 3:50 pmLIS-SJO
15h 15m1 stop
$992Iberia
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Tue, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 14
3:55 pm - 4:05 pmSJO-LIS
17h 10m1 stop
6:35 am - 3:50 pmLIS-SJO
15h 15m1 stop
$1,026Iberia
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Tue, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 14
12:44 pm - 11:45 amSJO-LIS
16h 01m1 stop
11:25 am - 8:19 pmLIS-SJO
39h 54m2 stops
$1,527United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 18

Flights from San José to Lisbon - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Lisbon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Lisbon, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lisbon, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon is January, where tickets cost $913 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,386 and $1,225 respectively.

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

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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$685
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Lisbon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Lisbon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Lisbon

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Lisbon was $685 for a one-way ticket and $918 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Lisbon.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Lisbon?

    On your way to Lisbon, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Lisbon, Air France or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Lisbon are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,154 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $890 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Lisbon.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lisbon 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 Lisbon?

    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 Lisbon with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and LIS 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 Lisbon?

    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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Lisbon. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Lisbon? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1786 reviews
7.2Food
7.4Comfort
8.2Crew
7.5Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

6.0 GoodLes, Mar 2024LIS - JFK
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Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

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.

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

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

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

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Crew was professional. Boarding has few seats . Since the plane was not full would have been nice to change seat on the internet

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

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.

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Crew was unhelpful in boarding. Did not help passengers board and store bags efficiently. Did not alleviate tensions as passengers had to stow bags then return forward to seats. Baggage rules are unreasonable. Will fly southwest next time

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

A good, solid, no frills experience. Departed and arrived on time, staff were pleasant and attentive. Loved the Bluetooth connectivity on the SJC to IAH leg. Being able to watch movies and listen to them with my noise cancelling headphones was lovely. Missed that on the IAH to LHR leg (so I put the wired buds on and my over ear Quiet Comforts over those).

Flight was canceled do to mechanical failure I lost my connection flight at to pay $2500.00 more to get 4 more tickets to fly to Ketchikan Alaska This was the worst experience I had flying. I thinks kayak should pay for my new ticket from Seattle to Ketchikan That may bring less pain from my trip Thanks Ilir

Improve food options. Do not charge so much for checked bags. As some who paid 990 EUR fir the round trip international flight it is horrendous to pay another 140 for 1 checked bag.

My luggage never arrived in Miami; still waiting a day later.

The only comment I have is why do you sell snacks on board? They should be free. When we take domestic flights here in US, our snacks are free. Also, please communicate with me in English. I received so many emails way before my flight that were in Spanish that I had to ask my son to interpret for me. You should be WELL AWARE if the customers you are communicating speak the language, it does mean that we speak and understand Spanish because we are traveling to Spain, NOT NECESSARILY! Thank you!

As with every airline the seats are not built for tall people.

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

All corners have been cut and it’s a cheap experience that no longer is distinguished from most other cheap airlines

Both flights were delayed. I lost my connection on the way back. No voucher or anything was givenx I had business ticket and no support to make it on time. I got to the door running 5 min after they close. Food really bad. Breakfast in business was worst that I what I remember in economy. Even though I have accumulated many miles, I don’t think Inwill keep buying Iberia. I am a frequent business traveler.

Rude security cunts. However the lady that issued my boarding ticket when I was flying back from New York was lovely & helpful!!

I can’t comment on food as it was necessary to buy it. No entertainment.

Everything was great, except the food, which could have been flavorful.

Very BAD crew service They ignore at all any call for service . Very rude from the check in process to all the tripularion members in the fight .

The flight, the staff and the airplane were all fantastic. I highly recommend.

Service on plane was appalling. Cabin crew did not want to help with anything. Window darkening screen did not work so we had to sit in the sun for a few hours until it went down. TV screen did not work and cabin crew just shrugged their shoulders and did not care. We waited for over 2 hours for headphones so we could try watch one screen between 2 people. We had to go to back of plane to request basic water as crew never responded to call request. Will be letting many others know to warn them off ever using Air Europa. Total disaster of their own making

Impossible to check in via the App. Kept on getting emails offering upgrade. When followed through not available. Wasn't any food anyway.

I like Air Europa in the way you make passengers feel important, well attended the whole trip.!It was first time in your company and hope I can repeat this experience many more times!

Place above head to place the rucksack in is smaller than in other planes, so it needed to be located under the front seat.

Great experience, I just wish airline seats were more comfortable in general.

Onboarding process and crew was excellent and efficient, Information display was great. Keep on the good work and same standard. Nothing to change.

Totally unprofessional crew, lack of empathy and disrespectful responses. Flight got delayed for Mechanical issue for 3 hours got on the runway then back, then disembarked and just waiting with no one explaining anything and missed my connecting due to that.. the crew total lack of professionalism is totally unseen anywhere.

Flights from MADRID to CARACAS and back Seats on the plane were too uncomfortable for a 9 hour trip, especially when the flight was completely full. Crew treated passengers as if we were cattle. Desperate rush to get food served so they could enjoy First class food at the back of the plane... I went twice to the back of the plane (no one answered the flight attendant button) to ask for coffee and was met with a very abrupt response... 'YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT'. The only thing staff could think of saying to me was 'la mascarilla senior!'.... In a way I do not blame Air Europa for getting away with this lamentable service, they are one of only two carriers flying between Spain and Venezuela so do not have any competition... I do not think they would dare offer the same service on a flight from London to Los Angeles!

All but one of four were on time. One was delayed for an hour

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

Treating guests with respect when they are having issues. Myself and another guest were expected to climb over someone who had a disability and was clearly not well. There was no assistance. Also when the lady beside me asked to see if there was a possibility to get off the plane as soon as they were able because her husband is having emergency surgery the flight attendant’s response was so rude and dismissive.

5 delays to departure. Finally left 2 hours after scheduled time. Further issues with “paperwork” when we were ready to push away from the gate. Air Canada has a real problem with flights between Montreal and Toronto over the last 24 months. Of my 12 flights, 8 have been delayed or cancelled. With no compensation. I now drive between Toronto and Montreal whenever I can. At least I know I will get there when I planned to.

Reduced wait times for checked-in baggage at destination, Toronto Pierson airport

My flight was cancelled. The flight they booked me on was delayed over 2 hours with mechanical problems so I missed my connection and they ran out of hotel rooms, so I had to book and pay for it on my own. I also had to pay for food out of pocket. It was a terrible experience.

Great. As a tall person the seats are quite cramped.

The crew suki/zuki is very rude. The zoning is only being announce once and there’s no way we will know what is currently allowed to board. I’m zone 5 (currently it was zone 3 but hich I didn’t know coz i went to the restroom). I saw a guy (zone 4) start boarding also. Then my husband (zone 5) started boarding also. But when it’s my turn, he said that i have to wait coz it’s still zone 3 and I questioned him why was my husband allowed when we are both zone 5 and i pointed to him my husband who’s boarding already and he told me to be attentive next time. And i told him he was so rude u like the other lady staff who is nice. The lady is the one who allowed the man (zone 4) and my husband to start boarding. There were 2 lines (the lady and suki)

It was on time. It's all good when the expectation is met.

It was good. Had 2 delays & just about missed both flights. Besides that Overall it was good

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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 Lisbon found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/13Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 40mSJO-LIS
$685
6/18Tue
3 stops
33h 12mSJO-LIS
$1,690

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Last minute flights from San José to Lisbon

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 Lisbon that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopIberia
22h 35mSJO-LIS
5/14Tue
multi-stopIberia
25h 05mLIS-SJO
$1,205
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
24h 10mSJO-LIS
6/4Tue
multi-stopIberia
15h 15mLIS-SJO
$1,252
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
24h 10mSJO-LIS
5/20Mon
multi-stopIberia
25h 05mLIS-SJO
$1,320
5/8Wed
multi-stopIberia
22h 35mSJO-LIS
5/14Tue
multi-stopIberia
29h 05mLIS-SJO
$1,336
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
22h 39mSJO-LIS
6/4Tue
multi-stopIberia
15h 15mLIS-SJO
$1,338
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-LIS
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 38mLIS-SJO
$1,351
5/8Wed
multi-stopAir Europa
17h 44mSJO-LIS
5/14Tue
multi-stopAir Europa
21h 24mLIS-SJO
$1,375
5/9Thu
multi-stopIberia
30h 50mSJO-LIS
5/28Tue
multi-stopIberia
25h 05mLIS-SJO
$1,406
5/8Wed
multi-stopSWISS
29h 35mSJO-LIS
5/14Tue
multi-stopSWISS
30h 45mLIS-SJO
$1,440
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
18h 15mSJO-LIS
5/9Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
15h 00mLIS-SJO
$1,691

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San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Lisbon (LIS)Portugal

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