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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Amsterdam to San José

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Amsterdam to San José.
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11:20 am - 5:35 pmAMS-SJO
14h 15m1 stop
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7:55 am - 10:20 amSJO-AMS
18h 25m1 stop
Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 29
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10:00 am - 5:35 pmAMS-SJO
15h 35m1 stop
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7:55 am - 10:20 amSJO-AMS
18h 25m1 stop
Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 29
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12:15 pm - 10:55 pmAMS-SJO
18h 40m1 stop
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7:55 am - 10:15 amSJO-AMS
19h 20m1 stop
$637Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 26
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12:35 pm - 10:55 pmAMS-SJO
18h 20m2 stops
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7:55 am - 2:25 pmSJO-AMS
23h 30m2 stops
$639Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 26
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12:15 pm - 11:55 amAMS-SJO
31h 40m2 stops
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7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
$671United Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 22
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12:15 pm - 10:11 amAMS-SJO
53h 56m2 stops
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5:30 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
43h 50m2 stops
$672United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 21
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7:00 am - 1:45 pmAMS-SJO
14h 45m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 9:00 amSJO-AMS
33h 35m1 stop
$697SWISS
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
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3:00 pm - 1:45 pmAMS-SJO
30h 45m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 9:00 amSJO-AMS
33h 35m1 stop
$784SWISS
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Thu, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 20
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12:55 pm - 6:59 pmAMS-SJO
14h 04m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-AMS
14h 20m1 stop
$806KLM
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 18
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12:55 pm - 6:59 pmAMS-SJO
14h 04m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 5:45 pmSJO-AMS
14h 20m1 stop
$807KLM
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Amsterdam to San José

 
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Book a timeslot for security at AMS via their website or app to save time, especially during peak travel periods.

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Arrange ground transportation in advance from SJO for a smoother arrival. Hotels often provide useful transport information.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Amsterdam to San José flights

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 round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Amsterdam to San José, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José, 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 is October, where tickets cost $680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,177 and $976 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Amsterdam to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,574, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$398
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% 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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to San José was $398 for a one-way ticket and $616 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?

    Only KLM offers 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 787-9 Dreamliner 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 SkyTeam 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 $886 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 $1,352 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.

Top 5 airlines serving from Amsterdam to San José

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1334 reviews
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

The service was flawless. The trip went great. I flew from Venice, Italy to Tampa, Florida. The issue is my bag (that I checked for free when checking into the flight) was ripped along the side when I collected it from baggage claim in Tampa, last night. I thought of talking with the Tampa baggage claim employees about it and see what could be done, but my bag isn’t a very expensive bag and I didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’m not sure if I’ll be checking a bag anymore in the future.

Terrible plane small airbus good for a 1 hr trip I booked business as it is. A night flight and 4hrs trip it was an ordinary economy seat with no one next to me what a joke what a stupid decision to buy business

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

better announcing at the gate prior to boarding and better organization of various gps

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

My experience with the united usually is a really good one. But however, on this particular trip going back to Hawaii from Manila, our flight had gotten canceled. However, the crew handled everything just right, but the Specialist team did not take care of their first class customers very well, Because I lost my first class seat and witch I'd paid for $3879.79 and ened up flying.... Economy on the way back and I have a medical condition to ware i cant sit in Economy seats for very long....And I have to fly first class for a reason, but they told me there was nothing they could do about it. But yet they have an itinerary to follow And It looks to me like they just let anybody grab those first class seats before they took care of the people that have already paid for them!! So when a flight is canceled, they should take care of their first class ticket payers... First because we pay big money for those seats And we count on those accommodations in those benefits... For real good reasons, that's why we pay that kind of money. I'm expecting at least half of A. Refund back to my credit card for you for this...And if I don't get it, I'll never fly united again, it's sad that this happens And some things are out of our control, and I totally understand it, but at least handle your first class holders first before all.. That is what we pay for.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

Flight was delayed 24 hours, then delayed again first was mechanical and second was weather.

Horrible I had a health emergency and couldn’t go Air Canada refused to allow me to reschedule

The boarding staff was extremely rude and disrespectful to multiple passengers. I would advise to avoid Air Canada at Comox airport unless they take steps to improve their airport staff.

Baggage lost and still waiting. Lack of communication. Expect more from our national airline

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

We were sent via the ac app to a wrong gate. And then got a boarding message to the original gate. Had to run through the airport to get to the gate just in time. Were they purposely trying to trick me? The day before flight was sent a message for free change of flight. Kinda suspect they oversold the flight.

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

Problem with operation of on board entertainment computer. Failed about 1 /2 hour into the flight. Rebooting failed to restore.

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