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$414 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$699
Typical prices: $729-$1,222
United Airlines
Sun 4/12Mon 4/27
FRA - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$916
Typical prices: $833-$1,208
Lufthansa
Tue 4/14Tue 5/26
FRA - SJO • Non-stop
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Prepare for long queues at Frankfurt's check-in.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José (FRA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to San José

Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 27
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10:00 am - 10:11 amFRA-SJO
32h 11m1 stop
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8:45 am - 9:45 amSJO-FRA
41h 00m1 stop
$699United Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 19
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10:00 am - 10:11 amFRA-SJO
32h 11m1 stop
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7:55 am - 4:05 pmSJO-FRA
24h 10m2 stops
$701United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 31
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9:50 am - 1:00 pmFRA-SJO
34h 10m1 stop
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3:54 pm - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
33h 46m1 stop
$702KLM
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Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Feb 4
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9:50 am - 10:15 pmFRA-SJO
19h 25m1 stop
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2:31 pm - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
35h 09m1 stop
$703KLM
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Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 12
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7:05 am - 8:39 pmFRA-SJO
20h 34m2 stops
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8:05 am - 10:00 amSJO-FRA
18h 55m2 stops
$704United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 30
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10:15 am - 8:32 amFRA-SJO
29h 17m2 stops
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6:30 am - 11:40 amSJO-FRA
22h 10m1 stop
$705United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 30
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10:15 am - 8:32 amFRA-SJO
29h 17m2 stops
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8:45 am - 4:05 pmSJO-FRA
24h 20m2 stops
$707United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 12:56 pmFRA-SJO
35h 16m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 6:35 amSJO-FRA
33h 30m1 stop
$708United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Mar 3
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5:25 pm - 8:32 amFRA-SJO
22h 07m1 stop
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9:40 am - 2:55 pmSJO-FRA
22h 15m1 stop
$709United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 31
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 8:32 amFRA-SJO
22h 07m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:40 amSJO-FRA
22h 10m1 stop
$710United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José is February, where tickets cost $735 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,217 and $1,079 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $896 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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FRA

Prepare for long queues at check-in and security. Arrive early and consider online check-in to save time.

SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit from SJO. Hotels often provide helpful transport options.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$414
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to San José flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José was $414 for a one-way ticket and $699 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and San José?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Frankfurt am Main. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to San José on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José are United Airlines and Air France. With an average price for the route of $798 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $960 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,344 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Tuesday

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Thursday

Lufthansa

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Saturday

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to San José

 
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Air FranceOverall score based on 1500 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.0Food
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Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

6.0 GoodShalom, Nov 2025SCL - CDG
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Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Not enough veg food available for passengers. I actually did not get the veg food and was told it was over, and I starved the entire flight duration.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

The LH flight was great except for the delay at boarding. It should be announced well in tme.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

The food and sitting need improvements. They were extremely bad.. If you choose to recline, there is no room for the passenger behind you. This is one of the worst sitting arrangements that I ever experience. The aircraft was not properly clean before boarding.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

Ridiculous boarding. Enter the gate, walk down a staircase with bags, exit a building, get on a crowded bus, dropped off a few meters away from the aircraft, walk with bags to another set of stairs to board the aircraft. And all that during a pouring down rain, and with children. Ridiculous!!!

Ditto to what i said earlier. I thought my earlier response included this flight too!

The flight was clean, boarded on time, provided priority boarding since I checked in my carry on. The food was ok, it could have been better. The worst experience was one of the flight attendant talking rudely to the passengers sitting in the seat in front of me. Those passengers spoke broken English and might not have had enough experience flying, but that is no ground for any disrespect. It is the attendant’s job to be respectful to all passengers, of course if someone misbehaves with them. I don’t think this couple misbehaved with anyone on the flight.

I swear airplane seats keep getting smaller and smaller but everything else was great. Smooth sailing and we got in early.

Very good except paying twice for seat selection. Once when I booked and again when I checked in.

The advance business class boarding got us onto the bus to the plane slightly ahead of the economy class but all of us scrambled to climb the stairs onto the plane together. Business class on this flight consisted of only an empty seat between three seats economy style seats. Good thing it was a short 1hr 20 min flight.

The crew was extremely supportive and helpful for my mother that needed wheelchair support.

I did not like ANYTHING about Discover....see my previous comments regarding our trip. I will do everything possible never to fly with Discover again!!!

Boarded smoothly, took off on time. Entertainment screens were reliable and the movie library is abundant. Food better than wtst was served on the first leg of the journey by another airline.

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

There was nothing wrong with the handling of the flight MUC - YYZ - the crew, from the cockpit down, just did there job, nothing more! What a sharp contrast to the crew, from the gate to the flight itself on the flight YYZ-SJO- you could tell, they liked their job and it showed - nothing extraordinary - the just created a pleasant atmosphere

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Smooth flight with enough time for connection. Ran out of meal options. In-flight and gate staff were friendly and helpful. Good service overall.

Boarding procedure should have the crew and personnel who are more trained, in a sense of precisely knowing what can be done and what cannot. They do not have the exact information on what you should do in the first place, also the boarding itself was slightly delayed due to the aircraft "not being ready".

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

The service and flight was great. Luggage came out very quickly!

..it was short.. I didn't like that my red bag went out completely stained with black stains..That's probably some airport staff bad handling but still

Everything went well. I will fly with Lufthansa again. And use Kayak whenever I book flights

Bought a seat in a flight that got changed out so ended up paying for a seat I would have had if I hadn't paid.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

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