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$430 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José

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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

Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-SJO
24h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 pm - 2:45 pmSJO-FRA
11h 20mnonstop
$537Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
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7:55 am - 8:25 pmFRA-SJO
20h 30m2 stops
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8:50 am - 7:25 amSJO-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
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6:40 am - 8:25 pmFRA-SJO
21h 45m2 stops
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8:50 am - 8:15 amSJO-FRA
16h 25m2 stops
Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:50 am - 8:25 pmFRA-SJO
19h 35m2 stops
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8:50 am - 12:30 pmSJO-FRA
20h 40m2 stops
Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
Air Canada Logo
9:55 am - 8:25 pmFRA-SJO
18h 30m1 stop
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8:50 am - 7:25 amSJO-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
$565Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 23
Air Canada Logo
9:55 am - 10:55 pmFRA-SJO
21h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:55 am - 7:10 amSJO-FRA
15h 15m1 stop
$585Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 31
KLM Logo
10:15 am - 6:47 pmFRA-SJO
16h 32m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 11:05 amSJO-FRA
31h 35m1 stop
$603KLM
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
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7:55 pm - 5:10 pmFRA-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 7:10 pmSJO-FRA
20h 16m2 stops
$615Air France
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 7:15 amFRA-SJO
32h 35m2 stops
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7:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO-FRA
22h 10m2 stops
$624United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 8:32 amFRA-SJO
29h 17m2 stops
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11:28 pm - 6:35 amSJO-FRA
24h 07m2 stops
$626United Airlines
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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.
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Airports
FRA

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

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SJO

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

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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 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, San José Province?

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 $740 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,179 and $1,068 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$430
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to San José

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 $430 for a one-way ticket and $537 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?

    Only Lufthansa offers 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and San José.

  • 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, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to San José are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,038 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,147 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 $1,064 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

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1384 reviews
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

8.0 ExcellentMark, Aug 2025BHX - AMS
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Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

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

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

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

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.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

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.

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!!!

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Lost luggage, they need a baggage service representative available all times in Atlanta

The crew was fantastic. They were there whenever we needed. The wifi didn’t work which was brutal on an 11 hour flight. The onboard entertainment was boring. Nothing of interest

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

The flight was delayed so the people from a late connecting flight was able to still make the connection.

The crew was outstanding. And the food was surprisingly good. The chicken and the pasta dish were both delicious and I was supposed with a pizza twist near Landing. We hit a lot of turbulence and the crew was calm and kind. Loved the TV in screen. Tons of new releases.

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

Easy check-in at yvr Pleasant flight crew More comfortable economy seating than usual

The crew and food were very good. The plane was dirty..

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…

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The flight was ok but chargers did not work and the speakers in the back of the cabin did not either. But I am writing because the crew was really, really rude and not only rude but had the curtains always closed, forgot to clear our trays, the bathrooms were filthy and trash was building out, and one of the attendants even had her EARBUDS on while in the cabin. From movement it seemed like she was listening to music, so not even the safety aspect was there. My neighbor s English is not good and they were very dismissive of her. when we deplaned the crew in the back was just chatting with one another and the first class attendant was briefly and said goodnight. It is nice that a crew gets along so well, but they did not take care of passengers at all. They rushed through all the services and otherwise did not go through the cabin to offer water or anything else. i had the feeling of being unwelcome at a party. I am not a grumpy traveller but I thought you really needed to know. Thank you, Carin

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

If the plain wait for the passenger it should wait for the baggage!!

The crew was very nice. The equipment on the 747 felt old.

We flew first class - the screens are outdated and very small. Even on highest brightness level is was hard to recognize anything. Food was on average, nothing special. Champagne served was the same other airlines serving in Business Class.

Horrible seats. They were just coach seats with the middle seat blocked with a dirty seat tray.

very small seats screen did not work . I could not watch anything for 9 hours

Took a long time to board. A long wait at the but taking us to the plain

Flight was cancelled I was rebooked I dont know if I will fly back home onnLH again Its a very sad story!

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