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Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José takes 00m, covering 5,420 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José range from $957 to $1,412, with an average of $1,136 over the past 12 months. Anything below $957 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $1,136 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $845 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $1,241 for nonstop.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to San José flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $894 to $7,857. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $562, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to San José route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $938 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,215, a difference of $277.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 05m, compared with 19h 21m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 19h 49m via Zurich (ZRH).

San José is 6 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.