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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $795 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $1,134 for nonstop.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 5% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the London Gatwick Airport to San José route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $938 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,142, a difference of $204. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 26 minutes.

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

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 18% above the route average of $1,074. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $979 to $6,611. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $599, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 02m, compared with 17h 25m via Miami (MIA) and 18h 52m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

San José is 7 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José range from $928 to $1,330, with an average of $1,074 over the past 12 months. Anything below $928 counts as a good deal.