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Find cheap flights from San José to Amsterdam from $404

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Cheap flight deals from San José to Amsterdam (SJO-AMS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Amsterdam 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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12:59 am - 12:00 pmSJO-AMS
27h 01m3 stops
12:30 pm - 12:47 pmAMS-SJO
32h 17m3 stops
ke, Touko 29 - ma, kesä 3
5:10 am - 8:25 pmSJO-AMS
31h 15m3 stops
10:55 am - 7:49 amAMS-SJO
28h 54m3 stops
la, syys 28 - ma, loka 7
2:04 am - 12:40 pmSJO-AMS
26h 36m3 stops
7:00 am - 8:40 amAMS-SJO
33h 40m3 stops
su, Touko 26 - ke, kesä 5
8:15 am - 11:00 amSJO-AMS
18h 45m1 stop
12:35 pm - 7:15 pmAMS-SJO
14h 40m1 stop
$1,065Air Canada
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to, kesä 13 - su, kesä 30
9:55 am - 10:20 amSJO-AMS
16h 25m1 stop
12:35 pm - 8:00 pmAMS-SJO
15h 25m1 stop
$1,071Air Canada
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su, Touko 12 - su, Touko 19
1:30 pm - 10:20 amSJO-AMS
36h 50m2 stops
11:15 am - 7:37 pmAMS-SJO
16h 22m1 stop
$1,127United Airlines
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to, syys 19 - to, loka 10
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
11:15 am - 7:37 pmAMS-SJO
16h 22m1 stop
$1,133United Airlines
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ti, Touko 14 - ti, kesä 4
7:00 pm - 7:15 pmSJO-AMS
16h 15m1 stop
9:30 am - 4:55 pmAMS-SJO
15h 25m1 stop
$1,146Air France
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ti, loka 15 - to, loka 24
7:00 am - 1:10 pmSJO-AMS
22h 10m2 stops
10:35 am - 4:55 pmAMS-SJO
14h 20m1 stop
$1,220Air France
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la, heinä 6 - ma, elo 19
1:13 pm - 1:00 pmSJO-AMS
15h 47m1 stop
12:40 pm - 5:25 pmAMS-SJO
11h 45mnonstop
$1,292KLM
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ti, loka 8 - ke, marras 6

Flights from San José to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Amsterdam 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 San José to Amsterdam?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Amsterdam on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Amsterdam. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, 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 San José, San José Province to Amsterdam is May, where tickets cost $1,013 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,351 and $1,304 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Amsterdam?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San José to Amsterdam were found on Air Europa ($991) and Iberia ($1,010). Iberia proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $735.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Amsterdam?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

February

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$404
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Amsterdam 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 San José to Amsterdam

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam was $404 for a one-way ticket and $801 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Amsterdam?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Amsterdam from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Amsterdam?

    British Airways, Iberia, KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Amsterdam?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Amsterdam, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Amsterdam are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,241 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,186 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    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 San José to Amsterdam.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from San José 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 San José to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and AMS 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 San José to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Amsterdam. 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 1612 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8.0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

Everything was on time and efficient - expected from a Swiss crew. But the entertainment system was pretty bad - the display was old. Food was pretty bad and a couple of times they started serving drinks and then just skipped past my row (and likely several others)

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

We so appreciated that our connecting flight waited for 6 of us!!!

Luggage did not make it to Miami still not today! Screen did not work for couple hours- got a bate of chocolate as a peaceful offering. Crew tentative, seats are getting smaller- isle seat arm rest foes not fold- problem getting other 2 passengers to go to the toilet without hitting themselves

Delay on take if- short connecting time- was supposed to have a wheelchair to connecting flight- limped with a cane thru the airport to make a connection

Swiss Air rerouted me at the last minute and lost my luggage. At this time they still have not been able to locate it.

A lot of things could have been better. They lost our luggage. We missed our connection from YVR to Naples when we arrived in Zurich and then we got re-routed to Rome and then Naples. We eventually got to Naples but our bags didn’t. Our experience at the lost luggage in the Naples was not at all reassuring. They didn’t seem that interested in our problem. I did a live chat with Swiss customer service and all they could do is tell me to follow the process. Meanwhile we’ve had to spend significant money on clothes and I have to replace medications. This has meant our trip so far has been totally different than what we had planned. It’s not clear that our baggage will ever show up which means we will have lost significant amount of clothing and other things and our two month trip to Europe will have more problems than good memories. So far we are not happy.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

We learned certain countries (a few) require a notarized letter from an ex to give permission for children to travel to those countries with the other spouse together with birth certificates. To find this out one hour before flying—not good. Nowhere is it documented by the airlines though they require it. Make sure about all documentation required.

Customer service - staff was effective in getting my trip rescheduled

We have taken this flight before and it is a tight connection and they were late out of denver and did not wait for us. The plane was there and the departure time had not passed but would not let us on. Next flight is very late and a connection through Newark - a big mess. Sooooo appreciate them holding the plane so we could catch the connection.

Due to a cancelled flight the day before this flight only had 44 people. Best flight ever on international route. Food getting better. Can United provide fruit ex apples and bananas for snacks? Crew fantastic.

Boarding with facial recognition was NOT quicker than with traditional boarding passes.

We bought premium economy tickets first, and then paid additional upgrade fees to get business Polaris class seats on the SFO to Amsterdam segment. This was our first time flying Polaris class on United. We were completely disappointed. The service level was sub par compared with Turkish Airlines and China Airlines business class. There were multiple flight attendants attending to us, and all were not attentive and not helpful to guests. They seem to keep a safe distance and not offer to provide much service to us. We did not feel we were in business class at all. No special treatment or attention. The food service was equally disappointing. We had to make several choices for entrees since they were not sure we could get our first choice. There was no explanation of the menu offering, and they expected us to know what we want when they came and ask for food selection. All in all, very disappointed in United Polaris Business Class service. They are very far behind their European and Asian counterparts. Would not travel again with United Polaris.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

Glad that the plane was not full so my 6' 2" husband didn't have anyone in front of him. We were able to sit in a row with a space between us so he could stretch his legs.

My flying experience with Air Canada was good but the wheelchair situation wasn't good at all and if would be good to make sure that they have the appropriate services available for your traveling passengers.

Enjoyed the service on board & on ground. Timely take off & landing

Free ear adapters for movie screen and a snack with a beverage.

Nothing can please you when you leave with five hours delay and boarding the airplane twice.

It went well until they lost my baggage in Toronto. Bagging tracking stopped after my bag was unloaded in Toronto. My bag tag has been inactive since. I had over a 2 hour layover and there is no excuse for lost baggage with that time frame and only after one flight

Every leg of my trip with Air Canada was delayed Never offered as much as a small bag of pretzels on. 3 hour trip Printing boarding passes at the airport when told to bring printed boarding passes with you Unable to load passes into my apple wallet- so very easy with other airlines

I enjoyed my flight. The crew members were very polite and helpful.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/30ti
3 stops
31h 15mSJO-AMS
$404
8/26ma
3 stops
29h 25mSJO-AMS
$494
7/29ma
3 stops
34h 21mSJO-AMS
$523
7/31ke
3 stops
33h 10mSJO-AMS
$525
8/26ma
1 stopAir Canada
18h 45mSJO-AMS
$842
7/31ke
1 stopAir Canada
16h 30mSJO-AMS
$847
8/27ti
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mSJO-AMS
$876
8/25su
2 stopsSWISS
20h 25mSJO-AMS
$907
8/23pe
1 stopSWISS
34h 10mSJO-AMS
$1,017
5/20ma
1 stopCopa Airlines
22h 17mSJO-AMS
$2,121

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Last minute flights from San José to Amsterdam

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Amsterdam that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2to
multi-stop
32h 50mSJO-AMS
5/18la
multi-stop
33h 46mAMS-SJO
$957
5/4la
multi-stop
34h 50mSJO-AMS
5/6ma
multi-stop
28h 50mAMS-SJO
$1,002
5/4la
multi-stop
34h 50mSJO-AMS
5/6ma
multi-stop
28h 50mAMS-SJO
$1,026
5/2to
multi-stop
32h 41mSJO-AMS
5/18la
multi-stop
31h 27mAMS-SJO
$1,066
5/2to
multi-stop
16h 00mSJO-AMS
5/18la
multi-stop
16h 35mAMS-SJO
$1,111
5/2to
multi-stop
33h 30mSJO-AMS
5/18la
multi-stop
33h 46mAMS-SJO
$1,118
5/3pe
multi-stop
27h 09mSJO-AMS
5/6ma
multi-stop
29h 45mAMS-SJO
$1,121
5/2to
multi-stopAir Canada
37h 30mSJO-AMS
5/18la
multi-stopAir Canada
39h 45mAMS-SJO
$1,137
5/4la
multi-stop
34h 50mSJO-AMS
5/6ma
multi-stop
34h 50mAMS-SJO
$1,164
5/4la
multi-stop
37h 52mSJO-AMS
5/6ma
multi-stop
37h 30mAMS-SJO
$1,275

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San José - Amsterdam Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Return flight deals:

Amsterdam - San José

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$2,876
$1,536
$1,166

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