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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Amsterdam, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$952
Typical prices: $1,087-$1,365
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Sun 12/7Tue 1/13
SJO - AMS • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,003
Typical prices: $1,146-$1,278
KLM
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
SJO - AMS • Non-stop
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SJO offers free WiFi and 75 self-check-in kiosks.
At AMS, take the train for a quick trip to the city.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Amsterdam

Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Jan 13
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1:45 am - 2:00 pmSJO-AMS
29h 15m3 stops
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7:00 am - 7:45 amAMS-SJO
31h 45m3 stops
$952Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 21
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2:31 pm - 12:55 pmSJO-AMS
15h 24m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:25 pmAMS-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$960KLM
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Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8
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7:30 am - 7:00 pmSJO-AMS
27h 30m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 6:45 pmAMS-SJO
31h 45m3 stops
$962Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 30
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pmSJO-AMS
23h 20m2 stops
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7:25 pm - 3:50 pmAMS-SJO
28h 25m2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:30 pm - 1:55 pmSJO-AMS
10h 25mnonstop
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11:20 am - 7:02 pmAMS-SJO
14h 42m1 stop
$978KLM
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Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:30 pm - 1:55 pmSJO-AMS
10h 25mnonstop
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11:20 am - 7:02 pmAMS-SJO
14h 42m1 stop
$984KLM
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Mon, Mar 30 - Sat, Apr 25
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11:43 am - 8:50 pmSJO-AMS
25h 07m3 stops
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9:50 pm - 11:30 pmAMS-SJO
33h 40m3 stops
$993Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 9
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1:20 pm - 1:10 pmSJO-AMS
15h 50m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 4:20 pmAMS-SJO
11h 20mnonstop
$994KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:30 pm - 1:55 pmSJO-AMS
10h 25mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 6:25 pmAMS-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$1,003KLM
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Mon, Mar 30 - Sat, Apr 25
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7:30 am - 3:15 pmSJO-AMS
23h 45m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 9:20 amAMS-SJO
22h 20m2 stops
$1,009Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Amsterdam flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Amsterdam?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Amsterdam?

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

For San José to Amsterdam, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Amsterdam back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost $1,016 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,399 and $1,367 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Amsterdam?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,162, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Amsterdam, 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 San José to Amsterdam, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Amsterdam

 
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SJO offers free WiFi and has about 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to get your boarding pass quickly.

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At AMS, take the train from the lower level for a quick, budget-friendly trip to Amsterdam's city center.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$372
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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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 to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Amsterdam was $372 for a one-way ticket and $952 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?

    KLM, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, and British Airways 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 787-9 Dreamliner 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Amsterdam, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Amsterdam?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Amsterdam on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Amsterdam are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,347 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,230 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $711 or less one-way and $1,063 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Amsterdam?

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

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Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Reviews of the 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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KLMOverall score based on 1419 reviews
8.4Crew
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2.0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

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.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

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.

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

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.

Very disappointed with food service. They ran out of entree selections- so for the last 10 rows only option was lentil stew. Not a fan. Then the morning service (pizza twist) was lukewarm at best- I exited my 12 hour flight having eaten a roll and dessert. They knew it was a full flight.

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.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

Super experience. Earlier than schedule departure and arrival. Baggage handling was very good

I like the free air Canada wifi and being able to watch things on there. The basic snacks are good, just wish I could have both. If I’m being really picky, the flight attendant who filled my drink, filled it half with fizz and didn’t take the second to let it go down and add more, so I got maybe half a cup of pop.

The service to/from the airport/plane (wheelchair assistance for my mother in law) was exceptional. The staff was super friendly and courteous. The staff on the plane was also very nice. The food quality could have been better (mashed chicken sandwich).

Air Canada is my new fave airline..I plan to use when I can. No complaints at all just rave compliments for the staff and airline.

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

Last minute cancellation, followed by last minute delay with the rescheduled flight. Both due to interval operation issues. Poor resolution.Very disappointing.

Liked getting into Milan at 10 AM. Also ok to get into LAX at 9:35 pm. - less traffic driving home. Layover a bit long - say 3-4 hours each way. Montreal airport kind of grim these days. Would lose the duty free area. Think art versus advertising. Maybe local shops and food spots. And keep layover short - like 1 hour on Finnair in Helsinki.

In flight entertainment system did not work across the whole plane for entire flight. Seats were very cramped. Cabin temperature was freezing cold. Crew was miserable and answered everyone in a short and barking manner. I’ve flown air Canada many many times and never had an issue. But this was unpleasant.

When arriving over 2 hours early to check k in at Charlotte airport I was told I would have to check my carry on ? Apparently the flight was full and may not be room. I was not given a choice and the agent was quite unpleasant about it. I am a senior amd was not comfortable me having to worry about my bag being lost vut it didn’t seem to bother him. There were lots and lots of people of all ages in line when we boarded with carryons and most larger than mine .the rest of my journey was pleasant vut this was totally unacceptable.

Miserable staff as it was a late/delayed flight and crew wasn’t in the best spirits. Completely understood as neither was most of the passengers. Still unacceptable l.

The crew was amazing. I appreciate the level of professionalism in the Iberia crew.

Bad experience. The seat room are very tight. The food is not good and the breakfast has no hot drink.

For what we are willing to pay for international air travel, our experience was very good. We had no problem checking in, we had very little wait time at the AA counter in Madrid, and the staff in Madrid were very helpful. The flight crew was helpful and courteous, the plane was on the newer side, and our assigned seats were together without us needing to purchase them. The flight took off on time and arrived early. Overall, it was a pleasant experience or as much as could be expected in economy for almost 10 hours.

It was a good flight overall. Nothing to add. Keep it up!

The flight was safe, confortable and convenient. Thank you. I hope to come back soon!

Delayed. Mismanagement of gate lines. Passengers arguing with eachother as a result of lack of organization by airline. Avoid this airline.

Difficulty to check in online, but well handled at the airport. Flight delay was unfortunate. Crew was adequate but not what we have usually experienced from BA. Seat was not comfortable.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

This is where i leave an airline review. Test test test!

Crew was excellent, great customer service, checked luggage took 1 hour and a half to come out at the baggage claim, the only negative thing about the flight.

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