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$435 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Amsterdam

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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
$1,041
Typical prices: $1,564-$1,210
Air Canada
Mon 7/20Wed 8/5
SJO - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,198
Typical prices: $1,477-$1,174
KLM
Thu 10/1Tue 10/6
SJO - AMS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 10h 35m
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Cheapest • from $1,041 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,054 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 18m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Amsterdam

Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:15 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
19h 00m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 8:20 pm
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SJO
16h 05m
1 stop
$1,041Air Canada
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
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AMS
18h 15m
1 stop
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7:10 am - 7:00 pm
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SJO
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,045Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
19h 00m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:00 pm
AMS
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SJO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,046Air Canada
Thu, Jul 23 - Fri, Aug 7
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7:15 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
19h 00m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
AMS
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SJO
41h 45m
2 stops
$1,050Air Canada
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:10 am - 11:00 am
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AMS
19h 50m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 10:00 pm
AMS
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SJO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,051Air Canada
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:10 am - 11:00 am
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AMS
19h 50m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
AMS
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SJO
41h 45m
2 stops
$1,054Air Canada
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1
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7:10 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
19h 05m
2 stops
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12:35 pm - 10:00 pm
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SJO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,055Air Canada
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:10 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
43h 05m
2 stops
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12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
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SJO
17h 45m
2 stops
$1,058Air Canada
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:35 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
18h 40m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 11:15 pm
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SJO
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,067Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 6
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7:15 am - 10:15 am
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AMS
19h 00m
1 stop
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12:15 pm - 10:11 am
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SJO
29h 56m
2 stops
$1,070Air Canada
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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 July.

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, Monday 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 Wednesday, with Saturday 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 $1,071 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,360 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,282 on average.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Amsterdam

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on AMS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$435
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Amsterdam was $435 for a one-way ticket and $1,041 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 777-200/200ER 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, 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 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • 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 $1,388 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,143 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 $805 or less one-way and $1,061 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.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Tuesday

KLM

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Thursday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

KLM

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Thursday

KLM

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Saturday

KLM

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Amsterdam? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

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.

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

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.

Worst flight I ever experienced, what was supposed to a 7 hour flight ended being 13 hours on a plane with no ac and the worst cabin I have ever seen. Never again.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

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

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