SJO - AMS

$376 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Amsterdam - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Amsterdam departing on 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 20% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,081
Typical prices: $1,109-$1,372
Air Canada
Fri 12/4Sat 12/26
SJO - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,196
Typical prices: $1,197-$1,477
KLM
Thu 10/1Thu 10/8
SJO - AMS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 10h 35m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $1,081 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $1,054 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 19m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 15% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Amsterdam!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

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

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 26
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 10:15 am
SJO
-
AMS
18h 30m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 10:30 pm
AMS
-
SJO
46h 00m
2 stops
$1,081Air Canada
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 26
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 10:15 am
SJO
-
AMS
18h 30m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 10:30 pm
AMS
-
SJO
46h 00m
2 stops
$1,082Air Canada
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Dec 24
Air Canada Logo
7:15 am - 11:00 am
SJO
-
AMS
43h 45m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 10:30 pm
AMS
-
SJO
44h 45m
2 stops
$1,084Air Canada
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 7:15 am
SJO
-
AMS
39h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:15 am
AMS
-
SJO
27h 15m
2 stops
$1,085United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 7:15 am
SJO
-
AMS
33h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 7:37 pm
AMS
-
SJO
16h 37m
1 stop
$1,086United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:25 pm
SJO
-
AMS
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 10:30 pm
AMS
-
SJO
19h 40m
2 stops
$1,088Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:25 pm
SJO
-
AMS
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 10:30 pm
AMS
-
SJO
19h 40m
2 stops
$1,089Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:20 am
SJO
-
AMS
17h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:15 am
AMS
-
SJO
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,090United Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:20 am
SJO
-
AMS
35h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:15 am
AMS
-
SJO
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,092United Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:35 am
SJO
-
AMS
18h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 10:32 pm
AMS
-
SJO
42h 32m
2 stops
$1,093United Airlines
Booking Insights

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, 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 $1,075 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,458 and $1,362 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,353 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 23 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 season

February

Cheapest flight

$376
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Amsterdam

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San José to Amsterdam

  • How many flights are there between San José and Amsterdam per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in Amsterdam, with an average flight time of 10h 35m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • 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 $376 for a one-way ticket and $1,081 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?

    Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, 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 Airbus A350-900 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?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Amsterdam, with Star Alliance 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 $1,393 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 7.5.

  • 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 $812 or less one-way and $936 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

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 4 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 1541 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.3Food
Airline reviews

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

4.0 OkayNick, Jul 2026
SAN - AMS
Read more KLM reviews

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

Boarding took less than 20 minutes total. They offered free snacks and drinks soon after cruising. They offered more refreshments an hour before landing. This was a 3 hour flight. I haven’t seen this post-COVID. I will be flying KLM more often. The cabin was clean and flight attendants were very nice.

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

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

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.

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

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

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

Flight was more then 3 hour late and I did not get my luggages

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

It was good, although we could not get our preferred seats, we did enjoy the whole experience from Costa Rica. I still don't understand why our luggage is not the first to come out at the band.

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

We were delayed because of ground crew, not because the plane wasn’t ready to go. The food was better than usual!

The flight was very good. Only complaint was that the usb charging connection did not work for either me or the seat next to me so we both had to use our own portable battery to charge our phones. I also liked the fact that I could purchase Wi-Fi for an hour instead of for the entire flight.

United ground crew and pilots are friendly. The in-flight staff (flight attendants) are the worst in the world. Multiple trips, always unpleasant, combative, use implicit threats to not allow for a discussion on their decision. Authoritarian. This seems to stem from an internal corporate wide policy as I doubt that United is intentionally searching for people that are not fit for customer facing positions. I will not fly United again. Good luck fixing your business

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.

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.

Flight from Costa Rica to Madrid was excellent. Good food and service. The flight from Madrid to Brussels was very poor . No food , no entertainment, no usb … Total package was quite expensive so you should give same service on the second flight

The food was horrible. The crew skipped over me for drinks(only got food?). I had to wait until everyone else was served drinks in order to receive mine(meal was done). No earphones were given. No free WiFi.

WILL NEVER FLY AMERICAN AIRLINES EVER AGAIN A TRUE DISGRACE

Comfortable seat Attentive cabin crew Asian vegetarian meal very good Not enough drinks were offered during flight No ice cream Snack offered before landing not good very unpleasant taste no choices

The check in was a disaster - they don’t follow their own baggage rules. The layovers are unrealistic and Iberia doesn’t help with their own connecting flights. They lost our kids child seats without any recourse. We will never fly Iberia with our family again.

Mediocre. I didntneat for more than 9h. Pregnant and diabetic. 0 care from The crew.

Pretty fair for the price of the plane ticket. Food was poorly, but overall was a ok experience for a super long flight.

The space between seats is too tight, the entertainment didn’t work, no complementary drinks or food is offered.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San José to Amsterdam

Information on your arrival and departure airports