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$360 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheap Flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main (SJO-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main

tir., nov. 4 - tir., nov. 11
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6:15 pm - 10:35 pmSJO-FRA
21h 20m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:50 pmFRA-SJO
28h 15m1 stop
$855Iberia
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tor., nov. 6 - tor., nov. 13
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2:53 pm - 12:15 pmSJO-FRA
14h 22m1 stop
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10:30 am - 6:55 pmFRA-SJO
15h 25m1 stop
$857Multiple Airlines
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søn., feb. 8 - man., feb. 23
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
18h 40m1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:25 pmFRA-SJO
15h 10m1 stop
$860KLM
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man., nov. 24 - lør., dec. 6
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
18h 40m1 stop
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9:50 am - 10:12 pmFRA-SJO
19h 22m1 stop
$863KLM
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tor., feb. 5 - fre., feb. 20
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1:45 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
23h 55m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 3:20 pmFRA-SJO
28h 50m2 stops
$916Avianca
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søn., mar. 22 - tir., apr. 7
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1:45 am - 11:40 amSJO-FRA
26h 55m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 3:50 pmFRA-SJO
27h 50m2 stops
$922Avianca
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tir., nov. 4 - tir., nov. 11
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8:40 pm - 2:45 pmSJO-FRA
11h 05mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 2:05 pmFRA-SJO
26h 50m1 stop
$928Lufthansa
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ons., nov. 12 - lør., nov. 22
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8:50 am - 7:25 amSJO-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
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10:15 am - 11:15 pmFRA-SJO
20h 00m2 stops
$949Air Canada
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ons., nov. 5 - fre., nov. 14
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 7:25 amSJO-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:45 am - 10:55 pmFRA-SJO
44h 10m2 stops
$950Air Canada
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tor., nov. 6 - tor., nov. 13
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8:40 pm - 2:45 pmSJO-FRA
11h 05mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 2:50 pmFRA-SJO
27h 35m1 stop
$980Lufthansa
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
SJO offers free WiFi and self-check-in kiosks.
At FRA, use the S8 and S9 trains for city access.
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Top airlines
Iberia
Cheapest • from $855 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
Direct flights
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Cheapest round-trip
$855
Overall average: $851
Iberia
tir. 11/4tir. 11/11
SJO - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$983
Typical prices: $989-1150
Lufthansa
tir. 11/4tir. 11/11
SJO - FRA • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Frankfurt am Main flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Frankfurt am Main, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt am Main, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport is January, where tickets cost $829 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,295 and $1,261 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 $1,174 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main

 
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SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and self-check-in kiosks. Arrive early as security lines can vary. Enjoy local coffee at the Britt Shop.

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FRA

At FRA, use the S8 and S9 trains for a quick 15-minute ride to Frankfurt city center. Buy tickets at the station.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$360
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Frankfurt am Main 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 San José to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $360 for a one-way ticket and $855 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    San José and Frankfurt am Main are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    Lufthansa, Iberia, British Airways, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Frankfurt am Main flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Frankfurt am Main flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $956 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,504 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and FRA 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $775 or less one-way and $1,049 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

 
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 Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Tuesday

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Thursday

Lufthansa

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Saturday

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

Lufthansa

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Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to Frankfurt am Main

 
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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1396 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
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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.

4.0 OkayMarcel, Oct 2025JFK - AMS
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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.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

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.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

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.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

Personnel was very polite! Food from Frankfurt to Vancouver was very good!

Was not sent a link to check in online. Tried to check in online using website. Site didn’t work. Called support line, was told it often didn’t work. Went to counter at airport to check bags and get boarding passes. Had to stand in a lineup. They were unable to tell me how much to pay. Had to take a paper to another counter, took a long time to be told what I owed. I fondly remember the days of checking in online, getting my boarding pass digitally, paying for my luggage on line, scanning my passport at the airport to get my luggage tags, and putting my luggage on the conveyor. Easy peasy. Air Canada has really taken a step back in time, and made what was an easy check in experience to one that seemed unduly long and frustrating.

lufthansa flights are consistently fully booked and they strongly discourage carry-on luggage, making many passengers gate check

The flight had to return due to maintenance issues and then was cancelled

I did not follow this route as I was forcefully rerouted.

Flight was in business class on an older Lufthansa 747. Business class seats definitely old style. Flight attendants were a little curt but attentive. Movie choices did not include anything that would be considered new releases.

I will never fly Air Canada again. 5 hour delay due to plane problem which could have been fixed while plane sat empty. We offered a $15CAD voucher for dinner due to delay, BUT that is NOT Even enough for a hamburger. Air Canada rebooked my 87 year old mother on an onward flight in Munich with NINE HOUR layover without rebooking me on same flight. Air Canada apparently cancelled my onward flight as I was offered a refund for the Lufthansa leg from Munich. Fortunately, Lufthansa Service Center staff was very helpful rebooking us both on same flight which was one hour earlier, so only 8 hour layover. Lufthansa airport Mobility staff as well as plane crew were awesome and extremely helpful with wheelchair support. Spoke with others who were on same flight from YYZ to MUC and there was at least one other person that was not rebooked onwards (from Munich to Hamburg) by Air Canada but was able get support frkm LH Service Center staff. The Air Canada plane crew was very helpful, so the overall issue is Air Canada systems, and gate agents that have caused multiple negative issues on AC836 YYZ to MUC on May 18th. Similar to what others on this flight have said, I will NEVER, EVER, NEVER AGAIN fly Air Canada. And I've likely flown over 1 Million miles with them, with lots of miles in Business Class and have held Elite, and Super Elite status.

Our return trips from Lisbon to Vancouver were the worst flights I have EVER been on. Our seats from Frankfurt to Vancouver were most uncomfortable. The 'table ' was not only dirty but broken. My headrest ' support' too was broken, leaving a spot where a broken attachment poked at your head. My food was the worst food I have ever had on any flight. Staff....they all looked and acted as though they hated their jobs!! The Calgary to Vancouver wasnt much better. We had NO services even though we were told of complimentary beverages etc.. That didnt happen. I asked for window seats, assured by the ticket agent I was given a window seat...NOT. Please dont make me go on. Our trip from Vancouver TO Madrid was great......so we were most discouraged at the events of our return trip.

Well considering they didn't transfer our luggage once we arrived in Frankfurt to our Air Canada SUCKS!

Smooth on time flight with standard AC service. As usual food options awful. Wish airlines could offer better quality food services

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Food was terrible. Going to Italy I gave benefit of the doubt however returning to the USA was no better. Rolls were frozen. Butter was frozen. Quality of entree poor

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

Terrible. Won’t fly again. Boarding was an issue. Took TWO hours to “find” my confirmed reservation. Crew at desk was super rude and unconcerned. Was not escorted through despite delay on their end. Almost missed fight and luggage arrived one day late…. Which I had to pick up by cab or wait even longer (not reimbursed).

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

This was a short flight. We sat in business class so we we were served a warm meal, which was nice. The flight attendants were very attentive, professional, and kind.

Check in needed to be in person, not nice. Also I won’t do connections in Charlotte again because you need to go through security again and short connections become a problem

Delayed and missed connections on leaving the states and returning Planes were old and small- very uncomfortable. Meals were good but very infrequent service for even water/drinks. No explanations for 3+ hour delay

Boarding was 2 1/2 late no explanation Captain said he did not know why, but he rested at home for an extra couple of hours. Food was edible, Nothing more.

One of the crew members hit me with the car and not even says anything

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

I paid extra for more comfort, didn't get any better than any other seat, tv didn't work on both seats, it'd

Flight cancelled support worse than useless. Asking me to drive back and forth between terminal, I was expecting supervisor call within 30 minutes, never happened.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

good entertainment package but rather small seats for business class

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Staff was very professional friendly food was okay i used the lufthansa app and it was great told me immediately what gate I should go i would fly with lufthansa anytime

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