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Cheapest round-trip
$983
Typical prices: $1,091-$1,374
KLM
Wed 7/29Mon 8/31
SJO - FRA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$999
Typical prices: $1,050-$1,374
Lufthansa
Sat 10/17Tue 10/27
SJO - FRA • Non-stop
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Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 11h 20m
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Shortest trip • 13h 43m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:05 pm - 10:00 pm
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18h 55m
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7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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18h 00m
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$983KLM
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:25 pm - 6:00 pm
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15h 35m
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7:05 am - 5:00 pm
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17h 55m
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$986Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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18h 55m
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7:05 am - 4:20 pm
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17h 15m
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$988Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:05 pm - 10:00 pm
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18h 55m
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7:05 am - 4:20 pm
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17h 15m
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$989Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 27
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1:25 pm - 5:45 pm
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20h 20m
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7:05 am - 5:30 pm
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$990Air France
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:05 pm - 10:05 pm
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$992Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
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$993Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:15 am - 6:00 am
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9:55 am - 8:20 pm
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$994Air Canada
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30
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18h 55m
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$996Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 18
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in July.

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 Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt am Main, Thursday 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 November, where tickets cost $901 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,244 and $1,210 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,075, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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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.

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Low season

April

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$478
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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

  • How many flights are there between San José and Frankfurt am Main Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in Frankfurt am Main Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 20m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $478 for a one-way ticket and $983 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, Air France, and KLM 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Frankfurt am Main, with SkyTeam 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 Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $977 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 $1,150 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 $793 or less one-way and $1,191 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

Lufthansa

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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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Lufthansa

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Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San José to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Frankfurt am Main? 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1541 reviews
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8.4Crew
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7.3Food
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I did not use entertainment on board, so, cannot really evaluate. the flight was fine.

10.0 ExcellentEleonora, Jun 2026
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I did not use entertainment on board, so, cannot really evaluate. the flight was fine.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

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.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

Delay, luggage didn’t arrive. Had to go the next day to collect it

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 .

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 :)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

Extremely poor. First - and oddly enough, Air France denied access to the Business Class lounge at CDG to all of us - although we were all flying Business Class. It is amazing that an airline denies lounge access to its passengers flying on business and paying several thousand dollars each ticket. Second, the food on Business Class on absolutely horrible. Air France must have made an effort to prepare bad tasting dishes (not even the ice cream was good). Third, the cabin temperature was too hot and although we complained many times, it never got cooler.

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

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

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

Food was bad, and they used plastic for everything. For the amount we spent, it felt cheap and as if they were doing us a favor. They need to focus on true user delight, like other airlines such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and KLM do, and go above and beyond in terms of cabin facilities and passenger amenities (Earbuds, pillows, blankets were just cheap and completely useless)

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

I was rescheduled when I missed my flight due to border clearance issue

We upgraded to business class. First time on Air Canada business class and they ran out of the better prawn dinner and we got chicken. Beds not as good as on Quantas

Terrible customer service at gate in Frankfurt. We were promised a shuttle to connecting flight and a wheelchair at the gate. Neither happened. Gate agent told us to go away to the service center. Zero help. Rude.

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

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

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.

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.

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

They did not serve my special meal request after departure of airplane

It was a very smooth and on time flight experience. The crew was really friendly and polite. We were well informed about the flight, etc.

Lufthansa was horrible for disabled folks. My wife had hell of a time making it to the flight in Frankfurt. The airlines is not at all caring to the disabled. If that were in USA I would have sued the airline for not meeting the disability Act clause. No way we are going to go in Lufthansa again. Hari S Doss

The Discover flight from TPA to FRA was exceptionally unprofessional and incompetent in organization. First the entertainment system was completely nonfunctional for the entire plane and no competent IT support to fix. Than they could not serve any coffee or tea because they ran out of water - reflecting the exceptionally incompetent management at Discovery and most embarrassing for Lufthansa and a German airline, more like a third world country. The food was mediocre at best and minimalistic for Discover, particularly with the much higher standards at Lufthansa.

Lufthansa's Miami International counter folks are very strict on carry-on weight. Can't be greater than 8 kg otherwise they force you to check it for a fee. Bags came out at baggage claim as soon as we arrived to that location (it is a far walk from arrival gate to bag pickup). We do travel with Lufthansa domestically and enjoy every trip.

My husband had a surgery sometime ago but had to stand for more than 2 hrs in the line just to check in, drop baggage and pay for excess. The staff is toooo slow leading to long ques. This made our journey very stressful to begin with. Had to literally run at the airport through the security check and to the gate in spite of reaching 3 hrs before the flight. it was almost time to board by the time we finished checking in our bags

For such long flight we were expecting more comfortable seat , which were to close to each other , the backrest we could only lean a few inches to the back and you really couldn't stretch your legs.

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