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$277 Find Cheap Flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport

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 Gatwick departing on 10/8. 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.
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Cheap Flights from San José to Gatwick (SJO-LGW)

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

Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8
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11:37 am - 10:00 amSJO-LGW
15h 23m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:42 amLGW-SJO
27h 42m1 stop
Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 4
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12:22 pm - 10:00 amSJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 11:27 amLGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 25mnonstop
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11:00 am - 4:40 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$644British Airways
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 4
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 25mnonstop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 4:40 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$645British Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 4
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 25mnonstop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 4:40 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$646British Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
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11:37 am - 10:00 amSJO-LGW
15h 23m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:42 amLGW-SJO
26h 42m1 stop
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 26
British Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 25mnonstop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 4:40 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$649British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 20
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6:15 pm - 10:50 amSJO-LGW
34h 35m1 stop
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11:45 am - 4:35 pmLGW-SJO
34h 50m1 stop
$760Iberia
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Jan 13
Air Transat Logo
12:55 am - 9:45 amSJO-LGW
26h 50m1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:40 am - 11:35 pmLGW-SJO
17h 55m1 stop
$790Air Transat
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
Air Transat Logo
12:55 am - 9:45 amSJO-LGW
26h 50m1 stop
Air Transat Logo
11:40 am - 11:35 pmLGW-SJO
17h 55m1 stop
$791Air Transat
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San José to Gatwick

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SJO

SJO offers free WiFi and self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to navigate. Arrive early as security lines can vary in length.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
LGW

For a quick trip to London, take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station in 30 minutes, or opt for cheaper Thameslink trains.

Read more about LGWby Duncan Madden
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

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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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on LGW

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Gatwick flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport?

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

When flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport is November, where tickets cost $655 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,324 and $1,191 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to London Gatwick 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 $825 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$277
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
Flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from San José to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport was $277 for a one-way ticket and $624 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and London Gatwick Airport?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    On your way to London Gatwick Airport, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at London Gatwick.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    Iberia, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and London Gatwick Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to London, Iberia or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to London are Iberia and British Airways. With an average price for the route of $768 and an overall rating of 7.0, Iberia is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $687 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and LGW 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 London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $604 or less one-way and $795 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to London. 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 Gatwick? 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.
7.0
IberiaOverall score based on 2878 reviews
7.6Crew
6.7Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.1Boarding
6.3Food
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I liked the comfort of the plane. It was unexpected from past experiences.

10.0 ExcellentBenedicte, Jul 2025PHL - EDI
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I liked the comfort of the plane. It was unexpected from past experiences.

Chair is very high. Your feet cannot touch the ground for 8 hours flight. It was a nightmare. Food was bad.

Paid for my seat 4 months ago. Did not pay the extra for specific seat assignment ( never have and never was a problem). Could not electronically check in (found out it was due to overbooking and that unassigned seats get bumped first - never happened to me before). Luckily, did make the flight. Very stressful - would have been extremely disruptive for my travel plans. UK Visa - never notified by Kayak or BA that a visa was required. Had to spend 15 minutes to download and complete app at the flight counter and pay $25, and was told they would let me know in 3 days if I would get it (flight landing in 10 hours from when I completed app). Luckily, visa was approved before landing. Unnecessary stress created here. Food - main meal, curry chicken barely palatable with unrecognizable vegetable. Desert cup, cheesecake, also barely palatable. Salad cup was good. Small water offered only 3 times (before main meal, at main meal, at morning snack) - not nearly enough for long flight.

Luggage arrived damaged and protective plastic was lost. I need customer service to contact me or the number for customer service. Thanks.

From boarding, to attention in flight, I couldn’t fault it.

The flight was delayed twice. When the crew explained about the debris causing flat tires, I was glad they took the time to change all four.

Front desk was closed at 6 pm, I was unable to get my boarding pass and as such missed my connecting flight home.

Awful. The flight wasn't actually operated by Iberia, but by American Airlines. I was unable to get my boarding pass and as a result missed my connecting flight.

The seats were way too crowded. Just because I do not have the luxury of a suite, does not mean that I want to fly from Austin to London scrunched between two people and the seat in front of me in my face. Ridiculous. I should have flown with Turkish Airlines...

Very good service from San Jose to Madrid . Ryanair service from Madrid to Brussels 😕

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

I was told to be there to check in three hours before my flight and the counter only opened up two hours before. Apparently that is standard. So that was an hour I could have spent walking around Larnaca that was wasted. But besides that it was great

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

horrible! after going through hell and back to get a flight home after my flights got cancelled I also had a delay of 2hrs stuck inside the plane because of some technological problem.

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

Outdated from start to finish. Good was inedible, choice was very poor. They don’t seem to care

Very good crew. The seating in economy plus was excellent, and I slept most of the way. The diabetic meal that I requested was almost tasteless--about a 2 on a ten-point scale.--so I ate little. And why bother serving dinner to fliers at midnight?! I had eaten a meal at the airport six hours earlier. A good breakfast would be better.

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