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$270 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 7/29. 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

Sun, Jul 20 - Sun, Aug 24
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8:50 am - 6:55 amSJO-LGW
15h 05m1 stop
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10:00 am - 10:40 pmLGW-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
Fri, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 4
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8:50 am - 6:55 amSJO-LGW
15h 05m1 stop
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10:00 am - 10:40 pmLGW-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 27
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8:50 am - 7:00 amSJO-LGW
15h 10m1 stop
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10:00 am - 10:40 pmLGW-SJO
19h 40m1 stop
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:35 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 20mnonstop
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11:05 am - 4:45 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$707British Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
British Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-LGW
18h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 4:45 pmLGW-SJO
27h 10m1 stop
$790British Airways
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Tue, Jul 15 - Thu, Aug 14
British Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 8:00 pmSJO-LGW
20h 50m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:35 am - 2:35 pmLGW-SJO
34h 00m1 stop
$793British Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:10 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-LGW
18h 40m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:30 pmLGW-SJO
26h 55m1 stop
$796Iberia
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 13
British Airways Logo
6:35 pm - 10:55 amSJO-LGW
10h 20mnonstop
British Airways Logo
11:05 am - 4:45 pmLGW-SJO
11h 40mnonstop
$814British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
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6:15 pm - 10:15 amSJO-LGW
34h 00m1 stop
Iberia Logo
7:35 pm - 4:30 pmLGW-SJO
26h 55m1 stop
$845Iberia
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Aug 19
Iberia Logo
4:10 pm - 8:00 pmSJO-LGW
20h 50m1 stop
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11:35 am - 2:35 pmLGW-SJO
34h 00m1 stop
$849Iberia
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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

Expert on SJO

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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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 Monday 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 October, where tickets cost $652 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,324 and $1,145 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $776, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% 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 $270 for a one-way ticket and $628 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and London Gatwick Airport, with SkyTeam 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 $771 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 $655 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 $703 or less round-trip.

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 2778 reviews
6.6Entertainment
6.8Comfort
6.3Food
7.1Boarding
7.7Crew
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From boarding, to attention in flight, I couldn’t fault it.

10.0 ExcellentMatt, Jun 2025EWR - LHR
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From boarding, to attention in flight, I couldn’t fault it.

I was in business class for the 8 hour flight where: 1. The WiFi did not work 2. The entertainment system did not work 3. We were told there were no hot drinks for the entire flight

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.

My carry-on bag was taken from me when I boarded. It was checked through to London at no charge. It took a big of shuffling, but I was glad not to need to mind it until baggage claim.

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 😕

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

Paid for “extra room” selected seat. Wasn’t a benefit. Also was in aisle and was bumped almost every time attendants walked down aisle. Should have saved the assigned seat money and let them select.

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross, boarding late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress.

The flight was delayed twice and because of that, we missed our connecting flight. British Airways then attempted to put us on the last flight to Milan from London which would have kept us in the airport for 12 hours. We had to speak to several levels of bureaucracy until BA management let us fly on a flight that only kept us in the airport for two hours. If there was an earlier flight, why weren’t we put on that flight from the start? Unacceptable behavior from what was once my favorite carrier.

They are disorganized….show your flight info half an hour before take off, so you are running all over the place. Customer personnel are not helpful, and act like you are bothering them when you asked for assistance - very rude!!! My very first and last time flying with British airways… good thing we have other options.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

Absolutely the worst airline. Can’t find anything positive to say. We were in business which is the same as most airlines coach

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

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