SJO - LON

$270 Find Cheap Flights from San José to London

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Cheap Flights from San José to London (SJO-LON)

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

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
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
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6:10 pm - 9:15 amSJO-LHR
33h 05m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 4:45 pmLHR-SJO
28h 00m1 stop
$724Iberia
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 4
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2:17 pm - 11:40 amSJO-LHR
15h 23m1 stop
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9:20 am - 10:15 pmLHR-SJO
18h 55m1 stop
$730KLM
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 24
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1:18 pm - 11:10 amSJO-LHR
14h 52m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 11:48 amLHR-SJO
27h 33m1 stop
$732KLM
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
British Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-LGW
18h 40m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:45 pmLGW-SJO
27h 10m1 stop
$790British Airways
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 13
Iberia Logo
6:10 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-LGW
18h 40m1 stop
Iberia Logo
7:35 pm - 4:30 pmLGW-SJO
26h 55m1 stop
$796Iberia
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 9
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8:00 am - 10:00 amSJO-LHR
19h 00m1 stop
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8:45 am - 10:55 pmLHR-SJO
21h 10m2 stops
$870Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 11
Air Canada Logo
9:00 am - 7:10 amSJO-LHR
16h 10m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:25 pmLHR-SJO
22h 25m2 stops
$977Air Canada
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to London

 
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 75 self-check-in kiosks, making it easy to navigate. Arrive early as security line lengths can vary.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
LGW

Gatwick's Gatwick Express offers a fast 30-minute connection to London Victoria. Consider Thameslink for a cheaper, slightly longer journey.

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

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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 London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San José to London flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San José to London.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San José to London cost $650 and was between San José (SJO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $650.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to London?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to London?

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, 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 is November, where tickets cost $667 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $980 and $952 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to London?

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?

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, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from San José to London

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to London 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?

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

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

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to London from San José?

    Houston is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San José to London.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to London, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to London are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $768 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 $874 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to London?

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $703 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to London

 
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.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1364 reviews
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
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My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

2.0 Mediocrejoseph, Jun 2025JFK - AMS
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My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

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.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

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

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

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.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

This was my first time flying Air Canada. My first flight was delayed and then cancelled due to maintenance issues. They kept us informed and put me up in a nice hotel along with 2 food vouchers for my flight the next day. I understand things happen and they took care of the problem very well.I also like the fact that they don't charge for your first checked bag. The food was also hot, fresh and good.

From my experience, I see there is room for a greater mixture of cultures, for example, a mix of the nationality of cabin crews, food, music, food, etc.

Boarding was challenging as we had to use the stairs from the tarmac. Stairs are okay but a roller bag makes it challenging.

on time quick service but food so so and seats very small. no leg room. I think passengers should not be bringing so large carry on suitcases and should have free check in. Then boarding and unloading would be faster

After nearly nine years without traveling, my son and I decided to take our first flight, and we chose Air Canada and I’m so glad we did! From start to finish, our experience was nothing short of amazing. The flight itself was smooth, comfortable, and truly enjoyable. The staff were warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make us feel at ease. But what really stood out for me was the luggage tracking feature. Knowing that my bag was scanned onto the same flight I was on gave me such peace of mind. It’s little details like this that make all the difference, especially after not traveling for so long. This trip was incredibly special for us, and Air Canada made it even more memorable. Thank you for such a fantastic experience I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with you again!

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

Excellent bit seats are still a little too small and there's that $75 baggage charge.

Put first the requirement visible of the eta visa for no have problem in the airport at last time hour. Thak you.

Owfull, arrive to my destination 4 days ago and still waiting for my luggage

Crew was friendly and helpful; cabin seemed roomy even in economy class.

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

Excellent! Outstanding customer service, the best service I have received. Food was served, dinner, snacks, beverages, crew was there to greet you. 10/10

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.

Great to have power available for every seat in Premium Economy. I do wish the WiFi was less expensive. It was 23-24 Euros for the flight for one device. And there were times it was unavailable.

Flight delayed Service could be better Iberia staff are not really friendly

The crew on AA international flights in my experience are generally lazy, rude, and inefficient. These guys did not disappoint.

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...

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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