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Among airlines operating San José to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only British Airways operates flights between San José and London Heathrow Airport.

Flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $869 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $1,195 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the San José to London Heathrow Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $874 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $993, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 4:50 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 4:50 am.

The flight takes about 10h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $920. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to London Heathrow Airport takes 10h 10m, covering 5,407 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $768 to $4,840. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $580, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 03m, compared with 15h 15m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 43m via Newark (EWR).

London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours ahead of San José (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport range from $791 to $1,078, with an average of $920 over the past 12 months. Anything below $791 counts as a good deal.