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

• 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to London takes 10h 10m, covering 5,421 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to London range from $782 to $1,089, with an average of $920 over the past 12 months. Anything below $782 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $920 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $715 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $847 for nonstop.

British Airways is the only airline operating San José to London flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

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.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San José to London flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $783 to $5,253. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $521, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — daily rates from around $7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) — daily rates from around $10:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) — daily rates from around $11:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from San José to London usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to London route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 09m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San José to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $870 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,003, a difference of $133.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between San José and London.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 06m, compared with 15h 35m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 43m via Newark (EWR).

London is 6 hours ahead of San José (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to London flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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