Which airports can I use when flying from London to San José?

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

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to San José.

Which airports do connecting flights from London to San José pass through?

Most connecting flights from London to San José pass through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from London to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,012 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,723, a difference of C$ 711. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Which popular places can I visit in San José?

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to San José?

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.

Have flight prices from London to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 790 to C$ 4,807. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from London to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 621, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind London (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much is a round-trip flight from London to San José?

Round-trip flights from London to San José typically range from C$ 1,013 to C$ 1,587. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 790, on Air Canada.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to San José?

Air Canada (C$ 790) and United Airlines (C$ 912) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from London to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London to San José?

Flights via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,194. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to San José, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for London to San José layovers at 7h 22m over the past three months.

C$ 483 CHEAP FLIGHTS from London to San José (YXU - SJO)

Save 25% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

C$ 790

Typical prices: C$ 1,013-C$ 1,587

Air Canada

Mon 3/12Tue 11/12

YXU - SJO • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 483

Typical prices: C$ 281-C$ 462

United Airlines

Fri 2/3

YXU - SJO • 2 stops

Start a new search

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you enjoy your trip to San José!

Flight Deals

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

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to San José

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

3:20 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:45 a.m. - 8:32 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

22h 47m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 790Air Canada

3+ days ago

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar

9:15 a.m. - 12:42 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 27m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark

8:45 a.m. - 9:49 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

36h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 912United Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar

5:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:28 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

21h 21m2 stops Newark Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 913United Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

3:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

28h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 920Air Canada

3+ days ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:45 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

28h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 922Air Canada

3+ days ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

9:20 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

28h 22m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 926Air Canada

2 days ago

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

5:30 a.m. - 8:39 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 09m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

52h 57m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 962United Airlines

5 hours ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

3:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

46h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11:28 p.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

38h 14m2 stops Newark Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 989United Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 3 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

3:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:53 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

30h 49m3 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Cancun Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,127Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

3:25 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YXU London-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:45 a.m. - 2:42 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YXU London

28h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,158Air Canada

1 day ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for London to San José flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

How much is a round-trip flight from London to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to San José departing in december.

Find deals

Cheapest flight	C$ 483

One-way flight from London to San José

When to book flights from London to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from London to San José.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to San José?
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.
Have flight prices from London to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 790 to C$ 4,807. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from London to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 621, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from London to San José?
Flights from London to San José usually depart from London (YXU) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from London to San José pass through?
Most connecting flights from London to San José pass through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from London to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,012 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,723, a difference of C$ 711.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind London (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 1,012, about C$ 711 less than Friday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.

More options for your flight from London to San José

Add a hotel or car rental

Airports

Cabin class

Direct Flights

Origins

Other destinations

Complete your trip to San José with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in San José

Hotels in San José

Vacations in San José

YXU - SJO

C$ 483 Find Cheap Flights from London to San José – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from London to San José

Recent one-way flight deals from London to San José

Price, demand, and travel trends for London to San José flights

How much is a round-trip flight from London to San José?

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London to San José?

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from London to San José?

When flying from London to San José, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Key details for London to San José flights

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from London to San José

Your London to San José flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking London to San José flights

More options for your flight from London to San José

Complete your trip to San José with a hotel stay or car rental

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from London to San José

Find direct flights to and from London and San José

Flights from domestic origins to San José

Flights to other popular destinations