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£474 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to San José

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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to San José (AMS-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Amsterdam to San José 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 return flight deals from Amsterdam to San José

Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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19:55 - 14:05AMS-SJO
25h 10m1 stop
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20:40 - 22:20SJO-AMS
18h 40m1 stop
Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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08:40 - 19:53AMS-SJO
18h 13m2 stops
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08:45 - 08:35SJO-AMS
16h 50m1 stop
£489United Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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08:40 - 19:53AMS-SJO
18h 13m2 stops
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06:30 - 08:35SJO-AMS
19h 05m1 stop
£490United Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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07:15 - 12:56AMS-SJO
36h 41m2 stops
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08:45 - 08:35SJO-AMS
16h 50m1 stop
£491United Airlines
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Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:15 - 19:53AMS-SJO
19h 38m2 stops
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08:05 - 07:15SJO-AMS
16h 10m1 stop
£492United Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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07:15 - 18:25AMS-SJO
18h 10m2 stops
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20:10 - 22:55SJO-AMS
19h 45m3 stops
£568Lufthansa
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
07:15 - 18:25AMS-SJO
18h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:10 - 22:55SJO-AMS
19h 45m3 stops
£569Lufthansa
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
07:15 - 18:25AMS-SJO
18h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:10 - 22:55SJO-AMS
19h 45m3 stops
£575Lufthansa
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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17:10 - 11:58AMS-SJO
25h 48m2 stops
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13:23 - 06:50SJO-AMS
34h 27m2 stops
£594Delta
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Mon, 26 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb
Delta Logo
13:00 - 22:15AMS-SJO
16h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:20 - 05:55SJO-AMS
32h 35m1 stop
£594Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Book a timeslot for the security line at Schiphol.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from £489 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 17% price drop
July
Most popular
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+1
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Direct flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from Amsterdam to San José 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest return fare
£474
Typical prices: £475-653
Multi-carrier
Tue 28/10Tue 4/11
AMS - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£667
KLM
Wed 29/10Tue 4/11
AMS - SJO • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Amsterdam to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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
AMS

Book a timeslot for the security line via Schiphol’s website or app to save time during busy periods.

Read more about AMSby Blane Bachelor
SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance through a hotel or tour operator for a smoother exit from SJO.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on AMS

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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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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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Amsterdam to San José flights

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

How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province?

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Amsterdam to San José, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José, 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 Amsterdam to San José is June, where tickets cost £509 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £801 and £724 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San José, 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 Amsterdam to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Amsterdam to San José

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£474
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from Amsterdam to San José

When to book flights from Amsterdam to San José

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to San José was £701 for a one-way ticket and £642 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to San José flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Amsterdam to San José, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to San José are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £692 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £592 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Amsterdam to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

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

    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 San José from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Amsterdam to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to San José. 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 Amsterdam to San José? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1385 reviews
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

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

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

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

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

Ridiculous boarding. Enter the gate, walk down a staircase with bags, exit a building, get on a crowded bus, dropped off a few meters away from the aircraft, walk with bags to another set of stairs to board the aircraft. And all that during a pouring down rain, and with children. Ridiculous!!!

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I love United was disappointed we had a two hour delay, however the Pilot did say safety first.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

My experience with the united usually is a really good one. But however, on this particular trip going back to Hawaii from Manila, our flight had gotten canceled. However, the crew handled everything just right, but the Specialist team did not take care of their first class customers very well, Because I lost my first class seat and witch I'd paid for $3879.79 and ened up flying.... Economy on the way back and I have a medical condition to ware i cant sit in Economy seats for very long....And I have to fly first class for a reason, but they told me there was nothing they could do about it. But yet they have an itinerary to follow And It looks to me like they just let anybody grab those first class seats before they took care of the people that have already paid for them!! So when a flight is canceled, they should take care of their first class ticket payers... First because we pay big money for those seats And we count on those accommodations in those benefits... For real good reasons, that's why we pay that kind of money. I'm expecting at least half of A. Refund back to my credit card for you for this...And if I don't get it, I'll never fly united again, it's sad that this happens And some things are out of our control, and I totally understand it, but at least handle your first class holders first before all.. That is what we pay for.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

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