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£459 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to San José

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to San José

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Amsterdam to San José.
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11:20 - 17:35AMS-SJO
14h 15m1 stop
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07:55 - 10:20SJO-AMS
18h 25m1 stop
Tue, 13 May - Thu, 29 May
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14:45 - 17:35AMS-SJO
34h 50m1 stop
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08:00 - 10:15SJO-AMS
18h 15m2 stops
Mon, 9 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
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11:15 - 17:35AMS-SJO
14h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
15:25 - 08:05SJO-AMS
32h 40m2 stops
£492Lufthansa
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Thu, 22 May - Fri, 6 Jun
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12:15 - 11:55AMS-SJO
31h 40m2 stops
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07:55 - 09:20SJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
£500United Airlines
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Sat, 31 May - Sun, 22 Jun
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 11:55AMS-SJO
31h 55m1 stop
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07:55 - 09:20SJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
£503United Airlines
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Fri, 9 May - Sat, 14 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 17:35AMS-SJO
16h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
15:25 - 08:05SJO-AMS
32h 40m2 stops
£509Lufthansa
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Thu, 22 May - Fri, 6 Jun
SWISS Logo
07:00 - 13:45AMS-SJO
14h 45m1 stop
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15:25 - 09:00SJO-AMS
33h 35m1 stop
£520SWISS
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Fri, 13 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
SWISS Logo
07:00 - 13:45AMS-SJO
14h 45m1 stop
SWISS Logo
14:40 - 22:15SJO-AMS
23h 35m2 stops
£909SWISS
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Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 24 Aug
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12:55 - 07:35AMS-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
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19:40 - 19:15SJO-AMS
15h 35m1 stop
£1,151KLM
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Sun, 6 Jul - Sun, 24 Aug
KLM Logo
12:55 - 07:35AMS-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
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14:53 - 12:10SJO-AMS
13h 17m1 stop
£1,151KLM
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Sun, 6 Jul - Mon, 25 Aug
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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 specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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AMS

Book a timeslot for security at AMS via their website or app to save time, especially during peak travel periods.

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SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance from SJO for a smoother arrival. Hotels often provide useful transport information.

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Blane Bachelor

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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

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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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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.

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 October, where tickets cost £507 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £878 and £728 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Amsterdam to San José

Low season

September

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£459
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

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 £874 for a one-way ticket and £616 for a return.

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

    Only KLM offers 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 £742 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 £565 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.

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 1333 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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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.

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

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

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

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

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

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

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