AMS - SJO

£486 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to San José

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to San José departing on 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£486
Overall average: £582
United Airlines
Mon 13/4Mon 11/5
AMS - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£698
Typical prices: £798-£987
KLM
Tue 27/1Mon 2/2
AMS - SJO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Book a timeslot for the security line at Schiphol.
Arrange ground transportation in advance at SJO.
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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There are direct flights from Amsterdam to San José 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to San José

Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 11 May
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11:15 - 19:37
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SJO
40h 22m2 stops
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13:25 - 10:20
SJO
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AMS
36h 55m2 stops
£486United Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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17:05 - 12:56
AMS
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SJO
26h 51m2 stops
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08:45 - 08:35
SJO
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AMS
16h 50m1 stop
£497United Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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07:15 - 13:15
AMS
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SJO
37h 00m2 stops
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12:35 - 08:35
SJO
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AMS
37h 00m1 stop
£505United Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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14:50 - 07:15
AMS
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SJO
24h 25m1 stop
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13:25 - 09:20
SJO
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AMS
35h 55m1 stop
£508United Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
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07:15 - 19:53
AMS
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SJO
19h 38m2 stops
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05:30 - 07:15
SJO
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AMS
18h 45m2 stops
£509United Airlines
Tue, 3 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
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09:15 - 13:15
AMS
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SJO
35h 00m2 stops
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14:20 - 08:35
SJO
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AMS
35h 15m1 stop
£510United Airlines
Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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11:40 - 13:15
AMS
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SJO
32h 35m2 stops
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08:45 - 08:35
SJO
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AMS
16h 50m1 stop
£511United Airlines
Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar
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07:15 - 19:53
AMS
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SJO
19h 38m2 stops
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08:45 - 17:20
SJO
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AMS
25h 35m2 stops
£512United Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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11:15 - 10:11
AMS
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SJO
30h 56m2 stops
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07:55 - 17:40
SJO
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AMS
25h 45m2 stops
£512United Airlines
Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
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11:40 - 12:56
AMS
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SJO
32h 16m1 stop
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05:30 - 08:35
SJO
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AMS
20h 05m1 stop
£514United Airlines
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.

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, Wednesday 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 September, where tickets cost £506 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £790 and £730 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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Amsterdam to San José

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Book a timeslot for the security line via Schiphol’s website or app to save time during busy periods.

SJO

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

Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

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

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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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Amsterdam to San José

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£486
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (28% 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 £566 for a one-way ticket and £486 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Amsterdam and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Amsterdam to San José?

    You can catch a direct flight from Amsterdam to San José on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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

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KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

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Friday

KLM

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Sunday

KLM

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

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Tuesday

KLM

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Wednesday

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Friday

KLM

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Sunday

KLM

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9095 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

8.0 ExcellentMaurice, Nov 2025
EWR - ANU
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Flight and crew were great. United didn't inform crew of immigration process which was disappointing!

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

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