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

Flights from Cardiff to San José usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

Most connecting flights from Cardiff to San José pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Cardiff to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £1,021 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,128, a difference of £107. 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 popular places can I visit in San José?

Children's Museum is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £1,015 to £1,752. That means the highest observed fare was about 72% higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and San José?

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

Which car hire options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much is a return flight from Cardiff to San José?

Return flights from Cardiff to San José typically range from £1,021 to £1,128. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £1,015 on KLM.

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

KLM (£1,015) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cardiff to San José in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cardiff to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £1,128. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cardiff to San José, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had the shortest average connection time for Cardiff to San José stopovers at 8h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

17:30 - 17:30CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

19:30 - 09:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

32h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,015KLM

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

17:30 - 18:59CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 29m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl

20:30 - 09:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

31h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,030KLM

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

17:30 - 21:52CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl

19:30 - 09:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

32h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,078KLM

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

10:20 - 17:30CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:02 - 17:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

22h 58m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,184KLM

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

10:20 - 22:17CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 57m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:17 - 17:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

20h 43m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,219KLM

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

17:30 - 19:15CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Madrid Barajas

09:20 - 21:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

30h 20m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Barcelona-El Prat Dublin

£1,431Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

17:30 - 19:15CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Barcelona-El Prat Madrid Barajas

09:20 - 21:40SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

30h 20m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Barcelona-El Prat Dublin

£1,537Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

10:50 - 22:55CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 05m3 stops Granadilla Tenerife-Sur Dublin Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 13:55SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

23h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dublin

£1,718Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

10:50 - 22:55CWL Cardiff Wales-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 05m3 stops Granadilla Tenerife-Sur Dublin Toronto Pearson Intl

09:20 - 17:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CWL Cardiff Wales

25h 40m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,752Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cardiff to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cardiff to San José departing in December.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £1,015 to £1,752. That means the highest observed fare was about 72% higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Cardiff to San José?
Flights from Cardiff to San José usually depart from Cardiff Wales (CWL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cardiff to San José pass through?
Most connecting flights from Cardiff to San José pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cardiff to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Cardiff to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £1,021 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,128, a difference of £107.

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 Cardiff and San José?
San José is 6 hours behind Cardiff (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Children's Museum is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average £1,021, about £107 less than Saturday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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