LGW - SJO

£266 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Gatwick to San José departing on 1/11. 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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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to San José (LGW-SJO)

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

sam., 4 oct. - sam., 18 oct.
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14:00 - 10:41LGW-SJO
27h 41m1 stop
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12:35 - 10:10SJO-LGW
38h 35m2 stops
mar., 14 oct. - mar., 21 oct.
Icelandair Logo
12:10 - 11:42LGW-SJO
30h 32m2 stops
Icelandair Logo
13:00 - 09:35SJO-LGW
37h 35m2 stops
£566Icelandair
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dim., 1 févr. - dim., 8 févr.
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13:00 - 08:40LGW-SJO
25h 40m2 stops
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19:50 - 06:00SJO-LGW
28h 10m2 stops
lun., 2 févr. - ven., 27 févr.
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14:00 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
mer., 8 oct. - dim., 19 oct.
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14:00 - 11:30LGW-SJO
28h 30m2 stops
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17:55 - 10:00SJO-LGW
33h 05m2 stops
mar., 11 nov. - jeu., 20 nov.
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 16:40LGW-SJO
11h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:55SJO-LGW
10h 25mdirect
£586British Airways
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jeu., 23 oct. - lun., 3 nov.
SWISS Logo
18:40 - 13:45LGW-SJO
26h 05m1 stop
SWISS Logo
20:10 - 17:50SJO-LGW
15h 40m2 stops
£590SWISS
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mar., 4 nov. - jeu., 13 nov.
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 16:40LGW-SJO
11h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 10:55SJO-LGW
10h 25mdirect
£591British Airways
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sam., 15 nov. - dim., 23 nov.
American Airlines Logo
12:30 - 12:12LGW-SJO
29h 42m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:00SJO-LGW
20h 00m2 stops
£603American Airlines
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jeu., 6 nov. - jeu., 20 nov.
American Airlines Logo
12:30 - 13:59LGW-SJO
31h 29m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:00SJO-LGW
20h 00m2 stops
£625American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Navigating security at Gatwick is efficient, around 15 mins.
Arrange ground transportation in advance for SJO exit.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Icelandair
Cheapest • from £566 (return)
Finnair
Best reviews • 7.6 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 27% price drop
January
Most popular
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Direct flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from Gatwick to San José 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
Direct flights
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Cheapest return fare
£564
Overall average: £640
Multi-carrier
sam. 4/10sam. 18/10
LGW - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£586
British Airways
mar. 11/11jeu. 20/11
LGW - SJO • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick 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
LGW

Navigating security at Gatwick is efficient, usually taking around 15 minutes. Fast Track passes are available if you're short on time.

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SJO

Arrange ground transportation in advance for a smoother exit from SJO. Hotels often provide helpful options and information.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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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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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José is June, where tickets cost £575 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,076 and £937 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £728, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Gatwick Airport to San José

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£266
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José

When to book flights from Gatwick to San José

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José was £362 for a one-way ticket and £766 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to San José, Finnair or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San José are Finnair and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of £801 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £908 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for San José or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

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

Direct departures

London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Gatwick to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London 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 Gatwick 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.
7.6
FinnairOverall score based on 1323 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.7Food
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Entertainment
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

10.0 ExcellentSarah, Aug 2025CPH - HEL
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Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

We had an excellent trip with Finnair. This was our first time and we’re very pleased. The only issue was with the boarding - it was a little bit confusing and needs a little bit of streamlining.

Crew very lovely. Arrived an hour late due to bad weather. We were given new tickets to an other flight but it could have been organised better, so we did not have to run through the whole airport to.

Flight delayed over an hour. They said they would hold our connection but then did not.

Major problems checking in at Alaska counter. They could not find our booking code because it came from Finnair.

Do not use KAYAK or Finair for future travel. Unless you purchase the tickets directly from the airline, you were going to have a difficult time checking in. Kayak canceled my flights twice and ended up causing great difficulty in me getting back from Europe because they double sold my tickets between American Airlines and Finair. The event caused significant delays and led to me having to rebook my flights.

The staff were all particularly great. The plane was clean and fresh. The bassinet worked great. It was all very nice.

Boarding uncomfortable. Stewardess said I would have to check my carry on as there was no room in the overhead bins. Another passenger helped me find a spot.

Great staff, just very far from the main terminal, had to run to connect my flight. I had 90 minutes to spare. But my flight from Chicago was delayed also.

My luggage is lost and nowhere to be found, no response from airline

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

The plane was very old, no power outlets. We also had to wait a long time to board. They kept moving us to different lines before we actually could step foot on the plane. We ended up being delayed an hour but we were never told or informed for any reason. After the meal I asked for a coffee which the flight attendant forgot and I had to ask again. Overall not the worst but not the best experience.

Need to pay for headsets, water, or any extra except air to breath.

Sitting space was very tight and I am not big or fat (I am 5'10" 178 Lb), so eating was very challenging. The rest was good.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

12 hours flight. Only one meal, not enough food. At the galley only water during the flight. Lavatories not clean. Headsets at extra cost.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

temperature was too cold there should be free blankets, seat are very uncomfortable, entertainment is limited.

Good Poor. service onboard No food. Low quality for economy plus

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

This was a short flight. We sat in business class so we we were served a warm meal, which was nice. The flight attendants were very attentive, professional, and kind.

Horrible almost missed my flight because my 1st flight was delayed. Airline crew is so unprofessional. The people on the plane do whatever they want kids running screaming. Will never fly this airline again Suitcases never arrived

I described my experience in the previous window. I didn't realize that there would be another opportunity for this flight. Please look at my response in the previous window.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

As always a terrible experience. AA stole a day from my vacation days planned to be spent with my Family. Response: delays related to weather issues.

This ticket was canceled and I did not find out until it was time to check in. I believe the vendor is at fault. Cheap tickets.com I would like to elaborate on the situation to kayak. Can you give me an email address?

From boarding, to attention in flight, I couldn’t fault it.

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

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