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£249 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 11/1. 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

Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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14:00 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
£527Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 9 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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14:00 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
£528Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
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14:10 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 17m1 stop
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05:00 - 06:00SJO-LGW
19h 00m2 stops
£529Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 19 Feb
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14:10 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 17m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
£530Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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14:10 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 17m1 stop
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05:00 - 06:00SJO-LGW
19h 00m2 stops
£530Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 19 Feb
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14:10 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 17m1 stop
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
£531Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
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14:10 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 17m1 stop
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05:00 - 06:00SJO-LGW
19h 00m2 stops
£532Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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14:00 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
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01:16 - 06:00SJO-LGW
22h 44m2 stops
£533Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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14:10 - 13:43LGW-SJO
29h 33m2 stops
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12:22 - 10:00SJO-LGW
15h 38m1 stop
£534Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 9 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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14:00 - 11:27LGW-SJO
27h 27m1 stop
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01:16 - 06:00SJO-LGW
22h 44m2 stops
£535Multiple 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.
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When to book
8 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 30% 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.
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Cheapest return fare
£527
Typical prices: £781-£982
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Mon 12/1Mon 2/2
LGW - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£690
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Tue 2/12Tue 9/12
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José departing in January.

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 Thursday, 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 Saturday and avoiding Thursdays 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 £593 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,099 and £1,047 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £789 on average.

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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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

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

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£249
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (4% 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.
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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 £249 for a one-way ticket and £527 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?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to San José?

    You can catch a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to San José are Air Europa and Iberia. With an average price for the route of £936 and an overall rating of 7.0, Air Europa is the most popular choice. Iberia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £819 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

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to London Gatwick

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
7.0
Air EuropaOverall score based on 568 reviews
7.1Boarding
7.5Crew
6.3Food
7.0Comfort
6.6Entertainment
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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.

8.0 ExcellentJustin, Sept 2025MAD - AGP
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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.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

We were delayed 2 hours because the crew was late. They need better planning by the crew, we had to sit in uncomfortable seats waiting for them.

Delayed. Mismanagement of gate lines. Passengers arguing with eachother as a result of lack of organization by airline. Avoid this airline.

Difficulty to check in online, but well handled at the airport. Flight delay was unfortunate. Crew was adequate but not what we have usually experienced from BA. Seat was not comfortable.

Food was terrible. Going to Italy I gave benefit of the doubt however returning to the USA was no better. Rolls were frozen. Butter was frozen. Quality of entree poor

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

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.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Horrible leg room - coach seating with empty seat in middle on a 3 across seating. You buy business class for comfort which includes leg room. Absolutely no entertainment options either. Awful experience

Flight was 3h50 and was only provided with a packet of oat cookies and offered a cold drink. Thankfully i'd had breakfast but for a morning flight of that length some sort of breakfast should be included. There were 2 toilets for economy but due to turbulence we couldn't use them until the last 1hr which meant the queue was then huge. Would've been nice to open up the business one for those closest to the front to use.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

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