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£274 Find Cheap Flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£512
Overall average: £839
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LGW - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£929
British Airways
Thu 5/2Thu 12/2
LGW - SJO • Direct
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Navigating security at Gatwick is efficient, around 15 mins.
Arrange ground transportation in advance for SJO exit.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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There are direct flights from Gatwick to San José 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
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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

Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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27h 27m1 stop
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15h 27m1 stop
£512Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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14:00 - 11:37
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27h 37m1 stop
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15h 27m1 stop
£520Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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29h 26m2 stops
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12:33 - 10:00
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15h 27m1 stop
£524Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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27h 37m1 stop
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15h 27m1 stop
£527Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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27h 37m1 stop
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38h 30m2 stops
£533Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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29h 26m2 stops
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15h 27m1 stop
£534Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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27h 27m1 stop
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£536Multiple Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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27h 37m1 stop
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15h 27m1 stop
£537Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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27h 37m1 stop
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£538Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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£541Multiple Airlines
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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.

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 Friday, 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 £585 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £991 and £951 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 £777 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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Gatwick to San José

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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 seasonApril
Cheapest flight£274
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% 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 £274 for a one-way ticket and £512 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 £951 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 £754 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.

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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

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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.
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Air EuropaOverall score based on 571 reviews
7.5Crew
6.3Food
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6.9Comfort
6.6Entertainment
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I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
MIA - MAD
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I was not allowed to cancel the flight, customer service is atrocious

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.

Great : The crew was awesome ♥️ To improve : - The rice in the "Rice with chicken" was rather s kind of rice pudding, not good at all - No power outlet to charge your phone. 😒

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

Nice lounge but had a 5 hour layover which is a lot

Flight on time and priority boarding worked. I travelled economy although business was available as no flights are cheap these days and at least with BA loyalty card I get a baggage allowance for nothing. That made the flight comparable or even cheaper than the ‘budget’ alternative. As for catering and entertainment - not on a BA short haul economy ! At least we were offered biscuits and water! Catering for economy short haul has been reduced to the minimum - no tea or coffee or other drinks than water (from a large bottle with a paper cup on offer). They will say this is better for the environment, which it is, but proper waste management is still needed for empty packets etc. so actually it’s a money saver.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

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