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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 22:40
• Latest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 22:40.

The flight takes about 11h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to San José:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to San José takes 11h 30m, covering 5,421 miles.

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.

Return flights from London to San José range from £656 to £894, with an average of £744 over the past 12 months. Anything below £656 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £744 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £638 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £880 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating London to San José flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £62–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to San José flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £646 to £5,258. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £420, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless

Flights from London to San José may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to San José route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

One-stop flights from London to San José most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to San José. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £734 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £801, a difference of £66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only British Airways operates flights between London and San José.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 40m, compared to 14h 54m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you are flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), you can find pay-to-enter passenger lounges in both the North and South Terminal. If you are looking to relax in luxury, the Clubrooms are for adults only, with a premium stocked bar and freshly prepared dishes. Entry costs £50 at the door. Alternatively, you can enter the My Lounge for £30 on the door for a laid-back atmosphere with snacks, drinks and a well-equipped games room.

You can find public buses at Santamaria Airport to take you into Alajuela, Heredia or nearby San José with very frequent departures, usually every 5min. From San José, you can catch public transport to the many different beaches nearby. If you have a lot of luggage, you may wish to take a taxi instead. Taxi ranks can be found just outside the airport terminal and prices are around ₡25 (£22) to San José.

You can find a range of different restaurant options if you’re flying from the London City Airport (LCY). You can find two main food outlet areas – one in the public area before you pass through security and one in the departure lounge. If you’d like to enjoy something to eat as you say goodbye, you can find coffee and light snack foods at Panopolis or Pret A Manger before security. After security, you can enjoy a sit-down meal at places like The City Bar or Brick Lane Brews.

Those travelling with children can find a range of services at Heathrow Airport (LHR). To help keep your kids entertained before your flight, there are Mr Adventure Stay & Play areas in every terminal. For example, in Terminal 2 you can find the play area near Gate 16,and there is a play are near Gate A7 in Terminal 5.

If you are flying from London to San José with United Airlines, you can spruce up your appearance with a trip to Heathrow Terminal 2’s male hair salon. Heathrow T5 also has an on-site spa where passengers flying to San José with British Airways can enjoy pampering treatments.

One of the most direct ways to fly from London to San José is to travel from LHR with Iberia. This journey involves one stopover at Miami International Airport (MIA). You can also fly this way from LHR with American Airlines and British Airways in around the same amount of time.

There are no on-site hotels or sleeping areas in Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) or in Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ). However, passengers landing in San José will find a great range of hotel options nearby, just a short taxi ride away from the airport terminals. Some nearby options include the Toucan Hostel and the Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport.

If you fly with Avianca to SJO from LHR, your journey will produce around 30% less carbon compared with other routes. Flights on this route include a stopover in Bogota, Colombia, and generally take around 10 hours longer than flights with just one stopover. However, you may save some money on your tickets compared with competing airlines.