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Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport.

A direct flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport takes 00m, covering 5,420 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport range from £537 to £757, with an average of £607 over the past 12 months. Anything below £537 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £607 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £534 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £565 for direct.

British Airways is the only airline operating San José to London Gatwick Airport flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £603 to £2,550. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £356, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San José to London Gatwick Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 09m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £550 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £798, a difference of £248.

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

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 34m, compared to 21h 49m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 22h via Orlando (MCO).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.