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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £518 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £550 for direct.

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.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 5% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San José to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £536 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £730, a difference of £194. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 9 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £575. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £583 to £3,640. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London Gatwick Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £399.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 50m, compared to 17h 23m via Miami (MIA) and 21h 45m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

London Gatwick Airport is 7 hours ahead of San José (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Return flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport range from £501 to £712, with an average of £575 over the past 12 months. Anything below £501 counts as a good deal.