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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£598
Typical prices: £645-£676
Air France
Sun 27/9Mon 5/10
SJO - LGW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£296
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/11
SJO - LGW • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from £598 (return)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Gatwick (SJO-LGW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San José to Gatwick 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 San José to Gatwick

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Air France Logo
19:05 - 16:00
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13h 55m
1 stop
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10:25 - 17:00
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SJO
13h 35m
1 stop
£598Air France
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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18:20 - 15:45
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15h 25m
1 stop
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10:00 - 18:15
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SJO
14h 15m
1 stop
£610Air France
Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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18:20 - 15:45
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15h 25m
1 stop
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10:00 - 18:15
LGW
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SJO
14h 15m
1 stop
£610Air France
Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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18:20 - 15:45
SJO
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LGW
15h 25m
1 stop
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10:00 - 18:15
LGW
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SJO
14h 15m
1 stop
£641Air France
Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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18:20 - 15:45
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LGW
15h 25m
1 stop
Air France Logo
10:00 - 18:15
LGW
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14h 15m
1 stop
£641Air France
Thu, 12 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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17:25 - 19:00
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LGW
19h 35m
1 stop
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19:40 - 15:45
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SJO
26h 05m
1 stop
£645Iberia
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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07:07 - 10:00
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LGW
19h 53m
1 stop
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10:10 - 15:18
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SJO
35h 08m
1 stop
£651Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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07:07 - 10:00
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LGW
19h 53m
1 stop
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10:10 - 15:18
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35h 08m
1 stop
£652Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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16:10 - 20:00
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20h 50m
1 stop
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20:40 - 14:35
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SJO
24h 55m
1 stop
£891British Airways
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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16:10 - 20:00
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20h 50m
1 stop
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20:40 - 14:35
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24h 55m
1 stop
£1,051British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for San José to Gatwick flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Gatwick 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to London Gatwick Airport, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London Gatwick Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport, 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport is August, where tickets cost £0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,091 and £818 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of £822, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport, 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Gatwick

 
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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on LGW

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.

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

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

£296
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Gatwick

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Gatwick 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport was £296 for a one-way ticket and £598 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at London Gatwick Airport, also known as London Gatwick.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    Only Iberia offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to London Gatwick Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 San José to London Gatwick Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Gatwick Airport from San José 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 San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to London Gatwick Airport?

    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 London Gatwick Airport from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San José to Gatwick

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to London. 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 San José to Gatwick? 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.
6.7
British AirwaysOverall score based on 8129 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.0Boarding
6.8Comfort
7.7Crew
6.4Food
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This was a special trip so we booked first class. It was obviously an old plane as the seats weren't that comfortable or spacious. We were delayed 45mins taking off as the "little engine that starts the big engines doesn't work". The powered divider between myself and the next seat in first class didn't work and my electrically powdered seat didn't work so I had to move seats to try and get some sleep. Food and drink were good, crew were great. But I'll never fly with BA again.

2.0 MediocreColin, Jun 2026
YVR - LGW
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This was a special trip so we booked first class. It was obviously an old plane as the seats weren't that comfortable or spacious. We were delayed 45mins taking off as the "little engine that starts the big engines doesn't work". The powered divider between myself and the next seat in first class didn't work and my electrically powdered seat didn't work so I had to move seats to try and get some sleep. Food and drink were good, crew were great. But I'll never fly with BA again.

I really liked it when the First Officer mentioned that we could see Paris out of the window on the left.

Pilot announcements were clear. Boarding is too slow compared to budget carriers.

5 hour flight with no food or on-board entertainment. Flight crew barely made rounds to provide water.

The flight was comfortable and the attendants were readily available and helpful. The food needs to be improved.

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

We had airport assistance which was good except at Heraklion it was very difficult to find any staff to ask where to go which proved stressful

It was all great, a nice flight. I'm glad we didn't pay several hundred quid to sit together when we were able to sit together anyway is all I would say

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