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

• Earliest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 04:50
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 04:50.

The flight takes about 10h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from San José to London Heathrow Airport takes 10h 10m, covering 5,407 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 Heathrow Airport range from £597 to £818, with an average of £699 over the past 12 months. Anything below £597 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the £699 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £652 return via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared with £895 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San José to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon 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 £586 to £3,962. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £363, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San José to London Heathrow Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £652 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £756, a difference of £104.

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 San José and London Heathrow Airport.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 07m, compared to 15h 16m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 43m via Newark (EWR).

London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Iberia: 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.