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Among airlines operating San José to London flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only British Airways operates flights between San José and London.

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

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £519 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £572 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £43–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 8% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the San José to London route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £641 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £716, a difference of £75. 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 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 are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• 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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of £665. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San José to London takes 10h 10m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £568 to £3,510. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £395, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating San José to London 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 03m, compared to 15h 28m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 43m via Newark (EWR).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

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

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

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

Return flights from San José to London range from £565 to £794, with an average of £665 over the past 12 months. Anything below £565 counts as a good deal.