Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from San José to London, KLM or Air France?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to London are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of £707 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £698 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from San José to London take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from San José generally make it to London in 10h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 5,421 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between San José and London per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in London, with an average flight time of 10h 10m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to London was £279 for a one-way ticket and £584 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to London?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José at 18:40 and will be landing in London at 10:50.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José to London jets off at 18:40 and lands at 10:50.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Air France, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to London flight route.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to London flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and London.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from San José to London on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San José to London is February, where tickets cost £601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £875 and £810 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

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 with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Madrid (MAD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £510 for a return.

Question 18

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

Madrid (MAD) is the top choice – 37% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from San José to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 19

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Houston (IAH) often has the shortest stopovers from San José to London, with an average time of 1h 55m.

Question 20

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Amsterdam (AMS) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 48m.

Question 21

How often are flights from San José to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San José and London historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 189 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José and London?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from San José to London were found on Avianca (£586) and KLM (£587).

Question 27

What is the cheapest San José to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San José to London costs £629 on the route between San José (SJO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other San José-London routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £810 on average.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from San José to London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to London from San José usually cost between £570 and £730 in March.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £584 on Multiple Airlines (7 Mar–26 Apr).

Question 31

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is Air France, followed by KLM.

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