Flights from London Airport LGW to San José Airport SJO

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Returns from £739.60

One-way from £701.22

As flights from London Gatwick to Juan Santamaría International are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is British Airways. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 4 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Gatwick.

Please see below the airlines that fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

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AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
British Airways010101011:0511:05VIEW FLIGHTS

British Airways is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 3 a week with times that vary between 11:05 and 11:05.

To book your flight you can visit British Airways on their website britishairways.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Tuesday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2237
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Thursday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2237
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Saturday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2237
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - London (LGW) to San José (SJO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to San José SJO?
The cheapest direct flight one way from London LGW to San José SJO is £701.22 ($877 €843.89)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to San José SJO?
The cheapest direct return flight from London LGW to San José SJO is £739.60 ($925 €890.08)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from London LGW to San José SJO?
The cheapest flight one way from London LGW to San José SJO is £300.64 ($376 €361.81)
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What is the cheapest return flight from London LGW to San José SJO?
The cheapest return flight from London LGW to San José SJO is £567.69 ($710 €683.20)
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Flight Info FAQ - London (LGW) to San José (SJO)

Who flies from London to San José?
The following airlines fly from London (LGW) to San José (SJO): British Airways.
How far is the flight from London to San José?
The flight from London to San José is 8,727KM or 5,423 miles.
How long does the flight from London to San José to take?
The flight from London to San José takes 11 Hours 4 Minutes.

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