Flights from San José Airport (SJO) to Gatwick Airport Airport (LGW)

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Flight from Juan Santamaría International to London Gatwick are only operated by one airliner – British Airways. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 4 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to London Gatwick United Kingdom can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at London Gatwick is different from Juan Santamaría International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Juan Santamaría International to London Gatwick, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
British Airways011111110:5518:35VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with British Airways. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers BA2236 with times between 10:55 and 18:35.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for British Airways at britishairways.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

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
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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Wednesday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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Thursday
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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Friday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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Saturday
18:35
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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Sunday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA2236
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to London Gatwick. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Liberia to Gatwick 011 Hours 7 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to London LGW?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San José SJO to London LGW is £578.09 ($723 €695.71)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to London LGW?
The cheapest direct return flight from San José SJO to London LGW is £739.60 ($925 €890.08)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to London LGW?
The cheapest flight one way from San José SJO to London LGW is £231.08 ($289 €278.09)
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What is the cheapest return flight from San José SJO to London LGW?
The cheapest return flight from San José SJO to London LGW is £637.26 ($797 €766.91)
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Flight Info FAQ - San José (SJO) to London (LGW)

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

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