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$412+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Amsterdam (AMS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — AMS
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Amsterdam (AMS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$862
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$412
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,375

Good round-trip deal

$849 or less
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Cheapest flights from San José to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/167:48 pmSJO - AMS
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/2210:30 amAMS - SJO
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$862
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/37:30 amSJO - AMS
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/1212:30 pmAMS - SJO
3 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$875
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/242:05 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop35h 15mJetBlue
jue. 10/21:40 pmAMS - SJO
1 stop31h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 8/20$894
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/58:30 pmSJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 25mKLM
mié. 11/191:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/20$929
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/208:05 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop16h 30mKLM
lun. 11/241:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/19$945
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/308:05 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop15h 15mKLM
mié. 11/51:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/20$946
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/157:25 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop14h 20mKLM
mié. 10/291:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/20$948
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/37:30 amSJO - AMS
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/106:35 amAMS - SJO
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$954
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/81:35 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop15h 35mKLM
vie. 11/141:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/19$959
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/52:15 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop32h 40mKLM
dom. 11/91:45 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/18$960

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Amsterdam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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Amsterdam

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Price

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/16

7:48 pm-9:45 am

3 stops30h 57m

Amsterdam Schiphol

sáb. 11/22

10:30 am-1:40 pm

3 stops34h 10m

$862

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/3

7:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

dom. 10/12

12:30 pm-10:41 am

3 stops30h 11m

$875

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/8

7:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 2/17

6:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops21h 00m

$885

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 9/24

2:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop35h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

jue. 10/2

1:40 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$894

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/4

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 11/11

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/3

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

vie. 11/7

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/1

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 12/9

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/11

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

vie. 11/14

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

dom. 11/9

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

8:30 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

mié. 11/19

1:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$929

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Amsterdam

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Amsterdam

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, and United Airlines from San José to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,887 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,388 reviews

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Amsterdam flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    Airlines like JetBlue and KLM fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in about 10h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 24h 50m. The distance between San José, San José Province and Amsterdam is about 5626 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Amsterdam, with prices starting at $836. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $898 and $927, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,208 for a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $571 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $875.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San José to Amsterdam

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to Amsterdam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$836Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$927Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$983Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,112Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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