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$601+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EDI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in October or January, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$863
(KLM)

One-way from

$601
(KLM)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,211
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse
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Cheapest flights from San José to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 11/108:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amEDI - SJO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$846
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 11/28:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop20h 40mKLM
Tue 11/181:30 pmEDI - SJO
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Deal found 7/27$858
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:40 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop13h 55mAir France
Thu 8/146:00 amEDI - SJO
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Deal found 7/28$982

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/11

1:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/23

5:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$863

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/18

1:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/29

9:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop34h 08m

$891

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/6

7:40 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$982

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

1:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$601

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

12:44 pm-11:40 am

1 stop15h 56m

$676

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

12:44 pm-11:40 am

1 stop15h 56m

$734

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from San José to Edinburgh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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 EDI?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, and United Airlines from San José to Edinburgh 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
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

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
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

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
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

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
8,899 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    KLM, at $891, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air France. KLM is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh (average of $724). Flying from San José, San José Province to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Edinburgh

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Edinburgh. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$838Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,014Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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