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$458+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EDI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/165:15 pm
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops16h 50m
KLM
Thu 2/269:25 am
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 37m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$962
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 10/106:25 pm
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop21h 45m
KLM
Thu 10/159:00 am
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$963
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/201:23 pm
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 27m
KLM
Sat 10/249:00 am
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$964
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 5/137:15 pm
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/275:40 am
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$989
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 10/11:25 pm
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop15h 25m
KLM
Thu 10/89:00 am
EDI
-
SJO
1 stop33h 58m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$997
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:45 am
SJO
-
EDI
3 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/910:00 pm
EDI
-
SJO
3 stops47h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,022
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/68:05 pm
SJO
-
EDI
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/285:45 am
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,044
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:30 am
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 5/910:30 am
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,069
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:00 am
SJO
-
EDI
2 stops19h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 4/110:30 am
EDI
-
SJO
2 stops18h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,080

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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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$962
(KLM)

One-way from

$458
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,081
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Edinburgh 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

5:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/26

9:25 am-10:02 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$962

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/24

6:30 am-8:30 am

2 stops19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

10:30 am-9:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$1,069

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops19h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/1

10:30 am-9:43 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$1,080

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

7:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop34h 04m

$1,094

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

2:49 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop33h 56m

$1,118

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

2:49 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/26

5:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,122

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

5:15 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

11:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$1,193

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

2:54 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,261

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/5

12:30 am-7:40 am

2 stops24h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/16

12:30 pm-7:37 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$1,290

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

2:54 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops15h 51m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/4

9:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$1,335

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Edinburgh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Edinburgh (average of $754). Flying from San José to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Air France 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
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Edinburgh?

    A quick flight from San José to Edinburgh can take about 16h 50m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $962. Airlines will cover a distance of 5289 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Air France, at $838, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be KLM. Air France is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 to Edinburgh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Edinburgh (average of $754). Flying from San José to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,005). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Edinburgh

Discover the top 2 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$838Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$927Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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