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$329+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — EDI
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
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 November 10, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Fri 11/148:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Tue 11/185:50 amEDI - SJO
2 stops22h 17mKLM
Deal found 11/7$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/262:20 pmSJO - EDI
2 stops38h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmEDI - SJO
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$972
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Thu 11/138:05 pmSJO - EDI
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:35 pmEDI - SJO
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,014
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/268:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:00 amEDI - SJO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$1,062
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/82:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:25 amEDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/7$1,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:45 amSJO - EDI
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:25 amEDI - SJO
1 stop16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,086
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/268:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Wed 12/35:50 amEDI - SJO
2 stops18h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/8$1,096
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/198:30 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop17h 25mKLM
Tue 11/255:50 amEDI - SJO
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/9$1,120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:40 pmSJO - EDI
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Thu 11/206:00 amEDI - SJO
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9$1,130

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 November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$888
(KLM)

One-way from

$329
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,041
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

1:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/12

11:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$888

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

4:15 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/28

4:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops22h 40m

$928

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

9:25 am-12:56 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$978

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/27

9:25 am-6:16 pm

2 stops38h 51m

$978

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

9:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$978

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-7:55 am

2 stops19h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/15

9:25 am-12:56 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$978

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/25

1:43 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$329

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/24

1:43 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$363

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/28

1:43 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$369

San JoséEdinburgh

SJO - EDI

SJOEDI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

5:00 am-9:15 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$382

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Deals found on 11/9

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Edinburgh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Edinburgh in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Edinburgh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Edinburgh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Edinburgh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edinburgh from San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 November 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Edinburgh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% 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 November 10, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,486 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

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 19h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $978. Airlines will cover a distance of 5289 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Air France, at $838, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José to Edinburgh.. Air France is priced at 20% 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $954). 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 airline flying from San José to Edinburgh

Discover the top airline 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 November 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$838Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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