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$439+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — FRA
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 Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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

$926
(KLM)

One-way from

$439
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,276

Good round-trip deal

$1,234 or less

Good one-way deal

$586 or less
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flights from San José to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Frankfurt. 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 7/28. 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 9/161:35 pmSJO - FRA
2 stops19h 40mKLM
Wed 10/110:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop33h 28mKLM
Deal found 7/28$926
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:25 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3010:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$938
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:45 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Wed 11/267:20 amFRA - SJO
1 stop13h 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$941
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:40 pmSJO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa
Thu 11/271:20 pmFRA - SJO
Nonstop12h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/27$943
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:55 amSJO - FRA
2 stops39h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/29:45 amFRA - SJO
1 stop20h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$944
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/24:10 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop18h 50mIberia
Tue 8/196:30 amFRA - SJO
1 stop16h 05mIberia
Deal found 7/29$949
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.
Sat 8/27:40 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop15h 30mAir France
Tue 8/199:45 amFRA - SJO
1 stop15h 40mAir France
Deal found 7/28$972
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:55 amSJO - FRA
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/295:25 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop21h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$995

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Frankfurt 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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San José

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Frankfurt

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:35 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/1

10:40 am-12:08 pm

1 stop33h 28m

$926

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

7:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/30

10:40 am-12:08 pm

1 stop33h 28m

$938

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

7:55 am-7:00 am

2 stops39h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/2

9:45 am-11:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$944

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 10/28

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$945

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

3:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/27

9:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$946

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

4:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/19

6:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$949

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/2

7:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/19

9:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$972

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

7:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/29

5:25 pm-7:32 am

1 stop21h 07m

$995

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/19

11:27 am-10:15 am

3 stops38h 48m

$439

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:35 pm-8:55 am

1 stop35h 20m

$626

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Frankfurt

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should look to book at least 77 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Frankfurt. 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 typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport, such as KLM, Air France, and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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
8,899 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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
9,822 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

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

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 7 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip from $926. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $944, and Lufthansa, from $945. KLM is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    $626 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Iberia, with prices starting from $712 and $752, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $525. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $843 on average our data indicates $1,866 when flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 7 airlines flying from San José to Frankfurt

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José to Frankfurt. 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 CanadaCheapest$740Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$772Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$812Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$815Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$820Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IberiaCheapest$915Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$946Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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