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$430+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to San José (SJO)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SJO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:50 amFRA - SJO
1 stop34h 16mDelta
Wed 12/247:00 amSJO - FRA
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/10$873
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/248:40 amFRA - SJO
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/179:40 amSJO - FRA
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$919
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/261:50 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop35h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/216:30 amSJO - FRA
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$920
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/296:50 amFRA - SJO
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/89:40 amSJO - FRA
1 stop40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$939
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1312:50 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/282:30 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/131:20 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop26h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/112:20 pmSJO - FRA
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/101:20 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop26h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/238:45 amSJO - FRA
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/105:10 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops26h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/248:45 amSJO - FRA
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1312:50 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/279:40 amSJO - FRA
1 stop40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$950
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/311:50 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/148:45 amSJO - FRA
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$965
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/2612:50 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops38h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/169:40 amSJO - FRA
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$966
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/248:40 amFRA - SJO
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/268:45 amSJO - FRA
2 stops24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$970

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to San José (SJO). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$699
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$430
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,222

Good round-trip deal

$1,319 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to San José 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/17

9:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$728

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/23

9:50 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$735

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/24

9:50 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$735

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 1/17

12:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-6:35 am

2 stops17h 05m

$736

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/21

5:10 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 pm-6:35 am

2 stops24h 07m

$737

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/23

1:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

9:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$737

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/30

5:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop22h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

8:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

$737

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop30h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

8:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop41h 00m

$737

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/28

7:05 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

7:55 am-6:30 am

2 stops38h 35m

$757

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/11

1:50 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop35h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

8:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

$783

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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 Frankfurt to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to San José. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of $544). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 FRA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José 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
1,504 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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
1,504 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,504 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,504 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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 Canada
7.1
Good
10,517 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,504 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,626 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,504 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

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 Frankfurt to San José. 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 into for flights to San José from Frankfurt am Main?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Frankfurt am Main. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José?

    A quick flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José can take about 34h 10m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $728. There are 5808 mi between Frankfurt am Main Airport and San José.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($537), Air France ($547), and Lufthansa ($638) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José. Air Canada is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,114. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $733 on average, our data indicates $1,344 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José (average of $544). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 4 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to San José. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$537Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$547Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$606Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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