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$433+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 March, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$628
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$433
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$750

Good round-trip deal

$703 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:55 amFRA - SJO
1 stop18h 30mAir Canada
Wed 11/128:50 amSJO - FRA
1 stop15h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$628
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/222:15 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:50 amSJO - FRA
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$639
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/279:50 amFRA - SJO
1 stop33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/168:05 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$657
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:05 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$659
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/1610:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/308:05 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$660
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:55 pmFRA - SJO
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/151:35 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$672
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/412:00 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops33h 05mSWISS
Wed 11/263:50 pmSJO - FRA
2 stops15h 05mSWISS
Deal found 9/11$673
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:50 amFRA - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAir Canada
Sat 11/228:35 amSJO - FRA
1 stop15h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$682
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/48:40 pmSJO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$683

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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 September 11, 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

Thu 10/16

10:40 am-11:58 am

1 stop33h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$660

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/29

6:40 am-7:15 am

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

8:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

$687

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/30

6:40 am-7:15 am

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

8:45 am-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$687

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/21

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

8:37 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$691

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/15

5:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop22h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

2:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop14h 50m

$691

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 10/9

1:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

7:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

$691

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/3

5:25 pm-8:32 am

1 stop22h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

$691

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 11/12

1:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

8:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop17h 35m

$693

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 2/22

11:05 am-7:53 pm

1 stop15h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop17h 05m

$693

Frankfurt am MainSan José

FRA - SJO

FRASJO

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/31

12:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

6:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops19h 20m

$693

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to San José

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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, San José Province?

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 August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, and United Airlines 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 5 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $687, United Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 32h 35m. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province is about 5808 mi.

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

    Air Canada, at $537, was found to be the cheapest airline from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and KLM. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $687. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $628 on average, our data indicates $1,082 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Frankfurt to San José

Discover the top 5 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$537Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$548Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$553Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$660Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$660Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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