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$477+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or April, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$786
(Norse)

One-way from

$477
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,274
From London Gatwick to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Norse 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/282:00 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/411:37 amSJO - LGW
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$786
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.
Tue 11/186:40 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/33:50 pmSJO - LGW
2 stops20h 00mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$798
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1811:00 amLGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 12/16:15 pmSJO - LGW
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$868
This Air Transat 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 Transat is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:40 amLGW - SJO
1 stop17h 55mAir Transat
Thu 12/412:55 amSJO - LGW
1 stop26h 50mAir Transat
Deal found 7/29$1,009

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José that are best for you.

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Gatwick

Fly to

San José

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 8/28

2:00 pm-10:32 am

1 stop27h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

11:37 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 23m

$786

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/18

6:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

3:50 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$798

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/18

11:00 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$868

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 11/27

2:00 pm-11:27 am

1 stop27h 27m

$477

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 11/15

11:40 am-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$777

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$846

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 11/16

6:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,072

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 8/11

11:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,208

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Gatwick to San José. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 67 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from London Gatwick 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Transat, SWISS, and Iberia from London Gatwick 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 Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,859 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Liam,Jun 2025

GLA - YYZ

To and from Glasgow with Air Transat. Excellent flights, food, service. Nothing but praise.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick?

    If you book a flight to San José from London Gatwick, you will be flying to Juan Santamaria Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is located 8.8 mi from the center of San José. There are 0 flights from London Gatwick to Juan Santamaria Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS ($798), and British Airways ($868) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province. You may be able to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    $777 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Transat. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and SWISS, with prices starting from $846 and $1,072, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from London Gatwick 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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