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$742+ 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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 May or June, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to San José

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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$761
(SWISS)

One-way from

$742
(Air Europa)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$869
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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 April 30, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/126:40 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mSWISS
Wed 6/182:40 pmSJO - LGW
2 stops20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$761
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/132:00 pmLGW - SJO
2 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2011:32 amSJO - LGW
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$763
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 11/1111:05 amLGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 11/226:35 pmSJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$975
This Air Europa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Europa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:00 amLGW - SJO
2 stops18h 53mAir Europa
Wed 9/242:29 pmSJO - LGW
2 stops18h 56mAir Europa
Deal found 4/29$1,077
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:40 amLGW - SJO
1 stop17h 55mAir Transat
Tue 1/2712:55 amSJO - LGW
1 stop26h 50mAir Transat
Deal found 4/29$1,124
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:55 amLGW - SJO
2 stops43h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/1210:10 amSJO - LGW
3 stops29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,346

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 6/12

6:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/18

2:40 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$761

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 6/13

2:00 pm-11:17 am

2 stops28h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

11:32 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 28m

$763

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 9/19

10:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

2:29 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$1,077

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 8/24

8:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

4:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,475

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 5/29

5:25 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$742

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 5/31

10:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops29h 20m

$756

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 5/29

6:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,064

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 5/31

11:35 am-11:35 pm

3 stops43h 00m

$1,159

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 7/27

11:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$2,576

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Deals found on 4/29

Compare providers for flights from Gatwick to San José

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 Gatwick to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 London Gatwick Airport-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Gatwick Airport-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Gatwick Airport-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Gatwick Airport-San José, San José Province 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 London Gatwick Airport-San José, San José Province 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 Gatwick to San José

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 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.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,698 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Air Europa
6.9
Okay
510 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,835 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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 ($761), Air Europa ($1,077), and British Airways ($1,475) 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?

    $742 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Europa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Iberia, with prices starting from $1,064 and $1,159, 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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