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$466+ 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — SJO
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
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 Wednesday

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 July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$788
(Norse)

One-way from

$466
(Mytrip)

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 16, 2025.

This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/162:00 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/196:30 amSJO - LGW
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$788
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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
Mon 12/88:10 pmSJO - LGW
2 stops15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 7/15$801
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 11/811:00 amLGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 11/156:30 pmSJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/16$864
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 8/2312:00 pmLGW - SJO
2 stops55h 10mDelta
Thu 9/41:35 pmSJO - LGW
2 stops37h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/16$866
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 11/297:35 pmLGW - SJO
1 stop27h 00mIberia
Sun 1/256:15 pmSJO - LGW
1 stop18h 35mIberia
Deal found 7/16$993

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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 July 16, 2025.
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

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San José

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Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 10/16

2:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$788

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 11/18

6:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

8:10 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$801

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 11/8

11:00 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/15

6:30 pm-10:55 am

Nonstop10h 25m

$864

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 8/23

12:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops55h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops61h 25m

$866

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 11/29

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$993

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$466

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 11/8

11:40 am-11:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$638

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

11:00 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$846

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 8/29

10:00 am-9:51 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$891

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 9/10

8:40 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$899

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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 July 11, 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 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air Transat, and SWISS 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
416 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,661 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Europa
7.0
Good
540 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,839 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 ($801), British Airways ($864), and Delta ($866) 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?

    $638 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 Air Europa, with prices starting from $846 and $891, 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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