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Flights from Amsterdam to San José

Nonstop flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) take about 11h 50m (9,060 km). KLM flies it. Lowest fare seen: $827 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Amsterdam to San José

Carriers on AMS–SJO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ KLMnonstop fare seen

Amsterdam to San José fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $827 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $628. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$508925 Oct 2026 · KLM$727 · 2 stops25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$11566 Nov 2026 · KLM$629 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$8277 Dec 2026 · KLM$628 · 2 stops2 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $629 for November 2026, $628 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Amsterdam to San José, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Amsterdam to San José flights

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San José?
A nonstop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO) takes about 11h 50m, covering 9,060 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Amsterdam from San José by air?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 9,060 km (5,630 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to San José?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AMS–SJO route include KLM. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Amsterdam to San José cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AMS–SJO was $827 USD with KLM (nonstop), departing 7 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San José?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $628 one-way, against $727 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Amsterdam to San José?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $628 with 2 stops against $827 nonstop, a saving of $199. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Netherlands to San José?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San José visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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