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Flights from London to San José

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to San José (SJO) take about 11h 23m (8,708 km). British Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $960 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying London to San José

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

✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

London to San José fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $960 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $560. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$9601 Nov 2026 · British Airways$561 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$11654 Dec 2026 · British Airways$633 · 3 stops4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$204317 Jan 2027 · British Airways$560 · 3 stops17 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $561 for November 2026, $560 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 (London 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 — London to San José flights

How long is the flight from London to San José?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to San José (SJO) takes about 11h 23m, covering 8,708 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 London from San José by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 8,708 km (5,411 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to San José?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–SJO route include British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to San José cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–SJO was $960 USD with British Airways (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 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 London to San José?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $560 one-way, against $633 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to San José?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $561 with one stop against $960 nonstop, a saving of $399. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK 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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