Cheap flights from London to San Jose, Costa Rica from $1,908 LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, STN → SJO
London City Airport (LCY), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Luton Airport (LTN), London Southend Airport (SEN), Stansted Airport (STN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,908 with Wizz Air UK, 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027, found today.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,908, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $955 to $1,426
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $648 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- British Airways
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $955 to $1,426.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,908
1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air UK
London Luton Airport (LTN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 1:16 p.m. · 50 h 4 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,214
16 May 2027 – 29 May 2027 · British Airways
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Leaves 2:15 p.m. · Return leaves 6:45 a.m. · 21 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,908 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates
$648 18 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $648 to $1,838.
At $1,908, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates from 25 Nov to 3 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Jan 2027, 3 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 costs $1,560: $348 less than the cheapest found recently.
Helvetic Airways · London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) · out 1 stop, back 1 stop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
187 fares on 17 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 4 Dec | $999 | avianca airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 22 Dec | $1,030 | SWISS | London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $1,686 | AirDolomiti | London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 9 Feb 2027 | $1,092 | United Airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,102 | American Airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 21 Jan 2027 | $1,282 | Air Canada | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $2,328 | KLM | London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 | $1,090 | KLM | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,440 | KLM | London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $1,301 | KLM | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,560 | Helvetic Airways | London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $648 | Ryanair | Stansted Airport (STN) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 | $784 | avianca airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 | $890 | avianca airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 May 2027 – 29 May 2027 | $891 | avianca airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 | $955 | avianca airlines | London Heathrow Airport (LHR) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jul 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 | $1,426 | KLM | London City Airport (LCY) → Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $648.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: avianca airlines, KLM, SWISS, AirDolomiti, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, Helvetic Airways.
Premium cabin fares from London to San Jose
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for London to San Jose?
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Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $1,305 | $842 | +65% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $1,061 | $804 | +34% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $992 | $851 | +25% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $1,166 | $1,069 | +47% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $793 | $648 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
| 180+ days | $974 | $890 | +23% | 17 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from London to San Jose?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,908 with Wizz Air UK, 1 Jan 2027 to 15 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $648 with Ryanair, 18 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 17 departure dates is usually $955 to $1,426.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to San Jose?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $648, 18 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from London to San Jose?
In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from London to San Jose?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,214 with British Airways, 16 May 2027 to 29 May 2027, found 3 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from London to San Jose?
Between 25 Nov and 3 Jul 2027, avianca airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 17 departure dates we hold, KLM on 5 and SWISS on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work