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San Jose.C$821 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 5, returning Sun, Sep 21.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, Sep 21, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$821, select.
San Jose.C$842 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Mon, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$842, select.
San Jose.C$846 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 24, returning Sat, Oct 4.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Sep 24, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, Oct 4, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$846, select.
San Jose.C$883 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 31, returning Wed, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Sun, Aug 31, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, Sep 10, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$883, select.
San Jose.C$892 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Fri, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Nov 14, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$892, select.
San Jose.C$894 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 30, returning Fri, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Oct 30, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Nov 14, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$894, select.
San Jose.C$898 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 6, returning Mon, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Nov 6, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, Nov 17, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$898, select.
San Jose.C$906 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 8, returning Fri, Dec 12.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Mon, Dec 8, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Dec 12, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$906, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in September.
Aug
from C$1,094
Sep
from C$821
Oct
from C$842
Nov
from C$898
Dec
from C$906
Jan
from C$1,011
Feb
from C$964
Mar
from C$1,251
Apr
from C$1,303
May
from C$1,279
Jun
from C$1,474
Jul
from C$2,236

Direct flights from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria

London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

London to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$821
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria is C$821. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
British Airways flies direct from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
There are 3 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

  • San Jose is six hours behind London and observes the UTC-6 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your LGW to SJO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.

  • Among carriers operating LGW to SJO flights, British Airways leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and SJO include:

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is C$498. A round-trip ticket right now is C$821. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to SJO.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LGW to SJO is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose in May.

  • When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to SJO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

  • Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.

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