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Cheapest return flight
633 €
Typical prices: 682 €-1.057 €
Air France
Wed 26.9.Thu 4.10.
HAJ - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
746 €
Typical prices: 874 €-1.255 €
Lufthansa
Thu 6.12.Thu 27.12.
FRA - SJO • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 12h 09m
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Most flights • 4 per week
Best reviews • 7,5 score
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Cheapest • 15% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Sat, 26. Sep - Sun, 4. Oct
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5:55 - 17:00HAJ  Hannover-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:05 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAJ Hannover
19h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
633 €Air France
Sat, 26. Sep - Sun, 4. Oct
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14:50 - 17:00HAJ  Hannover-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:05 - 22:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAJ Hannover
19h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
639 €Air France
Fri, 23. Oct - Thu, 5. Nov
Air Canada Logo
7:30 - 20:20HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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8:45 - 11:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
19h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
639 €Air Canada
Fri, 23. Oct - Thu, 5. Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 20:20HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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21:00 - 18:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
641 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
Air Canada Logo
11:00 - 22:30HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:20 - 12:50SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
20h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
642 €Air Canada
Mon, 26. Oct - Wed, 11. Nov
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14:35 - 16:10STR  Stuttgart Echterdingen-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:30 - 22:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-STR Stuttgart Echterdingen
20h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
645 €KLM
Wed, 18. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 - 15:45HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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18:40 - 18:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
645 €Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5. Nov - Fri, 13. Nov
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6:50 - 15:45HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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17:25 - 22:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
22h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
651 €Iberia
Sat, 26. Sep - Thu, 8. Oct
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6:05 - 17:00BRE  Bremen-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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18:25 - 21:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BRE Bremen
19h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
654 €KLM
Wed, 18. Nov - Sat, 28. Nov
Iberia Logo
6:50 - 15:45HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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17:25 - 22:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
22h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
736 €Iberia
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Germany to San José flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Germany to San José with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

Hannover to San José is the cheapest route at 633 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Hamburg to San José is the most popular connection with return deals from 639 €.

How much is a flight to San José?

A return flight to San José costs 830 € on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cologne average 716 €, while Stuttgart runs a bit higher at 768 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San José at 794 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at 920 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to San José with an average price of 739 € return.
  • July (1.088 €) and December (941 €) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

Night flights to San José are the cheapest at 758 € return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at 906 €.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

Flights under 682 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San José at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Cologne 578 €
  • Stuttgart 617 €
  • Dresden 632 €
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When are flights to San José the cheapest?

Flights to San José are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to San José

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

397 €
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flights from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to San José, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San José?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from Germany to San José at 4 per week, and for this route Lufthansa is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to San José. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to San José?

    Direct flights to San José are available from Frankfurt am Main Airport, with a flight time of about 12h 00m.

  • How many flights serve San José?

    San José receives 1 flights per day and 4 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most flights to San José with 4 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to San José is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San José is around 682 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to San José?

    Last-minute fares to San José – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 10% above the average return fare of 830 €.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to San José?

Your guide to booking San José flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to San José, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to San José, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around 682 € return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to San José in September. Return fares historically average 739 € that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to 148 € per return. Evening flights to San José average 758 € compared to 906 € for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to San José, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San José

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1650 reviews
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
7,0Entertainment
7,1Food
7,5Boarding
Airline reviews

It was a really good experience. Food, snacks, and beverages were good. Flight entertainment was also a good one.

10,0 ExcellentKushal, Sept 2026
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It was a really good experience. Food, snacks, and beverages were good. Flight entertainment was also a good one.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

their gluten free lactose meal is the best, I have never been satisfied with my flight meals. I definitely enjoyed my flight and the chair is very spacious for economy. I'm so glad Delta is my flight way back to NY.

My seat was so uncomfortable, and the headrest was broken. Very very disappointing for the price I paid.

the food was not good and was such a little amount, also the flight doesnt offer any free snacks at the back of the plane in case any passenger gets hungry. So many other airlines likes klm, air france always offer snack at the back of the plane. A lot of the passenger were complaining during the flight about that the they were hungry even after the meals were served. The variety of movies offer on the individual screens are really not that much, so makes the flight longer and boring

Connecting time in Zurich was 50 minutes. We had to rush due to delay previous flight. To short for our luggage, got it only with 24 hours delay

This was the second time my trip that Swiss lost my luggage from one of their own connecting flights. Really frustrating.

No choice of food was given, and I was served leftovers, so they were returned back. the crew is unfriendly and harsh. Need to be trained on communication.

As an ex airline employee in my home country of Jamaica, it was wonderful to see that Swiss Air has maintained it's exemplary service. The crew was both pleasant and professional. The meals were wholesome and tasty. My brother and I traveled and we both agree that our amazing vacation started with the excellent experience with Swiss Air. Continue to keep your standards high 🙂

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

Crew took my carry on and checked it in; turned out to be a blessing; however the luggage was delayed at my final destination; receiving it 36 hours later. Thought, we'd get, at least water; but the Swiss chocolate was delicious. Thanks.

Like the blanket. Food wasn’t good and boarding was a mess

The flight was canceled so it’s stupid to send me this now !!!!!

The counter person at the gate was rude and demeaning, to the point that I wouldn't fly this airline again.

In Barcelona had to descend from the aircraft down the steps with heavy bags, and then get on a crowded bus to the terminal

We couldn’t take the direct flight back home in Florida because the flight in Palermo was delayed flor long time and keep us inside the cabin without moving the plane. The plane from Munich to Orlando was still there when we arrived to the gate but they said it was late for us to board the plane. We rushed the most to get there. It was a bad experience and got back exhausted and with pain in all muy body. We are seniors 72 and for us was very bad

Not the greatest. The staff was unpleasant and we had delays. The boarding was done out of order.

ok, butt flght was delyed for 2,5h from Frankfurt, and next Flight to Columbuse same

Very kind Lufthansa agent somehow gave us all no charge extra business class seats and helped us get home rested and happy.

Boarding was conducted in a confusing manner as no boarding group was displayed on my boarding pass and group calls were inaudible. Flight was delayed due to oil issues and loading issues. Had to wait almost 45 minutes for bags at baggage claim.

Seats are complete BS for 10 hrs. The guy at counter canceled our return flight from europe. Lufthansa on the way back made United look like a trailer park gathering. If given the opportunity, I will never fly united again. Lufthansa seats werent much better to be fair but the service was a 10 out of 10. Incant express how difficult umited made my trip.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

The plane was new. Should give more options on food.

No food other than a tiny snack. The flight is too long for not having a more substantial food option, other than buying the overprices and mostly non-plant-based options from the menu.

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

rerouted on red eye. arrived 9 hours late with no luggage. still missing after 3 days. up to 45 day to deal with it. SHAME

The crew is super friendly and helpful , boarding was quick and easy , the prices are too high for a an airline that doesn’t provide complementary meals or snacks for long flights

The flight crew was nice and courteous. The food was terrible. There are no in-flight entertainment services, the plane is outdated and dilapidated, and the flight is delayed. Both from Newark and Montreal. Too bad.

That was the last time I booked Kayak. The connecting flight got canceled and the trouble shooting terrible. Next times, I will book the airlines directly. Good bye

I want to highlight the crew members and their excellent work and professionalism. They work hard to make a long trip the most comfortable as possible, the food and drinks they offer are pretty good. And they are always asking if you need something else. I have had experiences with other airlines where you have to basically beg for a bottle of water. This is not the case. Highly recommended!!!

Way too crampled. Charge more and put in less seats.

I was first assigned a seat that could not recline fully and was at the back of the craft. I was not able to select another seat during check-in even when opting to pay for selecting a different seat. I had to contact the airline and spent 25min with a chatbot and was then transferred to an agent who was very helpful and could change my seat (free of charge). The entire process took me one hour. If I happened to not have that hour available this would have been a problem. And that was only to check in. The next problem is that the airport lounge I had access to is located landside. How strange. So it means that you need to allow time for security check and passport control and boarding time when leaving the lounge, which makes it almost pointless having lounge access unless you have a very long layover or arrive 5 hours before the flight. Inflight service was okay. But not up to par with the likes of QA, SQ or CX, even though the price is the same or even more. It was much better than the domestic flight where Lufthansa is actually a low-cost airline with legacy airline prices.

The seats on Lufthansa’s international business class on the A350-900 is the worst product in the market. Our chief purser was AMAZING though. She is the best FA I have had in many years.

One of the best airliner in the world But airport was very poor

Very bad 3 times change the gate and too much delay...

the blanket was great and pillow helped. really need a toothpick packed with meals

This was the worst flight of my life. Economy seat directly behind a premium economy seat with extra recline meant I have about 6 inches between my face and their chair. My seat would not recline at all. I couldn't even use my laptop on the tray table because I had so little room. I was in a casket basically for 10 hours. Completely unacceptable.

Boarding was slow to begin. Economy board should be accomplished from rear of plane to front, as the entrance doors are front of plane. This would eliminate waiting and passenger congestion on the plane. Meals were good however crew will not check if you want meal if sleeping, should be like Emirates and give seat tags wake for meals or do not disturb. Entertainment ok but screen headphone/jacks were distorted - took 3 sets of headphones to get working properly. Flight crew was amazing, exceptionally nice, professional, best Lufthansa crew I have experienced.

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