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Cheapest return flight
603 €
Typical prices: 745 €-1.123 €
Lufthansa, SWISS
Fri 12.1.Mon 22.1.
HAM - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
741 €
Typical prices: 915 €-1.302 €
Lufthansa
Mon 3.12.Thu 27.12.
FRA - SJO • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa. Average duration is 12h 15m
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Most flights • 5 per week
Best reviews • 7,5 score
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Cheapest • 17% 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 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Tue, 12. Jan - Fri, 22. Jan
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20:50 - 14:55HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
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17:00 - 14:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 00m1 stop Zurich
603 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12. Jan - Fri, 22. Jan
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20:50 - 14:55HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
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8:45 - 9:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
17h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
616 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12. Jan - Fri, 22. Jan
SWISS Logo
19:40 - 14:55HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 15m1 stop Zurich
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17:00 - 14:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
14h 00m1 stop Zurich
622 €SWISS
Fri, 22. Jan - Sat, 23. Jan
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7:30 - 23:50HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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9:20 - 10:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
17h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
622 €Air Canada
Thu, 12. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
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11:00 - 22:30HAM  Hamburg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl
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8:45 - 10:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-HAM Hamburg
18h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
629 €Air Canada
Thu, 21. Jan - Wed, 3. Feb
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 15:15DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 00m1 stop Zurich
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16:40 - 19:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
19h 25m1 stop Zurich
669 €SWISS
Fri, 4. Dec - Wed, 9. Dec
KLM Logo
10:10 - 17:40NUE  Nürnberg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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19:30 - 9:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-NUE Nürnberg
31h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
684 €KLM
Thu, 12. Nov - Wed, 25. Nov
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6:20 - 19:15DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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16:40 - 17:40SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
18h 00m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
688 €Lufthansa
Thu, 14. Jan - Tue, 26. Jan
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6:00 - 18:59NUE  Nürnberg-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 59m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl
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19:30 - 17:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-NUE Nürnberg
15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
696 €KLM
Tue, 12. Jan - Tue, 2. Feb
Lufthansa Logo
19:40 - 14:55DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Zurich
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21:00 - 18:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
14h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
705 €Lufthansa
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

Hamburg to San José is the cheapest route at 603 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San José?

On average, a return flight from Germany to San José costs 893 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Cologne average 744 €, while Münster runs a bit higher at 758 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San José at 858 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at 976 €.

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 810 € return.
•July (1.143 €) and December (1.027 €) 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 697 € return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at 972 €.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

Flights under 745 € 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 615 €
•Dresden 695 €
•Berlin 713 €.

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 12% 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

364 €
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Hannover 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.

  • 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 745 € 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 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 15m.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to San José?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to San José are from Düsseldorf, starting at 669 € return.

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

    Last-minute fares to San José (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 7% higher than the average return fare of 893 €.

  • 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 5 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.

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

  • How many flights serve San José?

    San José receives 1 flights per day and 5 per week from across the world. Frankfurt am Main Airport has the most flights to San José with 5 weekly flights.

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, book around 14 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 12% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to San José, a good return fare is around 745 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to San José in September. Return fares historically average 810 €, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 275 € on a return flight. Evening flights to San José average 697 € compared to 972 € for midday flights.
  • 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 1651 reviews
7,0Entertainment
7,1Food
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
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.

Food too spicy. Very late boarding. Premium Econ seat did not recline.

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.

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 !!!!!

Flight from Munich to O’Hare was great but it was on Lufthansa, a UA partner. It had more legroom than United, seat slid forward to make reclining more comfortable, they offered free drinks. United offered none of this. Oh and the food was superior to United’s which honestly, sucked.

It was very good. the food was varied and tasty, the movie was the same, maybe I would recommend changing the movie selection every month because my flight to Amsterdam was in September and I came back from Munich en October they are flights so long and we need something to see. But however I liked flying with United

Good food and entertainment. Poor choices for drinks. Sitting for 12 hours on the row by the restrooms, which do not recline, was a torture

Fought with Lufthansa was poor, seats are uncomfortable, food was bad and luggage did not arrive to IA

premium economy is expensive but worth it for the comfort and food on a long flight

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

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.

Proximity of the the gate to the lounge could have been better but overall a nice experience. The lounge was exceptional. Getting from the Schengen side to the international side was also pain free. Boarding the plane, service on board , disembarking at Heathrow and quick delivery of bags all made for a good overall experience.

Such a comfortable flight! Food was yummy and staff was very friendly! Will absolutely fly Lufthansa again.

Again another extremely chaotic boarding for the flight. Could have easily opened up more automated gates and the staff could have proactively managed the queues as they're forming rather than sitting behind the counter, waiting for the boarding to start.

There was a stewardess walking up and down and keep spraying room refreshner on people heads and faces. I had to bread this and smell like a room freshener afterwards not to mention was keep falling on my face. It was terrible.

The food was fine. The seats are small but accomidating. The staff was very freindly. I would fly them again happily

My flight to Frankfurt was a very pleasant experience. The food was good, but what really stood out was the cabin crew, who were exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional. The service was excellent—honestly, better than on some much more expensive flights I’ve taken. A wonderful experience overall!

The flight from FRA to SFO was uncomfortable. The crew allowed people to change seats after boarding finished, but then made some people move back to their seats but not others, which resulted in my wife and I having to sit in two middle seats for an 11 hour flight. The entertainment system was not working well throughout the flight, and stopped working completely around hour 8.

Economy plus on a long flight with Lufthansa was wonderful. Service starts with a pillow, blanket, slippers and care package waiting on your seat. An it just gets better from there.

Review what was entered already in the same booking. Not sure we will use Arrant Grant, given what happened!

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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