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Cheap Flights from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

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Flight deals from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 6,789 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,789, select.
San Jose.R 8,246 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,246, select.
San Jose.R 9,440 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Athens International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,440, select.
San Jose.R 9,491 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,491, select.
San Jose.R 9,776 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Feb.One-way flight with TAROM.Outbound indirect flight with TAROM, departs from Athens International on Thu, 19 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,776, select.
San Jose.R 9,944 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Athens International on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,944, select.
San Jose.R 11,222 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 4 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,222, select.
San Jose.R 14,664 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,664, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Athens International 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 Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from R 6,789
Jul
from R 9,944
Aug
from R 9,491
Sep
from R 23,488
Oct
from R 8,246
Nov
from R 9,440
Dec
from R 14,664
Jan
from R 11,222
Feb
from R 9,776
Mar
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Apr
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May
from R 31,064

Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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

Athens to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,789
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is R 11,508. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 11,508.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Athens International to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Athens International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Athens International Airport and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, SWISS offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose is eight hours behind Athens and is in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your ATH to SJO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and SJO:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is R 6,789. A return plane ticket right now is R 11,508. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap tickets from ATH to SJO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ATH to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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

  • From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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

  • Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ATH to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.