Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is six hours behind London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SJO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
R 7,078 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 13,451. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to SJO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LHR to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you should also see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.