Cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José from £537

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£537
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Wed, Jul 22
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£537
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£547
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£548
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£555
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£619
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 11 – Fri, Aug 28
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£658
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 12 – Fri, Aug 28
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£658
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 12 – Fri, Sep 4
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£668
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 26
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£682
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 11 – Sat, Aug 29
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£684
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1 stop
Thu, Aug 13 – Tue, Sep 1
Amsterdam AMSSan José SJO

£690
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9070 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Amsterdam to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air TransatTSCTSNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
92%
28°C15°C
23 May
89%
24°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
27°C16°C
24 May
74%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
80%
28°C15°C
25 May
80%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C15°C
26 May
85%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
20 May
85%
27°C16°C
27 May
88%
24°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
77%
25°C16°C
28 May
88%
23°C17°C
Friday
22 May
89%
24°C16°C
29 May
81%
24°C16°C
The distance between Amsterdam and San José is 9070 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, easyJet, Ryanair, Air Transat, and Copa Airlines. Amsterdam and San José have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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