Cheap flights from Guangzhou to San José from £450

Cheap flights from Guangzhou to San José from £450

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Wed, Feb 18
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£450
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Tue, Feb 17
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£478
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Wed, Feb 18
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£516
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Fri, Feb 20
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£517
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Thu, Feb 19
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£534
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Wed, Feb 18
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£552
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3 stops
Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,075
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,092
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3 stops
Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,100
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3 stops
Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,108
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,109
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Mon, Feb 16 – Sat, Feb 21
Guangzhou CANSan José SJO

£1,120
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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
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Korean AirKALKEYes

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
175
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
96%
20°C15°C
14 Feb
87%
27°C12°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
21°C14°C
15 Feb
85%
27°C11°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
24°C14°C
16 Feb
87%
27°C12°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
20°C15°C
17 Feb
26°C14°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
86%
26°C14°C
18 Feb
26°C12°C
Thursday
12 Feb
76%
26°C12°C
19 Feb
87%
25°C12°C
Friday
13 Feb
86%
25°C14°C
20 Feb
89%
26°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, China Southern Airlines, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air. Guangzhou 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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