Cheap flights from Lisbon to San José from £427

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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£427
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£432
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£438
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2 stops
Mon, May 25
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£444
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£475
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£477
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£892
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Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£903
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1 stop
Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£907
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£935
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£963
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Lisbon LISSan José SJO
£1,010
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£427

Cheapest round-trip

£892

Average round-trip

£956

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

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.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

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
Lisbon Portela
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 Lisbon to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air EuropaAEAUXNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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 most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Air Europa, and Iberia Airlines. Lisbon 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lisbon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lisbon and London, Manchester, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Bristol, Madeira Islands, Amsterdam, Belfast, Rome, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Funchal, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Budapest, Ponta Delgada, Bucharest.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Los Angeles, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen.
What airports are near Lisbon?
The main airport in Lisbon is Lisbon Portela. It is also served by Lisbon Portela, Faro, Badajoz.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
Which airlines fly between Lisbon and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Lisbon and San José with Avianca, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Lisbon and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lisbon and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Lisbon and San José?
Traveling between Lisbon and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Lisbon?
There are a number of airports in and around Lisbon. The main one is Lisbon Portela and other nearby airports include Lisbon Portela, Faro, Badajoz
How many airports are there near San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and San José depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lisbon and San José arrive?
What time do flights between Lisbon and San José depart?
What time do flights between Lisbon and San José arrive?

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