Cheap flights from Nairobi to San José from £386

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Mon, May 25
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£386
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Tue, May 26
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£387
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Wed, May 27
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£389
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Thu, May 28
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£406
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Fri, May 29
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£420
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Thu, May 28
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£441
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£929
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£929
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Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£935
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£936
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Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
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£936
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Nairobi WILSan José SJO
£944
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£386

Cheapest round-trip

£929

Average round-trip

£1,520

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to San José. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Kenya Airways, JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
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.
Which airports are there in Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
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 Nairobi and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and San José with Avianca, Kenya Airways, JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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 Nairobi and San José?
Traveling between Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli
How many airports are there near San José?
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