Cheap flights from Rome to San José from £271

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£271
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Wed, Apr 29
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£290
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£299
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£313
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£316
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£353
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Sat, May 2 – Thu, May 7
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£713
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Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£713
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1 stop
Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£715
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1 stop
Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£754
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Thu, Apr 30 – Wed, May 6
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£754
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Rome FCOSan José SJO
£780
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£271

Cheapest round-trip

£713

Average round-trip

£840

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

₡700-₡900 (CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD))

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

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

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

₡20,000-₡50,000 (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
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
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 Rome to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
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
175
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
88%
27°C17°C
18 Apr
87%
25°C14°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
26°C17°C
19 Apr
79%
26°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
27°C14°C
20 Apr
87%
25°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
27°C13°C
21 Apr
82%
28°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
73%
29°C13°C
22 Apr
83%
26°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
76%
29°C13°C
23 Apr
87%
25°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
80%
28°C12°C
24 Apr
87%
25°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, or Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International when they travel from Rome to San José. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Ryanair, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Rome 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 Rome?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rome and London, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Lisbon, Bristol, Belfast, Jeddah, Prague, Tirana, Budapest, Istanbul, New York, Athens, Chișinău, Warsaw.
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 Rome?
Rome is mainly served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International.
What airports are near Rome?
The main airport in Rome is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is also served by Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, San Francesco d Assisi, Marche Airport.
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 Rome and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Rome and San José with Avianca, Ryanair, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rome and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rome 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 Rome and San José?
Traveling between Rome 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 Rome?
There are a number of airports in and around Rome. The main one is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and other nearby airports include Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, San Francesco d Assisi, Marche Airport
How many airports are there near San José?
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