Cheap flights from San Jose to Bilbao from £352

Cheap flights from San Jose to Bilbao from £352

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3 stops
Tue, Apr 21
San Jose SJCBilbao BIO
£352
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Tue, Apr 21
San Jose SJCBilbao BIO
£417
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
San Jose SJCBilbao BIO
£442
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 20
San Jose SJCBilbao BIO
£444
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Mon, Apr 20
San Jose SJCBilbao BIO
£444
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
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£1,204
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How much do flights to Bilbao cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£352

Cheapest round-trip

£1,204

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Hawaiian Airlines

Getting from Bilbao airport to the city center

Fastest option: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Bizkaibus A3247 direct bus service.

Bilbao is served by Bilbao Airport (BIO), officially known as Bilbao Airport or Loiu Airport, located 12 km north of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including direct bus services, taxis, ride-hailing, and private transfers. The Bizkaibus A3247 provides frequent and affordable connections to the city center, while taxis offer a faster door-to-door option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-30 min

€3 (single ticket fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€25-€35 (metered; airport supplement applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€20-€35 (varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€40-€60 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

€30-€80 (daily rate; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bizkaibus A3247 stops at Termibus (main bus station) and Gran Vía in the city center.
  • Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; confirm fare before departure.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bilbao

Depart from
San Jose International
Arrive to
Bilbao
Average flights per week
354
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain - Museo Guggenheim Bilbao - Picos De Europa

Check-in for a flight from San Jose to Bilbao

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
VuelingVLGVYNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bilbao

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January11°C7°C
February12°C7°C
March14°C8°C
April15°C9°C
May17°C11°C
June21°C14°C
July23°C16°C
August24°C17°C
September22°C16°C
October20°C14°C
November15°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
88%
11°C6°C
19 Apr
16°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
83%
12°C6°C
20 Apr
16°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
15°C6°C
21 Apr
17°C7°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
20°C11°C
22 Apr
78%
15°C8°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C10°C
23 Apr
86%
9°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
17°C11°C
24 Apr
80%
11°C6°C
Saturday
18 Apr
17°C9°C
25 Apr
14°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Hawaiian Airlines, Vueling, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. San Jose and Bilbao have 354 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bilbao, consider visiting Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain, Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, and Picos De Europa.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Jose?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Jose and Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, San Diego, London, Morelia, Phoenix, Honolulu, Toronto, Mexico City, Dallas, Tokyo, Burbank, Edmonton, León, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bilbao?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Barcelona, Liverpool, Belfast, Inverness, Bristol, Lisbon, Madrid, Vienna, Alicante, Newcastle upon Tyne, Prague, Leeds, Milan, Málaga.
What airports are near San Jose?
The main airport in San Jose is San Jose International. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International.
What airports are near Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, San Sebastián, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Pau Pyrénées.
Which airlines fly between San Jose and Bilbao?
Currently, you can fly between San Jose and Bilbao with Hawaiian Airlines, Vueling, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Jose and Bilbao?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Jose and Bilbao, 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 San Jose and Bilbao?
Traveling between San Jose and Bilbao, 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 San Jose?
There are a number of airports in and around San Jose. The main one is San Jose International and other nearby airports include Sacramento International, San Jose International, Fresno Yosemite International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, San Francisco International
How many airports are there near Bilbao?
There are a number of airports in and around Bilbao. The main one is Bilbao and other nearby airports include Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Biarritz Pays Basque, San Sebastián, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, Pau Pyrénées.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Bilbao depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Bilbao arrive?
What time do flights between San Jose and Bilbao depart?
What time do flights between San Jose and Bilbao arrive?

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