Cheap flights from San José to Santorini from £525

Cheap flights from San José to Santorini from £525

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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£525
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Wed, Apr 22
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£534
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£541
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£541
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£558
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2 stops
Sat, Apr 25
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£598
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£843
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Tue, Apr 21 – Tue, Apr 28
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£843
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£854
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
San José SJOSantorini JTR
£861
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
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£895
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
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£909
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How much do flights to Santorini cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£525

Cheapest round-trip

£843

Average round-trip

£940

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Avianca

Getting from Santorini airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus to Fira.

Santorini is served by one airport, Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR), located approximately 6 km southeast of Fira, the island's main town. Despite the short distance, the winding roads and seasonal traffic can affect travel times. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, private transfers, and rental cars. The bus service connects the airport to Fira, from where travelers can reach other villages. Taxis and private transfers offer direct door-to-door service to hotels across the island.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

€2 (flat fare)

timed to flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Fira

10-20 min

€20-€35 (metered; varies by destination)

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

direct to any village

10-25 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; varies by destination and vehicle)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

10-20 min

€35-€80 (per day; varies by season and vehicle)

desks at arrivals (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

15-30 min

€0-€25 (complimentary or fee varies by hotel)

arranged with hotel (traffic dependent)

guests with hotel bookings

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses run primarily between the airport and Fira; connections to Oia, Kamari, and other villages depart from Fira bus station.
  • Taxis can be limited during peak season; pre-booking is recommended.
  • Rental car pickup counters are located in the arrivals hall.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Santorini

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Santorini (Thira) National
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Crete

Check-in for a flight from San José to Santorini

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
AegeanAEEA3No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
RyanairRYRFRNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Santorini

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C12°C
March15°C13°C
April17°C15°C
May20°C18°C
June23°C22°C
July25°C24°C
August26°C25°C
September24°C23°C
October21°C20°C
November19°C17°C
December16°C14°C
Hottest Month
26°C
August
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
16°C15°C
18 Apr
88%
15°C15°C
Sunday
12 Apr
16°C15°C
19 Apr
16°C15°C
Monday
13 Apr
17°C16°C
20 Apr
17°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
18°C17°C
21 Apr
17°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
18°C17°C
22 Apr
18°C17°C
Thursday
16 Apr
17°C17°C
23 Apr
18°C17°C
Friday
17 Apr
84%
18°C16°C
24 Apr
18°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Aegean, JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, and SKY express. San José and Santorini have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
What are the most popular routes to and from Santorini?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Santorini and London, Athens, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Tirana, Rome, Bucharest, Mykonos, Istanbul, Naples, New York, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Sofia, Prague, Larnaca, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
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, Fortuna Arenal, Limón International, Tortuguero.
What airports are near Santorini?
The main airport in Santorini is Santorini (Thira) National. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International.
Which airlines fly between San José and Santorini?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Santorini with Avianca, Aegean, JetBlue Airways, Ryanair, SKY express.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Santorini?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Santorini, 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 José and Santorini?
Traveling between San José and Santorini, 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 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, Fortuna Arenal, Limón International, Tortuguero
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