Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San José, Costa Rica

Flights starting at £433. Choose between Spirit Airlines, Avianca, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price.

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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to San José. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Avianca, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and JetBlue Airways. Shanghai and San José have 276 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, and Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes0
0
Air ChinaCCACAYesNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March26°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C17°C
June24°C17°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C16°C
September24°C16°C
October23°C16°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C15°C
Hottest Month
26°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
160
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
18 Mar
97%
29°C16°C
25 Mar
74%
29°C14°C
Tuesday
19 Mar
89%
30°C14°C
26 Mar
89%
29°C14°C
Wednesday
20 Mar
87%
29°C12°C
27 Mar
71%
29°C15°C
Thursday
21 Mar
85%
29°C14°C
28 Mar
89%
29°C13°C
Friday
22 Mar
81%
30°C13°C
29 Mar
89%
29°C12°C
Saturday
23 Mar
83%
30°C15°C
30 Mar
76%
29°C13°C
Sunday
24 Mar
76%
31°C14°C
31 Mar
83%
29°C14°C

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