Costa Rica · SJO
Your eco-luxury gateway to cloud forests, volcanic peaks, and learning the true meaning of Pura Vida.
Updated
UK typical return
£680
Average return fare
Lowest tracked
£526.83
Observed September 2026
Cheapest UK month
April
Typically £728 return
Departures
| From | Typical return | Cheapest month |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £680 | — |
| Belfast International | £680 | — |
| Glasgow | £680 | — |
| Bristol | £680 | — |
| London | £751.42 | April |
| Edinburgh | £820.66 | — |
| Birmingham | £824 | December |
| Manchester | £861.85 | November |
The stay
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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4
Mid-rangeLuxurious Hotel in San Jose City Centre Gourmet Restaurant and Rooftop Garden Indulge in exquisite dining at the fusion restaurant offering Costa Rican and European cuisine. Relax in the rooftop garden and enjoy a wide s
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest
SplurgeLuxurious Coffee Plantation Setting Experience the essence of Costa Rica at our former hacienda nestled on a 30-acre coffee plantation. Enjoy the tranquility of 2 outdoor pools, a golf range, and a rejuvenating coffee sp
Paseo Colón, 300 Norte y 200 Este
BudgetConvenient Location Hotel Quinta Avenida, just 1 km from San Jose Town Centre and La Sabana Metropolitan Park, offers easy access to key attractions. Modern Amenities Enjoy a shared kitchen, free WiFi, and stylish wooden
The experiences
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3 hours
Stroll the capital's historic heart — the National Theatre, Central Market and colonial landmarks — with a storyteller guide.
3 hours
Please give us the pickup time for your transfer. As well, please give us the number of people for the transfer and very importantly the…
2h 30m
A biologist-led walk through one of the city's last green patches, spotting wild sloths, birds and edible plants up close.
3 hours
Twenty minutes from downtown, fly 13 cables and two rappels over the rainforest canopy with Central Valley volcano views.
10 hours
For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about…
2 hours
San José can sometimes feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private…
Timing
Months without an observation use the route typical.
| Month | Typical return fare |
|---|---|
| January | £763 |
| February | £737.89 |
| March | £814.55 |
| April | £728.33 |
| May | £734.78 |
| June | £728.61 |
| July | No data |
| August | £815.50 |
| September | No data |
| October | No data |
| November | £755.45 |
| December | £788 |
Before you go
Fares to San José are typically lowest in April, averaging £760.18 return. Since airlines shift prices without warning, Route & Room tracks UK departures 24/7, publishing verified price cuts directly to our members.
Route & Room has verified return flights to San José as low as £528.77, compared to typical market fares of £680. Anything under £630 is a strong price, and we filter out self-transfers and grueling layovers before publishing.
We track departures from London, Manchester and Birmingham to San José.
Fares are observed, not guaranteed. Read how we verify fares.