Statistics on London-Costa Rica (San José) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from: London)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from London airport is $ 881 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 764 (in october) and $ 1065 (in august), which is a saving of $ 117 or a surplus of $ 185 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $713 to $768 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61148 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 764, saving $ 117 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 881). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1065).
Flight London-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 749 | $ 889 | fair price |
| February | $ 731 | $ 895 | fair price |
| March | $ 737 | $ 878 | fair price |
| April | $ 750 | $ 833 | fair price |
| May | $ 746 | $ 784 | good price |
| June | $ 785 | $ 831 | fair price |
| July | $ 919 | $ 1015 | high price |
| August | $ 962 | $ 1065 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 706 | $ 763 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 721 | $ 764 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 735 | $ 837 | fair price |
| December | $ 799 | $ 999 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Costa Rica (San José) range from $603 to $1261. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $603 to $658), 2% at the maximum price (from $1206 to $1261). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $713 to $768 (25% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Costa Rica flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from Costa Rica (San José) airport: Air Canada, jetBlue, KLM, Air France, United, British Airways, Lufthansa, norse atlantic airways (uk), EasyJet, Swiss, Ryanair, Finnair, Iberia and Fly Play.
Data analysis:
Of the 61148 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the London->Costa Rica route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $47. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a saturday may cost you an additional $75.
Top prices London-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → San José | 01-05 to 11-05-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → San José | 04-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 688 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → San José | 06-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 703 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → San José | 07-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → San José | 12-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → San José | 13-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 680 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| London → San José | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 691 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| London → San José | 08-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → San José | 09-09 to 23-09-2025 | $ 701 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| London → San José | 23-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 703 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight London - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Costa Rica flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 852 $, which is a saving of 29 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (148 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 877), 5 to 6 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 814), 8 to 9 months ($ 810), 9 to 10 months ($ 871) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 835 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 893), 1 to 2 months ($ 877), 4 to 5 months ($ 838), 6 to 7 months ($ 836), 7 to 8 months ($ 838), 8 to 9 months ($ 835), 9 to 10 months ($ 845) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 863), 6 to 7 months ($ 810), 7 to 8 months ($ 814), 9 to 10 months ($ 806), 10 to 11 months ($ 848) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 803 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 832), 7 to 8 months ($ 818), 8 to 9 months ($ 810), 9 to 10 months ($ 814), 10 to 11 months ($ 805) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 778), 5 to 6 months ($ 776), 7 to 8 months ($ 784), 8 to 9 months ($ 749), 9 to 10 months ($ 755), 10 to 11 months ($ 767) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 775 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 830), 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 11 to 12 months ($ 830) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 961 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 991), 4 to 5 months ($ 985), 5 to 6 months ($ 989), 6 to 7 months ($ 966), 10 to 11 months ($ 1002) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1008 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1053), 1 to 2 months ($ 1009), 2 to 3 months ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1024), 6 to 7 months ($ 1064), 7 to 8 months ($ 1046) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 706), 3 to 4 months ($ 730), 7 to 8 months ($ 756), 8 to 9 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 725) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 724 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 727), 3 to 4 months ($ 736), 4 to 5 months ($ 744), 9 to 10 months ($ 759), 10 to 11 months ($ 750) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 810), 2 to 3 months ($ 767), 3 to 4 months ($ 775), 5 to 6 months ($ 762), 6 to 7 months ($ 822), 7 to 8 months ($ 816), 8 to 9 months ($ 796) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 911 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 961), 2 to 3 months ($ 956), 4 to 5 months ($ 932), 5 to 6 months ($ 918), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 7 to 8 months ($ 955), 8 to 9 months ($ 952) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for London->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $6 more.
London to Costa Rica (San José): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 832 $755 to $955 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 785 $642 to $1310 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 783 $712 to $1207 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 884 $770 to $1221 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 855 $769 to $1003 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 767 $701 to $881 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 780 $712 to $941 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 948 $711 to $3901 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 944 $758 to $1290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 845 $728 to $1783 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1085 $727 to $1825 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1163 $725 to $4850 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, december and january are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!