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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Costa Rica

Flights from London to San Jose

There are no direct flights from London to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or New York, about 13h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 38m
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London to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey13h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York

Best ways to fly from London to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LON Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~13h 38m
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LON New York (JFK) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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LON Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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LON Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 00m
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LON Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, British Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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LON Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,728 km5,420 miles
Journey time
13h 38mestimate
Time difference
-6hSan Jose vs London
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → SJO

Flights from London to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, New York and Madrid. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from London to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,728 km.
Where do you change planes between London and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Madrid (MAD) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and San Jose?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between London and San Jose?
San Jose is 6 hours behind London.

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