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Connecting route · Costa Rica → United Kingdom

Flights from San Jose to London

There are no direct flights from San Jose to London. 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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San Jose to London at a glance

Fastest journey13h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or New York

Best ways to fly from San Jose to London

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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SJO Miami (MIA) LON
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~13h 38m
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SJO New York (JFK) LON
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 53m
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SJO Madrid (MAD) LON
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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SJO Washington (IAD) LON
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~14h 00m
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SJO Paris (CDG) LON
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, British Airways, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) LON
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, 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
+6hLondon vs San Jose
Currency in London
GBP
Airports
SJO → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from San Jose to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to London?
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 San Jose to London?
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 San Jose and London?
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 San Jose and London?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of San Jose.

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