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Cheapest return flight
€642
Typical prices: €793-€1,104
KLM
Mon 26/11Mon 3/12
DUB - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
€397
Typical prices: €522-€762
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/1
DUB - SJO • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • 23% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
KLM Logo
05:45 - 18:35Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl
KLM Logo
14:53 - 12:40San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
15h 47m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
€642KLM
3+ days ago
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 18:59Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 14m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Panama City Tocumen Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:55San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
€643Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Air France Logo
15:25 - 18:15Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
20:30 - 22:55San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
20h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
€670Air France
1 day ago
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 20:59Shannon  Shannon-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 19:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Shannon Shannon
18h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
€745British Airways
2 days ago
Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 20:59Shannon  Shannon-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
57h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 16:45San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Shannon Shannon
16h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
€745British Airways
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 22:30Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 07:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
16h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
€773Air Canada
3+ days ago
Mon, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Feb
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 22:30Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 07:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
16h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
€779Air Canada
3+ days ago
Mon, 15 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
Air France Logo
06:00 - 15:10Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
20:30 - 22:55San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
20h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
€796Air France
2 days ago
Wed, 17 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:53Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 53m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark
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07:15 - 11:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
20h 55m1 stop Newark
€844United Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 23 Mar - Tue, 6 Apr
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:53Dublin  Dublin-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 53m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
07:55 - 09:45San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Dublin Dublin
18h 50m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
€844United Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to San José

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

Dublin to San José is the cheapest route at €642 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San José?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to San José costs €886, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Cork average €805, while Dublin runs a bit higher at €875.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San José at €839 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at €1,096.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to San José with an average price of €770 return.
•December (€1,184) and August (€1,005) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

Evening flights to San José are the cheapest at €772 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at €1,086.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

Flights under €793 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San José at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cork €783
•Dublin €792.

When are flights to San José the cheapest?

Flights to San José are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to San José

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

€397
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 74% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Dublin to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to San José, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to San José is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San José is around €793 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to San José?

    Last-minute fares to San José (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 15% higher than the average return fare of €886.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San José?

    Delta operates the most flights from Ireland to San José at 0 per week, while British Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to San José. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking San José flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to San José, book around 26 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 54% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to San José, a good return fare is around €793. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to San José in November. Return fares historically average €770, making November the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to €314 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to San José average €772 compared to €1,086 for midday flights.
  • Once you arrive in San José, a great place to start is Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to San José

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1651 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.1Food
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Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

6.0 GoodJuan G, Jun 2026
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Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

A couple of minor delays in boarding but very professional and efficient staff.

Flight was more then 3 hour late and I did not get my luggages

Italian airport boarding is always funny. But to not be able to load my luggage with over 1 hour layover is ridiculous

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

The flight was canceled the day of the flight. United says it was FAA issue, with some 35 flights canceled and more delayed.

Slight delay but not bad. UA app worked well! Got regular updates of gate changes, etc. Don't have any complaints.

At least the delays were short. Business class, even in the new planes is very crowded now with crappy tray tables

By in large it was a good experience. The flight crew was great and that's the most important to me. Boarding was fine.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Flight was delayed Vegetarian food was of poor quality Frankfurt airport was full of mice

If other people in flight, followed instructions and were much cleaner.

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

The plane was new. Should give more options on food.

No food other than a tiny snack. The flight is too long for not having a more substantial food option, other than buying the overprices and mostly non-plant-based options from the menu.

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

rerouted on red eye. arrived 9 hours late with no luggage. still missing after 3 days. up to 45 day to deal with it. SHAME

The crew is super friendly and helpful , boarding was quick and easy , the prices are too high for a an airline that doesn’t provide complementary meals or snacks for long flights

The flight crew was nice and courteous. The food was terrible. There are no in-flight entertainment services, the plane is outdated and dilapidated, and the flight is delayed. Both from Newark and Montreal. Too bad.

We loved our flight attendant (Emma, from Scotland), the meals were perfectly spaced out, and the in-flight entertainment was super generous and delightful.

Why don't they board from the back of the plane to the front. We have to move by all the people and their luggage to get to the seats.

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

With three empty seats across the aisle from me I politely asked the crew if I could sit in one of those seats. They initially told me I couldn't do it for my safety. When I pressed them again they blamed the captain. So which was it? I didn't appreciate either nonsense explanation simply because they didn't want to honor my request.

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

Flight was great (only a short hop from London to Dublin). Wi-Fi available on board(around 2 euros), power sockets, complimentary water and biscuit. Landin/ takeoff all went without a flaw.

Staff member at boarding gate was rude, and more than once!

The issue wasn’t necessarily with British Airlines but was a reaction to their delayed flight from Miami to London on Aug 18. Due to the delay out of Miami, we missed our BA flight with Aer Linguis on the 19th from London to Cork, Ireland. The attendant in London was helpful and rebooked us for a flight later that same day ($120). However, she failed to mention that as a result of the missed flight, our returning flight was also cancelled and the rebooking cost was $451. Disappointed at the lack of communication between airlines and between the agent and the customer.

Lost bag on an hour and a half flight with no connections - ridiculous!

You lost my luggage on the trip to Dublin and again on the way back, still waiting on luggage.

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