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$390+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Amsterdam (AMS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — AMS
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Amsterdam (AMS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$863
(United)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,187
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Cheapest flights from San José to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/261:57 amSJO - AMS
3 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/311:55 amAMS - SJO
3 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2611:28 pmSJO - AMS
2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1011:00 amAMS - SJO
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$880
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/96:15 amSJO - AMS
1 stop20h 05mAir Canada
Sat 4/262:45 pmAMS - SJO
2 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$881
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/78:10 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop16h 25mAir France
Tue 2/256:50 amAMS - SJO
1 stop17h 35mAir France
Deal found 1/19$890
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/76:30 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop20h 55mIberia
Thu 2/138:15 pmAMS - SJO
1 stop27h 35mIberia
Deal found 1/19$989
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/278:35 pmSJO - AMS
Nonstop10h 30mKLM
Mon 2/101:40 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/19$1,155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/112:40 pmSJO - AMS
3 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Sat 6/218:45 amAMS - SJO
2 stops16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,176

Find flights from San José to Amsterdam within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Amsterdam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

11:28 pm-7:15 am

1 stop24h 47m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 3/10

11:55 am-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$863

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

11:28 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 52m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 3/10

10:20 am-7:39 pm

1 stop16h 19m

$880

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-10:20 am

1 stop20h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 4/26

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$881

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/7

8:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/25

6:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$890

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/7

6:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 2/13

8:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$989

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/27

2:29 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 4/29

11:00 am-9:54 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,155

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

8:35 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop10h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 2/14

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

$1,163

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

2:40 pm-8:05 am

3 stops33h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 6/21

8:45 am-5:35 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$1,176

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

12:25 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops50h 50m

$390

San JoséAmsterdam

SJO - AMS

SJOAMS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

3:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$700

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Amsterdam in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Amsterdam flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Amsterdam flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Amsterdam flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Amsterdam

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Amsterdam, such as United Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Amsterdam?

    If you wish to fly to Amsterdam from San José, then you need to book flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol. There is 1 flight from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Schiphol (AMS) per day to choose from. Flights to Amsterdam from Juan Santamaria Intl are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 10h 30m is how long a nonstop flight from San José to Amsterdam Schiphol typically takes.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Amsterdam flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Amsterdam, with prices starting at $880. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $881 and $890, respectively. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $700. Users have also found prices from $708 and $734 on Air Europa and Iberia, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,079 for a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $480 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $870.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San José, San José Province to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San José to Amsterdam

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San José to Amsterdam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$842Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$980Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,015Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$1,100Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$1,113Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$1,315Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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