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$368+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — FRA
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Tue 12/31
Tue 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or November, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 December 26, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$770
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$368
(Avianca)

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June

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February

Average price

$1,002
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Cheapest flights from San José to Frankfurt
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This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1811:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$890
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Thu 12/268:10 pmSJO - FRA
2 stops15h 30mKLM
Sat 1/1811:40 amFRA - SJO
1 stop17h 32mKLM
Deal found 12/26$915
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/256:15 amSJO - FRA
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Thu 1/910:05 amFRA - SJO
1 stop18h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/25$1,192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/258:45 amSJO - FRA
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/18:40 amFRA - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,245
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:10 pmSJO - FRA
1 stop13h 30mAir France
Mon 1/68:05 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops53h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/25$1,257
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:40 pmSJO - FRA
Nonstop11h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/87:25 amFRA - SJO
1 stop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/25$1,452
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:05 pmSJO - FRA
3 stops39h 50mSWISS
Wed 1/112:00 pmFRA - SJO
2 stops57h 55mSWISS
Deal found 12/24$1,744
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/286:05 amSJO - FRA
3 stops29h 45mIberia
Sat 1/116:30 amFRA - SJO
3 stops23h 50mIberia
Deal found 12/26$2,193
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2810:15 amSJO - FRA
3 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 1/56:20 pmFRA - SJO
3 stops34h 38mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/25$3,468
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/272:15 amSJO - FRA
2 stops31h 05mAvianca
Sun 1/510:15 amFRA - SJO
2 stops36h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/25$3,973

Find flights from San José to Frankfurt within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Frankfurt 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 December 26, 2024.

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San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/11

6:15 am-8:10 am

1 stop17h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/24

9:55 am-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$769

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/20

8:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/3

11:40 am-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$773

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

7:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 6/21

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$795

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/13

6:30 am-11:50 am

2 stops22h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/27

11:05 am-6:16 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$832

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

7:25 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 6/24

1:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

$883

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

7:46 am-8:55 am

2 stops41h 09m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/22

7:05 am-4:22 pm

2 stops41h 17m

$959

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

2:40 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/27

6:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$1,070

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/9

2:04 am-3:40 pm

2 stops29h 36m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 6/24

9:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$1,115

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/11

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$368

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

2:04 am-8:35 am

2 stops22h 31m

$435

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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 Frankfurt in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San José to Frankfurt

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

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

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated December 26, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San José to Frankfurt am Main, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,601 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

Air France
7.4
Good
1,501 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,003 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Really great service. Impressed by the pre flight address given to passengers by the captain. Great touch!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main?

    For a flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. 6 airlines have flights to Frankfurt am Main from San José Juan Santamaria Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip from $770. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $773, and United Airlines, from $832. Air Canada is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    $368 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Iberia, with prices starting from $617 and $627, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $493. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $765 on average our data indicates $1,000 when flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from San José, San José Province to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 6 airlines flying from San José to Frankfurt

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San José to Frankfurt. 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 December 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$693Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$739Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$763Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$813Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$815Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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