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$396+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San José (SJO)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SJO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$587
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$396
(Kiwi.com)

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July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$787

Good round-trip deal

$919 or less

Good one-way deal

$743 or less
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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/112:35 pmAMS - SJO
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
mar. 4/157:55 amSJO - AMS
2 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/3112:15 pmAMS - SJO
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/1312:44 pmSJO - AMS
2 stops36h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/39:55 amAMS - SJO
1 stop33h 59mDelta
mié. 3/191:21 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop33h 34mDelta
Deal found 2/20$717
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3011:00 amAMS - SJO
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/208:55 amSJO - AMS
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$750
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/51:40 pmAMS - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mKLM
dom. 3/162:28 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop13h 32mKLM
Deal found 2/20$821
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 4/19:00 pmAMS - SJO
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
lun. 4/76:50 pmSJO - AMS
3 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$947
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/3010:40 amAMS - SJO
1 stop34h 40mSWISS
vie. 1/234:35 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$995
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/2310:15 pmAMS - SJO
1 stop32h 23mAeromexico
jue. 1/81:09 pmSJO - AMS
1 stop19h 06mAeromexico
Deal found 2/20$1,092
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/277:20 amAMS - SJO
3 stops23h 00mIberia
jue. 3/63:10 pmSJO - AMS
2 stops20h 45mIberia
Deal found 2/20$1,171
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/177:50 amAMS - SJO
2 stops18h 34mBritish Airways
vie. 5/912:21 pmSJO - AMS
2 stops17h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,238

Find flights from Amsterdam to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to San José 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Amsterdam

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 4/1

12:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/15

7:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops18h 25m

$587

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 3/31

12:15 pm-10:11 am

2 stops29h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/13

12:44 pm-9:20 am

2 stops36h 36m

$615

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 3/3

9:55 am-12:54 pm

1 stop33h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/19

1:21 pm-5:55 am

1 stop33h 34m

$717

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 3/11

1:25 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops30h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 4/5

12:50 am-10:20 pm

3 stops37h 30m

$759

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

mié. 3/5

1:40 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/16

2:28 pm-11:00 am

1 stop13h 32m

$821

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

mar. 4/1

9:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 4/7

6:50 pm-10:35 am

3 stops31h 45m

$947

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

jue. 4/17

7:50 am-6:24 pm

2 stops18h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/9

12:21 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$1,238

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

dom. 8/10

11:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops18h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 8/24

2:29 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$1,316

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

mié. 3/5

10:20 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 3/16

10:15 am-8:55 pm

3 stops27h 40m

$1,352

AmsterdamSan José

AMS - SJO

AMSSJO

Amsterdam Schiphol

sáb. 8/9

9:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 8/20

2:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,373

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Travel insights for flights from Amsterdam to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to San José. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province. 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 Amsterdam to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 AMS to SJO?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and SWISS from Amsterdam to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

    Air Canada, at $587, was found to be the cheapest airline from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Air Canada is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Europa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $642. Users have also found prices from $702 and $804 on British Airways and Iberia, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province is generally $888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $623. When looking at the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $575 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to San José 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 Amsterdam to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Amsterdam to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 Amsterdam to San José

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to San José. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$589Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$702Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$748Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$791Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$919Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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