Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is six hours ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJO and LHR:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
C$504 is the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Return flights start from C$900. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to LHR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SJO to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to LHR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.