Direct flights from London Heathrow to San José

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London Heathrow

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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San José

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

SJO

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

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Distance
5,408 miles  ·  (8,703 km)
Flight time
11 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • British Airways
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-8

London Heathrow to San José Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from London Heathrow to San José. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from LHR to SJO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First LHR-SJO flights start in October

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit San José

What is the best time to visit San José?

🌴  Tropical

San José is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Being located north of the equator, San José experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.

Airlines flying from London Heathrow to San José

Airline-specific flight schedules from London Heathrow to San José

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from London Heathrow LHR to San José SJO, which is British Airways. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their LHR SJO flight schedule.

British Airways
British Airways flight schedulefrom London Heathrow to San José

British Airways is a member of Oneworld
British Airways flights start in October
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London Heathrow to San José Flights

Flights from LHR to SJO are operated once a week. All flights depart at 11:10.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from London Heathrow to San José takes 11 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between London Heathrow and San José is 5,408 miles (or 8,703 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San José?

There are 2 airports in San José: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) (SJO) and La Fortuna Airport (FON).

How many flights per week are there from LHR to SJO?

There is 1 flight per week flying from London Heathrow to San José (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to San José?

11 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to San José.

How far is San José from London Heathrow?

The distance from London Heathrow to San José is 5,408 miles (8,703 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from LHR airport to SJO airport?

British Airways is the only airline flying nonstop from London Heathrow to San José.

What alliances have direct flights from London Heathrow to San José?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from London Heathrow to San José.

What classes are available from London Heathrow to San José?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from London Heathrow to San José?

Aircraft types that fly from London Heathrow to San José:

  • Boeing 787-8

What is the earliest flight departing from London Heathrow to San José?

The earliest flight departs at 11:10 from London Heathrow and arrives at 16:40 at San José.

What is the latest flight available from London Heathrow to San José?

The latest flight departs at 11:10 from London Heathrow and arrives at 16:40 at San José.

Non-stop flights from LHR to SJO

5,408 miles (8,703 km)  ·  11h 30m

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