Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 10 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of San Jose.
To ensure you catch your SJO to LGW flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering SJO to LGW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SJO and LGW:
Orlando International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Currently, Rs107,575 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs195,546. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SJO to LGW, reserve your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SJO to LGW.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport land at their destination on time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done London, now it's time to explore other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.