San José (Alajuela) to London (SJO–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SJO and LHR. Nearest airports to SJO with scheduled service: Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 5 mi) · Quepos Managua Airport (XQP, 38 mi) · La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON, 41 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 12h 16m F9Q6WN → SVVS Orlando (MCO) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 45m AFKL → 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
MIA Miami 12h 45m AAACAV → AAAYBA Miami (MIA) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 56m AFKL → AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
JFK New York 13h 7m B6 → AAAYB6 New York (JFK) to London flights
EWR Newark 13h 14m UA → ACAYBA Newark (EWR) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 48m LH → A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 54m AFDL → BADLSK Atlanta (ATL) to London flights
MAD Madrid 14h 5m BAE9IB → BAIBJL Madrid (MAD) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 5m LHLXWK → ACBAJL Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and LHR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MCO ~12h 16m AMS ~12h 45m MIA ~12h 45m CDG ~12h 56m JFK ~13h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,863
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
London is 7 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 1:00 AM (next day) in London.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SJO–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to London route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to LHR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Amsterdam and Miami.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London is 7 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Amsterdam and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.