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Cheap flight deals from San José to Amsterdam (SJO-AMS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:45 pm - 11:00 amSJO-AMS
32h 15m3 stops
7:05 am - 9:40 amAMS-SJO
33h 35m3 stops
Tue, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 12
12:27 pm - 5:35 pmSJO-AMS
22h 08m2 stops
9:25 am - 9:40 amAMS-SJO
31h 15m3 stops
Tue, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 12
2:31 pm - 5:35 pmSJO-AMS
19h 04m2 stops
11:00 am - 10:04 pmAMS-SJO
19h 04m2 stops
$965Air Europa
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Sun, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 7
7:00 pm - 7:15 pmSJO-AMS
16h 15m1 stop
6:45 am - 4:55 pmAMS-SJO
18h 10m1 stop
$1,016Air France
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Tue, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 24
7:00 pm - 9:25 pmSJO-AMS
18h 25m1 stop
9:30 am - 4:55 pmAMS-SJO
15h 25m1 stop
$1,023Air France
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Sun, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 7
10:10 am - 10:15 amSJO-AMS
41h 05m2 stops
11:55 am - 9:20 pmAMS-SJO
40h 25m2 stops
$1,077Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 29
8:15 am - 11:00 amSJO-AMS
18h 45m1 stop
2:40 pm - 8:50 pmAMS-SJO
38h 10m2 stops
$1,099Air Canada
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Sat, Jul 6 - Mon, Aug 19
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
11:15 am - 12:26 pmAMS-SJO
33h 11m1 stop
$1,125United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 24
7:55 am - 9:20 amSJO-AMS
17h 25m1 stop
2:50 pm - 7:37 pmAMS-SJO
36h 47m2 stops
$1,138United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 22
2:50 pm - 7:15 pmSJO-AMS
20h 25m2 stops
7:00 am - 1:15 pmAMS-SJO
14h 15m1 stop
$1,294SWISS
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Sun, Aug 4 - Fri, Sep 6

Flights from San José to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Amsterdam?

The average price of all flights from San José to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Amsterdam on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San José to Amsterdam. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San José to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost $1,064 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,403 and $1,292 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Amsterdam?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Amsterdam, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Amsterdam?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San José to Amsterdam were found on Air Europa ($965) and Iberia ($996). Air France proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $498.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José and Amsterdam?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$360
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Amsterdam

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Amsterdam was $360 for a one-way ticket and $925 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Amsterdam?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Amsterdam from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Amsterdam?

    KLM, British Airways, Iberia, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Amsterdam, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Amsterdam, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Amsterdam are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,263 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,142 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and AMS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $850 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from San José to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1466 reviews
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
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Quick and efficient as always. Air France managed to loose and damage my luggage that never made it onto my KLM flight.

8.0 ExcellentBartosz, May 2024CDG - AMS
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Quick and efficient as always. Air France managed to loose and damage my luggage that never made it onto my KLM flight.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Didn’t get my luggage from layover in Zurich until 3 days later even though my luggage was marked priority and short layover, but my husband got his when we landed

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

seats are too tight and uncomfortable everything else went well.

Everything was on time and efficient - expected from a Swiss crew. But the entertainment system was pretty bad - the display was old. Food was pretty bad and a couple of times they started serving drinks and then just skipped past my row (and likely several others)

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

Liked being hydrated. Carryon weight was limited for cold weather clothes that are heavy... could test to improve if possible.

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

My only issue was my meal was inedible except for the sides.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

Boarding was terrible. My wife uses a wheel chair and she was in an incredibly hot closed metal cargo box for close to 20 minutes before getting on board

Unfortunately this is not a happy ending comment. Positive: flown United before no issue Negative: it only takes one bad experience to not plan future travel with United Cancún departure was delayed by 1h20 minutes, connection in Chicago was 1h30 minutes. Flight departure time 6:08 Miraculously 7 of us ran 4 kilometres through Chicago to arrive at 6:00 to be told very rudely by the 2 unprofessional United attendants you missed your flight and that we should of arrived early. Did I mention that reason I was flying? I received a call that my brother was dying and to get home. They provided no assistance would not answer any of our questions, ignorantly walked away. Deplorable

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

We learned certain countries (a few) require a notarized letter from an ex to give permission for children to travel to those countries with the other spouse together with birth certificates. To find this out one hour before flying—not good. Nowhere is it documented by the airlines though they require it. Make sure about all documentation required.

Customer service - staff was effective in getting my trip rescheduled

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

We have taken this flight before and it is a tight connection and they were late out of denver and did not wait for us. The plane was there and the departure time had not passed but would not let us on. Next flight is very late and a connection through Newark - a big mess. Sooooo appreciate them holding the plane so we could catch the connection.

The strangest business class layout, 2-4-2, with alternate rows facing backward.

I love air Canada. The staff is so helpful and friendly and attentive. I paid for extra room but chose a ser near a person who took up a lot of space which gave me less space than regular economy, I was sad I did that!

Flight was delayed at least 4 times then once we boarded they found a problem with the plane and we had to de-plane and wait another hour for a different plane. I was an hour late for my performance.

Not much food/snacks. I had just tea and it was so bitter.

The last minute change of planes, then putting us right beside the bathroom was a poor choice.

The staff were on the last leg. But they were still very accommodating and polite. They were all very helpful with getting the bags up and getting people to their seats.

Flight from Lisbon to Toronto was smooth, and we arrived early! Flight from Toronto to Denver was delayed about 40 minutes. We didn’t hear about the delay until after we had boarded the plane. The delay could have been handled better.

It was late leaving but made up time in the air.

Not full, so lots of room, which is really the only thing that can make flying economy more comfortable. Direct to Toronto is great! I didn't eat or use the entertainment.

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/16Mon
3 stops
41h 15mSJO-AMS
$360
10/11Fri
3 stops
31h 45mSJO-AMS
$464
7/31Wed
3 stops
35h 45mSJO-AMS
$477
10/11Fri
1 stopAir France
16h 15mSJO-AMS
$498
11/6Wed
1 stopKLM
12h 10mSJO-AMS
$511
8/1Thu
3 stops
48h 20mSJO-AMS
$529
11/6Wed
2 stopsAir France
18h 00mSJO-AMS
$547
8/2Fri
1 stopIberia
15h 40mSJO-AMS
$735
8/3Sat
1 stopIberia
15h 40mSJO-AMS
$744
10/11Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
17h 15mSJO-AMS
$759

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Last minute flights from San José to Amsterdam

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San José to Amsterdam that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 10mSJO-AMS
8/6Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 50mAMS-SJO
$1,162
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 00mSJO-AMS
8/6Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 50mAMS-SJO
$1,181
6/13Thu
multi-stop
14h 10mSJO-AMS
8/6Tue
multi-stop
25h 05mAMS-SJO
$1,484
6/17Mon
multi-stop
21h 25mSJO-AMS
7/18Thu
multi-stop
25h 45mAMS-SJO
$1,503
6/17Mon
multi-stopKLM
14h 45mSJO-AMS
7/16Tue
multi-stopKLM
15h 37mAMS-SJO
$1,589
6/16Sun
multi-stop
21h 41mSJO-AMS
7/18Thu
multi-stop
25h 45mAMS-SJO
$1,617
6/17Mon
multi-stopAir Europa
19h 04mSJO-AMS
7/16Tue
multi-stopAir Europa
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$1,665
6/17Mon
multi-stopAir Europa
19h 04mSJO-AMS
7/20Sat
multi-stopAir Europa
35h 04mAMS-SJO
$1,675
6/17Mon
multi-stopAir Europa
19h 04mSJO-AMS
7/19Fri
multi-stopAir Europa
19h 04mAMS-SJO
$1,712
6/16Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
27h 20mSJO-AMS
7/17Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 54mAMS-SJO
$3,481

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San José - Amsterdam Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Return flight deals:

Amsterdam - San José

Cabin classes:

$2,876
$1,536
$736

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